Hello All!

I just went to the Kaiser South Sacramento orientation on October 27th and have my appointment with the Surgeon (Dr. P Yenumula) on this upcoming Friday (Nov. 4). I'm hoping that I will be considered for surgery despite my lower bmi. I am currently at 5'2" and weight 200 lbs. My doctor began blood pressure meds for hypertension at my referral appointment but seemed to think that I wasn't a very strong candidate for WLS. My bmi is slight under 37 so I know I qualify bmi wise. Anyways, I was wondering if there are any other people out there who are beginning the process with Kaiser South Sacramento like me. I'm very excited to have Dr. Yenumula because he seems very compassionate and non-judgmental! My husband is very supportive of my pursuit of weight loss surgery but my family is not. They keep saying that I'm "not that fat" and just need to try harder to loose weight. As it stands now, I walk 15k steps a day and eat a well balanced diet of 1200 cals a day. I also do 30 mins of cardio 5 days a week. I feel like the harder I try, the less weight I loose!

Any KP South Sac peeps out there?!?

I am getting ready to attend my So Sacramento orientation on 12/8. My husband is supportive but I do feel the pressure when trying to explain it to anyone else.

According to my BMI I am a candidate but I also get the "you don't look like you're that fat" speech. I say do what's best for you! Good luck!

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I just attended the South Sac Orientation today too! (12/8) I meet with Dr. Grinberg on the 21st.

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I got my psychology apt with Dr Helge on 12/20. I was hoping I would get to see a surgeon first! ☹️️ I want to know what I need to lose!

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Really? They didn't schedule you're appointment with the surgeon at the Orientation? I got an email notification during the class and I went ahead and scheduled the support group for the same day

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Hi all. What can I expect at the orientation? I'm right at the line for my BMI and I am scared they won't approve me if I'm just a few pounds under.

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Hi all. What can I expect at the orientation? I'm right at the line for my BMI and I am scared they won't approve me if I'm just a few pounds under.

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Expect to be weighed! Also, prepare to be open minded about all the information that is being provided and to make a list of questions that you may think you have for win you go. They most likely will go over your questions by the end of the orientation. Its an amazing program so far! I am still trying to lose the weight to get to my goal weight that Dr. Grinberg provided me with. Goodluck!!

Did they make you remove shoes or anything? And is it a standard 10% of body weight that they want you to lose?

SunshineUnicorn

Did they make you remove shoes or anything? And is it a standard 10% of body weight that they want you to lose?

SunshineUnicorn

No...when you meet with your surgeon they will evaluate you to determine how much weight you need to lose pre op. Also! Be prepared to show your tummy to him at this appointment lol that caught me off guard! Yes you will remove your shoes! I wish I would have worn heavier clothes during my weigh in lol but the nurse will tell you what to do!

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Edited January 25, 20179 yr by ahasch13

At the 4 hour orientation class?

SunshineUnicorn

At the 4 hour orientation class?

SunshineUnicorn

No you will show your tummy to the surgeon when you get your Goal weight. That is a personal appt

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Oh got it! Lol i was going to say, that's a weird thing to have in a group class

SunshineUnicorn