Kaiser Richmond Pre-op

[swrktp 1]

Hello Jeff.

Hey SWISHBC I bet we will have our surgery around the same time. Let me know what date you get. As of 9/9/09 they were not scheduling April yet. She said to wait a couple of weeks. She only had 3/31 left.

We might end up at the same orientation and surgery classes.

[swrktp 1]

Hey Jeff how fast were you up and around? How was the recovery period and all the details.

[swishbc 0]

Only 3/31 left? That really sucks. I'm hoping for a miracle then that I'll get something for March. With only 1 day supposedly available in March I don't know how they could possible wait 2 more weeks before opening it up to schedule surgeries...are you sure about this?

If that was 2/9 and they weren't opening April until 2/23 then what happened to all the people that had CM appts between 2/9 and 2/23? When were their surgeries scheduled for?

The only day available when you had your CM appt was 3/31 and that's it?

[swishbc 0]

Also, what surgeon do you have? I have Fisher, I think you said you have Baggs? I wonder if every surgeon's availablity is different...I would assume so.

[swishbc 0]

Tina, were there earlier dates available in March that just weren't available to you since you'll be gone?

I'm just trying to get an idea in my head of when I might be offered a surgery date. :eek:

[swrktp 1]

Seems like they generally offer a date a month out so you can get your pre op stuff done. Liz didn't give me specific dates besides 3/31 because Dr. Baggs wrote in my file I was going out of town and what dates. March 11-25.

So she just avoided those dates I guess. I wanted to get the pre op done before I left but she said no it has to be 30 days before and she doesn't want to start something before I get back.

We tried to squeeze it before I left with enough recovery time but that was just too tight as well. If I had gotten my CM appointment a couple of weeks earlier maybe I would have it done by now.

I really hope the OR schedule for April opens up soon!! I want the first couple of weeks. I am hoping for APril 1-6......

SWISHBC my timing and vacation is bad so I think I am part of the delay. I almost cancelled my vacation but both Liz and Dr. Baggs said to go and get this done after. They said this can be done anytime vacation can't be!!

Also I think they do surgery on Tuesdays and MOndays......just seems like what everyone gets.

SWISH good luck on MOnday and let us know your date.

[swishbc 0]

Ah, okay. This makes more sense now. Maybe I still have a chance to have a March surgery date. I'll definitely let you know asap! Thanks for the info. See ya tomorrow!

[swrktp 1]

Thanks I will feel better when I have a date. Right now it still seems like an abstract.

[AudsMom 2]

See everyone at NOON:) yay!!!

[swrktp 1]

It was fun meeting everyone today!! We will have to do it again.........maybe next time we will all be banded!!

[AudsMom 2]

I had a lot of fun:D

Did you ever hear back from Tina??

[swishbc 0]

I had fun too, next time I will have a sitter for Soph though. She was so restless!

Tina, did you hear back from Liz about when your pre-op classes will be? That would be fun if we had them on the same day!

[swrktp 1]

Hello All

I did hear back from Liz today. I will have my pre op classes on APril 2, 2009. Five appointments in all on the same day!! I have to be there from 7:30am -5pm but at least it will be over.

8-10 pre op

10-12 Nutrition class

1:30 Dr. Baggs

2pm-See Robin one on one for Vegetarian nutrition

3:30 See Tom for final approval

Glad it is all on the same day but seem far away right now. But I am actually leaving for Africa in two weeks and when I get back it is only a week to pre op and two weeks to surgery.

I am working on my FMLA at work today and getting the medical leave approved.

[momcof3 1]

It was nice to meet all of you at lunch. I am excited that you will all be getting banded in the near future. I didn't personally meet anyone who is/is going to be banded before Thursday - it helps to know other people who will know what it means to be post banded in the Sacramento area

[serenitystar07 0]

Hey everyone! I'm new to the process and seem to be pretty young compared to the people I've met so far, so I guess I'm just feeling a little isolated as far as this is going so far. Just looking for a little support whether thru the board or if anyone is in the Sacramento area as well..

My orientation was 2/2/09

Psych appointment 2/2/09

Nutrition Class 2/18/09

Surgeon Appointment 2/25/09

Wish me luck !

Also -- general information --I'm 19 5'4.. starting weight 227 (with sleep apnea and borderline high blood pressure, my bmi could be lower).. i'm down to 220 right now