Hi, I was just wondering if there are any other folks from the Sacramento area using this site?

I am hoping for Lap Band and trying to work through the proper channels so that my insurance might pay for it... if not, then I will consider going to Mexico.

Right now, I am with MedClinic and they contract with the Sacramento Bariatric Clinic. Has anyone had surgery there?

Thanks,

Sassaay

The BAND-ONLY support group in Sacramento meets next Saturday, Feb. 19th, 2011!

ALL LapBanders are welcome! Even if you are pre-surgery!!!

Sacramento Valley Bandsters Support Group

third Saturday of every month from 10:30-12:30.

Sutter Cancer Center

Classroom 1, First Floor

2800 L Street, Sacramento

Easy parking is available one short block away in covered lot on 29th Street, between K and L streets. This costs $1 per hour. There is also street parking on the blocks surrounding the area that use a meter to park. I think its approx. 25-cents per 15 min. increment of time.

This group was purposely set up so as NOT to conflict with the other support groups in the area.

Any and ALL band patients; from ANY doctor or hospital are welcome to attend.

Please join us!

I'm being banded on 2/17/11. I'd love to join the group as soon as I'm up and around again. I've had a heck of a time getting my meds put into liquid form. I've been chasing pharmacies around since last Tuesday. It's been nuts! I think I finally have the meds taken care of but it has sure been a hassle! Maybe they just want to make sure I really WANT to have this surgery. I've been in 7 months of appointments and have plenty of time to think about any other alternatives and I'm sure this is what I want. I've already lost 55 lbs during those 7 months - so you can tell I am serious about this weight loss!! I'm done being obese!! I'm excited to meet other lapband successes!!

God Bless!

Pye

I'm being banded on 2/17/11. I'd love to join the group as soon as I'm up and around again. I've had a heck of a time getting my meds put into liquid form. I've been chasing pharmacies around since last Tuesday. It's been nuts! I think I finally have the meds taken care of but it has sure been a hassle! Maybe they just want to make sure I really WANT to have this surgery. I've been in 7 months of appointments and have plenty of time to think about any other alternatives and I'm sure this is what I want. I've already lost 55 lbs during those 7 months - so you can tell I am serious about this weight loss!! I'm done being obese!! I'm excited to meet other lapband successes!!

God Bless!

Pye

We would LOVE to have you there Pye! We hold this meeting every 3rd Saturday of the month so you can always send me an email at smilin_apple@yahoo.com if you need more info! I hope to see you in March!!!!!

BTW - Pye, I wish you all the blessings for a safe surgery and a QUICK recovery! Hang in there and we are there for you if you need someone to talk to even before the support group. Just message me or shoot me an email! Take care!

Are they still meeting in the Sacramento area? My dr. went to another office and I need to find a new dr.

Yes I have

Hi' date=' I was just wondering if there are any other folks from the Sacramento area using this site?

I am hoping for Lap Band and trying to work through the proper channels so that my insurance might pay for it... if not, then I will consider going to Mexico.

Right now, I am with MedClinic and they contract with the Sacramento Bariatric Clinic. Has anyone had surgery there?

Thanks,

Sassaay[/quote']

Yes I have on 4-24-12

I'm pre op going the 5th of Sept. I live in Rocklin, hoping to meet some local banders as well...is anyone in the Roseville or Rocklin area? Also, I looked up my own clinic because California has hoops to jump through ans about a year wait. I'm having mine done I Las Vegas Nv. Be happy to share if you are interested in looking elsewher and get moving for your surgery.

God Bless You! Julie

I'm from Stockton. Was banded 10/5/12. Seems I'm all lone

Hi I'm about 20-30 min from Stockton. I have Blue Shield of CA and I switched from Sutter medical group to Mercy medical group so that I could go to Sacramento Bariatric with Dr. Marchado. I'm headed to my orientation on January 7th!

I am brand new to this website. I live in Pollock Pines and I met with Dr. Machado at Sacramento Bariatric on 3/12/13. I really like her!! I am super excited about changing my life! Next week I do a lot of the pre-op stuff (nutritionist, EKG and Psych) then they can send off to Anthem BC PPO for approval. I am so hopeful that it all goes smoothly (and quickly). Congrats to all of you who have already gone through the process! I hope to join you in April!

I had my first appointment with Dr. Machado last week. My first dietician appointment is next week This is my second time starting process. I had a surgery date 2 years but had to cancel for personal reasons. I'm ready now and can't wait!!

Rdm - so happy for you that you're ready to go! Me too! I hope we can take this journey at the same time. It'd be nice to have a buddy, going through the same Dr's office. Next Wednesday I meet with the nutritionist for my one on one visit. That'll be the last thing to do before they send off for approval. Please keep me posted on your progress. What area do you live in?

Hi Sonya,

My dietician appt is Wednesday too. Since I'm going through insurance, I probably won't get banded till September.

Isn't this a group diet class on Wednesday?

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