Okay I was approved for the surgery in April 2009 but my PCP required me to attend 2 months of diet and I lost 20 lbs. But I had to go to a seminar 1st and this thursday I'm going to my consult, I talked to the office staff and they said that I just have to do my pshy eval, and nutrionist, and maybe a upper GI if the dr recommends it. But I was wondering if anyone has went to Dr. Krahn in San Bernardino CA because that is who will be doing my surgery. How long did the process take? I already have the authorization for the surgery it's just how long is he going to take?:thumbup:

I have heard good things about him. A friend of mine used him for gastric bypass. Staff can be flaky but he is very good. I think they have changed some of the staff out so it should be great. He also has a support group I believe, but double check.

yeah I know he has done alot of gastric bypass, But how long was his whole process? I'm tired of waiting.

I don't know. I have Aetna insurance and since my first consultation. back in May it has been 4 months, I had a 3 month nutritional consultation hold per insurance. Now that I have switched surgeons I guess that now holds me back an extra month. I have a new consult Sept 2nd but all my tests are done. I would say realistically if you have the holds you are looking at 4-4.5 months. Self Pay I would guess under 2 months. Depends on testing and scheduling

I got banded by Dr. Krahn on July 31. I went to my first seminar September 08 and started the process. I was able to get all my pre-op testing done during October. I have Aetna and my plan required a 6-month diet. I got stalled in February when I was hospitalized with pneumonia (not related to the band quest) and lost a couple of months. I got back on track. Was approved in June, attended pre-op seminar in July and got surgery scheduled for that month. The staff at St. Bernardine was nice and I had a private room -- and a cool Goth nurse.

If you're already approved, you're well on your way. If you follow his directions, you could get a surgery date within a month, depending on his schedule.

Good luck!

Thanks, I saw Dr Krahn today and I have to see my PCP on Friday Sept 4 and he has to give me a medical clearance and order my upper GI. I already scheduled my pshy eval and its not until sept 21. But that is all I need so they said that I looking at surgery in October / November. Can't wait!!! So Julia how did you like going to Dr Krahn? He seemed nice at the visit.