Re: Hello! I'm new to this group!

[Guest guest]

I went through Richmond. I got approved and was

notified by the PCP two days after she submitted the

package. She actually emailed me the letter of

approval but it was about two weeks when I got the

actual letter in the mail confirming what my PCP had

already sent and told me. Two weeks after that, I did

get my first appointment (orientation) card. Please

keep in mind that was a year and 3 months ago and I

have heard that things have changed since I went

through the program. I know it is exciting but you

are going to learn what it really means when someone

says " be patient " because it might seem like things

are taking a bit longer than you would like it to but

just try and remain positive and focused. I am happy

for you and wish you well on your journey and by all

means DO NOT LOSE ANY WEIGHT UNTIL ORIENTATION because

IT DOES NOT COUNT TOWARDS THE 10% they will require

you to lose. I am not sure about Fremont or So. SF.

Welcome to the group.

Pam Marsh

--- volleyfeen wrote:

> I was referred to this group by my nutricionist to

> gain more

> information on the surgery (ie: risks involved,

> procedure, etc). I go

> to the Parkshadeland's Kaiser in Walnut Creek. My

> doctor referred me

> for the surgery this past Monday (two days ago). I

> had to meet w/ my

> nutricionist first then a pshychologist. My doctor

> said I should be

> getting a call from Richmond Kaiser staff w/in three

> weeks. I guess

> this is when I find out if I was accepted for the

> surgery. I'm

> looking forward to begin this journey. I know it'll

> be hard work, but

> I'm ready!. I can't wait to get back to the court

> (volleyball

> court). I've been playing competative volleyball

> all my life and

> since I've gained all this weight (about 90 lbs), my

> knees have been

> taking a lot of beating! I'm scheduled to see a

> physical therapist

> (for my knees) in two weeks. I really hope to hear

> from Richmond

> Kaiser soon! If any of you have gone through the

> Richmond program,

> any insight/information would be greatly

> appreciated! : )

>

>

>

>

>

>

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[Guest guest]

Hello, What is your name? I am and I am approximately the same place as you, waiting for acceptance. This is a great grp for info and support. I am from Modesto. There are people from every level of wls here. Feel free to ask any questions you might have. Obesity.com is also full of info. volleyfeen wrote: I was referred to this group by my nutricionist to gain more information on the surgery (ie: risks involved, procedure, etc). I go to the Parkshadeland's Kaiser in Walnut Creek. My doctor referred me for the surgery this past Monday (two days ago). I had to meet w/ my nutricionist first then a pshychologist. My doctor said I should be getting a call from Richmond Kaiser staff w/in three weeks. I

guess this is when I find out if I was accepted for the surgery. I'm looking forward to begin this journey. I know it'll be hard work, but I'm ready!. I can't wait to get back to the court (volleyball court). I've been playing competative volleyball all my life and since I've gained all this weight (about 90 lbs), my knees have been taking a lot of beating! I'm scheduled to see a physical therapist (for my knees) in two weeks. I really hope to hear from Richmond Kaiser soon! If any of you have gone through the Richmond program, any insight/information would be greatly appreciated! : )

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[Guest guest]

Hey welcome fellow volleyball maniac. I went to UC Berkeley on a volleyball scholarship...but got pretty hrut my second year and there went the career. I was the setter (too short to be helpful at the net.) I went through Richmond, Dr. Fisher. I guess what I would tell you is that they weigh you at your orientation, and it is from that point that they determine the 10% weight loss. They are pretty efficient, but calling and letting them know your commitment level and all of that never hurts. I found the staff very helpful and dedicatd...the hospital stay was terrific...great staff. It's a little more "strict" in some respects than are the other programs in Kaiser (you must keep your 10% off until you have the surgery, if you go up...they will cancel your surgery. They weighed me the a.m. of...that weight loss thing adds a level of stress if

you are just AT your goal (like I was)...because I used to go up and down two to three lbs. in one fell swoop...often without any obvious reason behind it. But, the bottom line is that they want you to adhere to a program, because it's not like this is a magic bullet or anything. You need to work even post surgery. Good luck, it's a wild ride! Robynnvolleyfeen wrote: I was referred to this group by my nutricionist to gain more information on the surgery (ie: risks involved, procedure, etc). I go to the Parkshadeland's Kaiser in Walnut Creek. My doctor referred me for the surgery this past Monday (two days ago). I had to meet w/ my nutricionist first then a pshychologist. My

doctor said I should be getting a call from Richmond Kaiser staff w/in three weeks. I guess this is when I find out if I was accepted for the surgery. I'm looking forward to begin this journey. I know it'll be hard work, but I'm ready!. I can't wait to get back to the court (volleyball court). I've been playing competative volleyball all my life and since I've gained all this weight (about 90 lbs), my knees have been taking a lot of beating! I'm scheduled to see a physical therapist (for my knees) in two weeks. I really hope to hear from Richmond Kaiser soon! If any of you have gone through the Richmond program, any insight/information would be greatly appreciated! : )