Guest guest Posted June 24, 2004 Report Share Posted June 24, 2004 Hi , Congratulations on your approval. Unfortunately the time frame is about right 10 to 12 weeks. The amount of people that are wanting the surgery is enormous. They receive now over 300 referrals a month. Back in June of 2002 when I received my letter of approval I didn't go to orientation until September. Wait a couple of weeks more and check back with SSF to see if you have been scheduled for orientation. If you have online access to Kaiser you can also check there for appointments. They do show up there also. Good luck Ramona Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2004 Report Share Posted June 24, 2004 Hi there, First thing I can say is--take a deep breath and relax. Yes that seems like a long time but apparently SSF is INCREDIBLY busy. Like you, I was going out of my mind waiting for the scheduled appointments. First of all, you can go online and check your appointments as they show up way before the appointment cards. So, like a fool, I checked every darn day and was ripping my hair out when the website was down for 10 days! Anyway, it took about five weeks before my appointments showed up. I was approved on March 24th and just had my orientation on June 15th. I called Marina once and she said not to worry, they are just incredibly busy and there are no slots open. That is the real problem; there are just not enough open appointment spaces. There are LOTS of us wanting this surgery. I don't think there is any way to expedite the process, but you can use the time getting ready. I know that sounds lame, but this is really an exercise in patience. It will happen. Congratulations on getting approved. L. (Sac) wrote: Hello everyone, been awhile since I've posted, new job keeping me REAL busy. I was recently approved for the surgery and will have the procedure at the SSF Facility.The letter I have states that my appointment for orientation should sceduled within the next 10-12 weeks? Now, I got this letter over a month ago, and I've yet to hear from anyone about my pending appointments, this seem a bit outrageous to me. I mean, 10-12 weeks to book me into the orientation? Can anyone out there offer advice on how I can expedite this process? I started the ball rolling on my surgery back in December, and the jumping through hoops has been a real ride. Would love a smooth ride at some point.Your advise is very welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2004 Report Share Posted June 24, 2004 : I know very well that 10 weeks seems like forever! The waiting seemed to drag on forever for me. I got my approval letter in late October 2002, and my orientation (in Richmond) didn't happen until April 2003. To help you pass the time, start going to every support group that you can. Like others have said, there are so many who are flooding into the program. Try to look on the bright side and really enjoy having that approval! That's a real big hurdle. Be happy that you're on your way. Post often here and vent when you get impatient (that helped me too...). Also, take this time to educate yourself as much as possible. Identify your challenges (food issues, emotional issues) and get help with that NOW. Every little step you make to help yourself will better equip you to make this process successful for yourself. Best of luck to you. Gemello open rny 06/03/03 reconstruction 05/25/04 -138 lbs > Hello everyone, been awhile since I've posted, new job keeping me > REAL busy. I was recently approved for the surgery and will have the > procedure at the SSF Facility. > > The letter I have states that my appointment for orientation should > sceduled within the next 10-12 weeks? Now, I got this letter over a > month ago, and I've yet to hear from anyone about my pending > appointments, this seem a bit outrageous to me. I mean, 10-12 weeks > to book me into the orientation? Can anyone out there offer advice on > how I can expedite this process? I started the ball rolling on my > surgery back in December, and the jumping through hoops has been a > real ride. Would love a smooth ride at some point. > > Your advise is very welcome. > > Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 24, 2004 Report Share Posted June 24, 2004 , That is great news.... congratulations.... I waited about two to three weeks and I checked on line to see if Kaiser had me scheduled for any appointments.. and they did.. so you might want to try that... the best of luck.... it will come sooner then you think.. Leann wrote: Hello everyone, been awhile since I've posted, new job keeping me REAL busy. I was recently approved for the surgery and will have the procedure at the SSF Facility.The letter I have states that my appointment for orientation should sceduled within the next 10-12 weeks? Now, I got this letter over a month ago, and I've yet to hear from anyone about my pending appointments, this seem a bit outrageous to me. I mean, 10-12 weeks to book me into the orientation? Can anyone out there offer advice on how I can expedite this process? I started the ball rolling on my surgery back in December, and the jumping through hoops has been a real ride. Would love a smooth ride at some point.Your advise is very welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest guest Posted June 25, 2004 Report Share Posted June 25, 2004 Hi , I don't have any advice - but I do want to say "Congratulations" on getting approved. I know that it seems to take forever . . . and, with so many people applying these days, it may be even slower than it was before. That's the bad news - but the good news is that you are definitely on your way. Keep checking with Kaiser on-line, since that seems to be the first place that your appointment will show up. If the worst happens and the appointment doesn't show up within the allotted time, then call and become the "squeaky wheel." All the best, Kay in San Leandro open RNY 12/1/03 wrote: Hello everyone, been awhile since I've posted, new job keeping me REAL busy. I was recently approved for the surgery and will have the procedure at the SSF Facility. The letter I have states that my appointment for orientation should sceduled within the next 10-12 weeks? Now, I got this letter over a month ago, and I've yet to hear from anyone about my pending appointments, this seem a bit outrageous to me. I mean, 10-12 weeks to book me into the orientation? Can anyone out there offer advice on how I can expedite this process? I started the ball rolling on my surgery back in December, and the jumping through hoops has been a real ride. Would love a smooth ride at some point. Your advise is very welcome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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