Pamela Foster Bariatric Surgeon M.D.

3/6/02, I haven't met Dr. Foster yet, but I've met Trina, her assistant at the support group meeting. She's very nice and helpful. I've called the office for info and spoke to Lorna, the New Patient Coordinator. She was also very helpful and good at returning calls quickly. I can't make a consultation appt until my insurance is approved, which should be next week after my Psyche appt. As of now, consultation appts. are booked through the end of May. Hopefully, I can get in by June to see Dr. Foster. I'll update after my appt.
4/1/02-Since I was approved, I was able to set up my first consultation appt. I made it today and it's for the next available appt on May 31st, which is 2 months away! Depending on how quickly I lose my 10%, it could be another 2-3 months from then for surgery. I'll be patient.
5/14/03-I never posted about my surgery experience. I didn't have any complications, thank God! Everything went smoothly with Dr. Foster. She was on time and it was all over with before I knew it. The only problem I had was with my back. After laying on that steel table for 3 hours, my back was sore when I woke up, but it went away by the next morning. I can honestly say that I didn't have any pain in my incisions or inside my pouch. I felt fine and didn't need any pain meds. Dr. Foster is a great choice in surgeons! I'd do it with her all over again if I had to.

I have my first consult with her on Feb. 19th. I will let you all know how it goes.
I had my consult today the 19th...Dr. Foster is tops, she is very intentive and up front with all the information that you could ever need or want. The office staff are all sweethearts. If you have questions just call or e-mail Jocie or Yvette.
I still think that Dr. Foster is a great and sweet doctor...I just hope that she says that she will do my surgery. Will have to wait and see what happens.

Dr. Pamela Foster is an excellent, gifted surgeon. She is young, professional, and full of spunk. She is not afraid to speak her mind, and she demands total cooperation and compliance in order to ensure the best for her patients. My mom met her for the first time the day of surgery, and she told me that she instantly knew that she had lots of integrity and would take wonderful care of me. I had some minor complications, which concerned the doctor during surgery, and she shared her concerns with my mother and my friend, BM. My mom told me that she admired the fact that Dr. Foster was woman enough to admit that she had some concerns about the surgery, but brave enough to perform the surgery with confidence. The next day when I went for my leak test, Dr. Foster was there, and had informed the x-ray team to not start the case until she was present. She reviewed the test results with me, and told me that everything was "picture perfect". She came to visit me every day, while I was in the hospital, and she alleviated any concerns I had about my recovery and future progress. My recovery has been remarkable, and I have no doubt that God laid his hands on Dr. Foster's, and with God, all things are possible.

3/3/03 I am meeting with Dr. Foster tomorrow for the first time. I already know that Michelle in her office is a sweetheart who doesn't seem to mind answering any and every question about pre-op stuff. Plus Michelle is super about returning phone calls in a timely manner.
3/5/06 I met with Dr. Foster yesterday. She is extremely smart with a warm and engaging manner. She spent about an hour and a half with me, and encouraged questions. She did not rush me out of there. Dr. Foster is a stickler about losing at least 10% of your total body weight prior to surgery. She wants to make sure you are making the behavorial modifications necessary to surgery after care.

As soon as you meet Dr Foster you know that your life is in great hands. Her calm, confident manner is very reassuring. She answers all questions very clearly and I have never felt that she was trying to "hurry" me out.
The office staff seems to be in a bit of a flux. I have had problems with my medical group and have called the office many times. They have been very patient with my many questions. There is a very structured aftercare program. They don't just cut and forget you.

First appointment scheduled for March 25th. So far the girls in her office have been wonderful.

DR foster and her staff were fabulous,I feel she really listened to my personal history and was ready with straight forword answers. I felt very comfortable in her office and with her. Dr. Foster is very big on after care compliance and she explained all of the risks and benefits very well i felt postive after my 1st encounter.i give her *****

I haven't met with her yet.

I thought she was very nice understanding,and seemed competant. I trust her.The office was very friendly and supportive. I was quite anxious and everyone was sensitive to that.She gave me goals that I need to work on before I can have the surgery , so I am at my healthiest.These medical issues that would effect the success of the surgery.She told me the risks and I signed a form about them. We talked about the way I would have to change my lifestyle, diet and exercise. The office gave me lots of information. I've learned alot. Tonight I went on their web-site, I read the life-style change part, I think that That is an area that I would like more discussion and information.Had I been able to change my life-style, I probably would not need the surgery. So the surgery must do something to help the behavior to change.I would recommend Dr Foster at this point . It feels like she cares. And surgical competence and bed side manner both are important.She was 45 minutes late. That was the only neg. I have only seen her once.

Appointment scheduled for the beginning of March.

I had my surgery schedule for the begining of July, but I needed to reschedule it. I called them and have left several messages. I am not sure what is going on. I was never able to get a direct answer regarding my insurance coverage from them.

CHANGED SURGEONS TO DR. ESTAKHRI, LIVERMORE
Wonderful people!!!