Iliana82
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At surgeon consult. Just got weighed. Lost my 10%. Yay! Now let's see what the surgeon says!!! Wish me luck!!
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At surgeon consult. Just got weighed. Lost my 10%. Yay! Now let's see what the surgeon says!!! Wish me luck!!
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Gained some weight 3lbs, last Kaiser Options Class is this week. Need to lose 6lbs for my 10% goal prior to surgeon appt (date TBA) I need to FOCUS
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I need to get my butt back on track before surgeon appt (date pending) I can hike etc, let me know what you guys decided on please!!! :-/
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STARTING MY JOURNEY
Iliana82 replied to OCMICHELLE714's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Welcome!!! I was referred back in August and I am now taking the required Options class. My suggestion to you is not to gain or lose weight until you are weighed on your first Options class. You are then advised (aka to lose 10%) by the time you finish the class and see the sugeon. Also if you really want this, make sure you go to the class thats available the first and go to all of the required classes. (I choose the class that was availble asap, if not I would have had to wait another month) Stay on top of things cause things tend to get delayed at Kaiser if you are not. Let me know if you need more info!!!! -
My kaiser Dr. wouldn't refer me for surgery.
Iliana82 replied to swedishfish1020's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Omg I think thats so horrible. Honestly what is it to him to refer you? If you meet the criterias what the big problem??? My doctor referred me without a problem. I say so your Kaiser research and switch doctors asap, this is your health and well being we are talking about. -
I use to Hike in Runyon Canyon prior to my leg surgery a year ago. Since I am in options class now and need to lose weight prior to surgery, I need to attempt it again. I am gonna attempt it next week. Let me know if you are still interested
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Newbie looking for help in SoCal
Iliana82 replied to GdzDva's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
So great to hear that you are a step closer Miyme!! woohoo! Keep us update for sure! I am adding you on my FB so keep an eye out for me. I started my Options Class last week. So nervous about the required weight loss. I have to lose about 27lbs, not sure how I will make it by the end of 12 weeks and maintain it off. They made it seem mandatory, what was your experience in regards to the required weight loss? -
Newbie looking for help in SoCal
Iliana82 replied to GdzDva's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Sorry for the confusion. I was just saying that I hope that you hear from your surgeon soon. I signed up for Options Class Orientation. I receive a package in the mail sent by Kaiser. In the pamphlet it talked about the requirements and services they offer. To me it sounds like they sent me an old pamphlet because of the surgery they are offering and requirements. Prior to attending the Options class, did you receive anything in the mail and did you go to an Options Orientation?? Hope you hear from your surgeon soon!! -
Newbie looking for help in SoCal
Iliana82 replied to GdzDva's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
GdzDva have you heard anything from Kaiser yet? I just got my Options orientation packet today and made appt for this tuesday the 13. Woohoo. I was reading the packet though and the guidelines seem way off from what I was told by my PCP and from what I read here. As well as the procedure they off, per packet it says RYDGB only I see no mention of VSG. Did I get an old packet?? -
Newbie looking for help in SoCal
Iliana82 replied to GdzDva's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I hope they call you soon with a date :-) that's so exciting!!! Keep us posted! How long did you have to wait to hear from the bariatric sept after your primary doctor sent the referral? What happens after they contact you? -
Just got my referral, now so many questions HELP!
Iliana82 replied to Iliana82's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Oh ok good to know, thank you so much. I practically have my phone glued to my hand. Hopefully they dont take forever to call. I just joined the Socal group. Thanks so much for your advice :-) -
Just got my referral, now so many questions HELP!
Iliana82 posted a topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi everyone, I just got my PCP referral from Kaiser for the Bariatric department yesterday. I am anxious. I know that So Cal Kaiser patients have to do the 12 weeks options class. But what happens before that? Am I already approved by Kaiser??? I just keep reading all these postings about insurance denial and was wondering what is kaisers process. Is the doctors referral all I need? I cant wait to get this show on the road !!! -
Newbie looking for help in SoCal
Iliana82 replied to GdzDva's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hi, I am new here actually my first posting too. I just got referred by my PCP for bariatrics. I have Kaiser insurance. Anyone here with Kaiser in So Cal? I am anxious and wanna know whats in stored etc....I am at the beginning of my journey, any newbies too? -
The journey of a thousand miles begins with a single step
Iliana82 commented on dcokequeen's blog entry in Blog 3328
I am starting as well. I am basically on my second step. First step was to decide I want the VSG. Aug 25 I go to my PCP to get weighed so that I can be referred. I too have Kaiser in So Cal. How long did it take you? I know there is a wait and you are almost there!!! -
My Weight loss Journey
Iliana82 added images to a gallery album in Before and After Gastric Sleeve Photos