TammyLee66

I will be starting my classes soon hoping to have my surgery either in May or June what insurance do you have Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Tinaw I also am through Kaiser I have my orientation on February 7 and then I'm hoping to start option classes right after so during the classes is that when you lose your 10% and then after that you get to meet your surgeon. I'm not 100% sure how everything works also do you go get all your doctors stuff done the EKG nut and psych evaluation while you were taking the option classes Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I wanted to find out when you started the options class is that when you lose 10% of your body weight or is it only when you go to the surgeon and he puts you on a liquid diet. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good luck on your upcoming surgery I wish I was there already I still have to do classes also costco sells the Premier Protein shake I think it comes in a case of 24 shakes. It's a great deal compared to the grocery store Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

It's part of the requirements for the insurance if you have Kaiser you take a 12 week class and they are called Options Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

It's classes if you have Kaiser insurance Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I called KAISER today to find out about the orientation and the 12 week Options class for those who have Kaiser. The nurse told me that once you start the 12 week class and you finish you can get a choice of a few surgeons and you can call them to see what their surgery dates would be she also did tell me that you can get on a cancellation list with the surgeon as well She said most patients get surgery dates within a month after completing the options class she said it's fairly quick as long as you do all the requirements that the doctors want. so I'm pretty excited I start my option class February 7. The nurse also told me as far as staying in the hospital him some patients can get out one day after their surgery as long as they drink their Water ether brought stuff like that hoping I don't have to stay in for 2 days... Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Also I forgot to ask you did you have to lose 10% of your weight with your surgeon or any type of a diet before the surgery Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi Moon Thanks for listing the information so it basically took you about 5 months from start to finish as having the surgery How are you doing with weight loss if you don't mind me asking. Also what City and state did you have your surgery in Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I possibly might have mine in May or June i have to start classes and they are for 12 weeks. I have Kaiser Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good luck with your surgery let us know how you're doing Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am definitely going to ask about this at my orientation Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I wanted to see if there was anyone going to start the option class soon I just got my approval for the orientation and I'm gonna be going to Bakersfield California and I'm with KAISER wanted to see if there's anyone out there. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I wonder if you complete the options class in another city are you able to go to another city to have your surgery if the wait is too long where you live Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Options is through Kaiser it's a 12 week class that you have to take if you belong to KAISER and you go through them Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Thanks Monica for telling us about the orientation that is nice to know I am excited to go as well as to continue to talk to you ladies since you're with Kaiser it helps. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

That's great I'm glad you are,that way we can talk to each other and find out what's happening with one another since we all started close to the same date Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Great news Sunshine are you also with Kaiser or do you have another insurance company Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

That is great news Monica I have my orientation on February 7 did they say how long everything usually takes before you would get a surgery date after the 12 week options class Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am just starting out as well I have my orientation on February 7th. I am excited but yes it's scary I am 50 years old as well what area are you from I am in a town called Tehachapi in California I will be going to Bakersfield for the orientation then after that there is A 12 week class that I have to attend for my insurance which is KAISER. I have not seen any surgeon yet just my regular doctor. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I got my orientation date February 7th in Bakersfield California I am with KAISER I am so excited I can't wait to start. With KAISER you have to do a 12 week class called Options. Is there anybody else that's going to this orientation Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good luck. Let us know how you are doing. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good luck I have not had my surgery I am about ready to start my orientation i'm excited for you make sure your post afterwards Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hi Chris I am new too. I am hoping to get my orientation this week or next week I have Kaiser so I don't know how long the process usually is I know you have to do a 12 week class and then I'm not exactly sure what else is involved I am super excited as well. Good luck to you. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I going to be starting my options class with Kaiser hopefully in the next couple weeks don't worry what other people say you did it for yourself nobody else and if they're not happy that's too bad for them Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App