Weight Loss Surgery through Kaiser SoCal (Woodland Hills, San Fernando Valley)

[MissNT 0]

Hi there,

I just registered to this site, after doing some searches on people's experiences with WL surgery through Kaiser. I was able to find some info here but unfortunately, the info was pretty old & outdated (2007/08/09).

I am 34, 5'5'' and @ 260ish. I have asthma, have foot/ankle/knee problems (surgery through Kaiser last year on 1 ankle), PCOS, and no other weight related issues. Yet.....

I have been thinking about some form of WL surgery for some time now, and out of pocket funding is not an option for me. Since learning Kaiser offers up the Options program, I am looking to take advantage of it.

I don't really have a PCP right now. My previous one was close to an old job, and the Dr. I most recently saw, I HATED! His "bed-side manner" left much to be desired and he wasn't at all interested in listening to me or helping me. I'd rather keel over of a heart attack than go see him again.

I sent a message to Member Services today, to ask if I need to find a new PCP first to get a referal, or if they can refer me directly to the Options Program/Positive Choice department.

In the meantime...I am wondering if anyone out there is getting or got their WL surgery, and started their journey at Kaiser in Woodland Hills?

Any advice/tips/Dr. rec's would be GREATLY appreciated!

Edited September 28, 2010 by MissNT

[bam805 3]

Hi there,

I just registered to this site, after doing some searches on people's experiences with WL surgery through Kaiser. I was able to find some info here but unfortunately, the info was pretty old & outdated (2007/08/09).

I am 34, 5'5'' and @ 260ish. I have asthma, have foot/ankle/knee problems (surgery through Kaiser last year on 1 ankle), PCOS, and no other weight related issues. Yet.....

I have been thinking about some form of WL surgery for some time now, and out of pocket funding is not an option for me. Since learning Kaiser offers up the Options program, I am looking to take advantage of it.

I don't really have a PCP right now. My previous one was close to an old job, and the Dr. I most recently saw, I HATED! His "bed-side manner" left much to be desired and he wasn't at all interested in listening to me or helping me. I'd rather keel over of a heart attack than go see him again.

I sent a message to Member Services today, to ask if I need to find a new PCP first to get a referal, or if they can refer me directly to the Options Program/Positive Choice department.

In the meantime...I am wondering if anyone out there is getting or got their WL surgery, and started their journey at Kaiser in Woodland Hills?

Any advice/tips/Dr. rec's would be GREATLY appreciated!

[bam805 3]

hi i wanted to know if you got the WL surgery thu kaiser woodland hills . I just got a referrl 2 weeks ago but im waiting for woodland hill to send me a letter. if you did the WL surgery how long did it all take? and how long to get in to the options class. thank you