Can Anyone Help with a Kaiser Question?

[TigerLily 3]

Thank you in advance for any and all input.

Here is my question:

I have Kaiser and have had Kaiser for years. I didn't want to have to wait forever to get my surgery so I self payed in Mexico.

Should I (GOD FORBID) have any complications or problems arise, will I be covered?

I would love to take advantage of their bariatric aftercare program and see a nutritionist, psych .....

[Foxbins 625]

That is what I did. I told my PCP I was having surgery in Mexico. After I came back, she ordered baseline labs for me and referred me to the bariatric nutritionist (who was not much help, but I appreciated the referral). I also found out when and where the support group meets. I was told that if I thought I had a surgery-related complication, I should go to the KP bariatric center where there is always a bariatric surgeon on call. I had no complications so I can't really say how that would have worked. I will say that the people who work in the bariatric program are really not keen on people having surgery in Mexico but my PCP is great.

[TigerLily 3]

Thanks Foxbins!!!!!

What a pretty pup - btw!!!

I also went down to Dr. Aceves. He was WONDERFUL!!

With the exception of my creepy night nurse, I fell in love with the entire team down there.

I had conducted some research and found Dr. Aceves one of the most qualified. This is the primary reason I chose Mexico.

Thanks again,

Susie

[TigerLily 3]

Oh, and a ps: here.....

I have yet to meet my pcp. I have been assigned to her for well over 3yrs. I haven't had the need to go. Most of my medical meetings were with the OB/GYN and having two kids.

I tried to schedule an appt with her to get a referral and the only appt was 4mo out.

[TigerLily 3]

I have an answer.

Just got off the phone with Membership Services. All is good!!!!! Yeah!!!

I will be covered for ALL aftercare and am being referred to the aftercare bariatric program if I choose to use it.

[lsereno 2,525]

Good news! Glad the receptionist at Kaiser Fremont was right :-) I love the aftercare program. It makes me feel better to know I can call or see someone who is familiar with WLS surgery issues and how it affects other aspects of my health.

Lynda