Can I choose the VSG with Kaiser Permanente

[4mykids 6]

I just started my journey. Im so exited! I am having the WLS by Kaiser Permanente in so california. Anyone from the orange health pavillion? My main concern is that the dr's decide which surgery you get. I have my mind and heart set on the VSG. I have made a some research and watched endless youtube videos from sleevers. I hope that the surgeon approves the sleeve.

[Hispanic Baldy 2]

yes you can choose your own surgery...i also have kaiser so cal and had my vsg last friday with Dr.Suh at www.suhbariatric.com ...15 lbs lost so far in one week and still losing...!!!

[4mykids 6]

Congratulations! Best wishes for your recovery and journey. Thank you for the info, I will look at you Dr's website, since I'm still looking for one.

[Caliblonde 25]

I had mine through Kaiser so cal...did the classes at the orange health pavilion. I went to Pacific Bariatric in San Diego with Dr. Taller. The doctor I went to see at Kaiser told me that I would have to have a bypass, but Dr. Taller felt that the sleeve was the better choice for me. They will also let you change surgeons if you're not comfortable with what they tell you.

[meohmy 0]

I'm going through WLS Kaiser and have my date on 10/17/11. When I had my first appointment with the surgeon, he discussed the options with me and asked which surgery I was interested in. We agreed and it's set. You always have a choice. If you are not a good candidate for one, then they would probably refuse because it's for your own health and safety but you don't have to do anything you don't want to. Good Luck!

[kellyw74 258]

I had my surgery at Kaiser Richmond and YOU CAN pick your surgery. They will suggest to you what surgery they think is best (for me it was VSG), but it is your option.

If you chose something that was not right for you or would kill you, obviously they wouldn't do it, but VSG is pretty safe for all!

Good luck to you !!

Kelly

[BettyBoop 28]

Agree. You do have a choice with Kaiser. I too am a Kaiser patient.

I did go in wanting the RouNY. But my surgeon thought the sleeve would be best for me because I am considered high risk. I agreed with him and now I will be sleeved on Oct 25th!!

Good luck to you!

[Thomas CPA 496]

You get to choose, met with Dr. Belzberg at South Bay and he went through options. Suggested since I only had 50 or so pounds to lose to go with Sleeve instead of Bypass.

[BettyBoop 28]

I'm going through WLS Kaiser and have my date on 10/17/11. When I had my first appointment with the surgeon, he discussed the options with me and asked which surgery I was interested in. We agreed and it's set. You always have a choice. If you are not a good candidate for one, then they would probably refuse because it's for your own health and safety but you don't have to do anything you don't want to. Good Luck!

I am also with Kaiser. The one I go to is in Downey. That is where I attended 12 weeks of the option classes. Since they don't do bariatric surgery there, I am having it done at Kaiser South Bay, in Harbor City. By Dr. Edward Mun, who I understand is one of the best surgeons in the country for this type of surgery.

I went in, wanting the RNY, but Dr. Mun thought the sleeve would be best for me because I am considered high risk do to some other health factors.

So yes, you do get to choose. But a GOOD doctor will also tell you his/her opinion and help guide you into a surgery that is best for you to succeed!

Good Luck to you!

P.S. Sorry about the double post! I hadn't realized I had already commented on this thread...

[geminhi 0]

Bettyboop..i was sleeved by Dr. Mun and he is awesome and definitely one of the best in the country. No issues whatsoever just make sure you listen and follow his directions. He knows what he is talking about. good luck!

[BettyBoop 28]

Bettyboop..i was sleeved by Dr. Mun and he is awesome and definitely one of the best in the country. No issues whatsoever just make sure you listen and follow his directions. He knows what he is talking about. good luck!

Thank you geminhi!! Yes, I've heard nothing but good about him!!

[Myvsg 0]

I went to OC option classes and going to have Dr. Robert Zane. He will do Vsg in December even I have type 2 diabetes . He is an excellent surgeon and good human being. Good luck.

[Myvsg 0]

Dr. Robert Zane is also at south bay kaiser in harbor city. I heard all the surgeons are excellent at this kaiser.

[exoticheart 5]

_{I went through Kaiser as well and when I met the surgeon I asked him what surgery he thought was best for me and what would work the best for my life style and my bad habbits.......Good luck to you all on your weight loss jouney}

[Myvsg 0]

Who was the surgeon, at which kaiser, and which one did he suggest? Did u have your surgery yet?