To Kaiser Members .i Have A Question

[Jimbo_D 28]

ok i just called to set my first health weight class. i want to make sure its the right one .was it throw the health education? need feed back

[Katie713 423]

Yes, through the Health Education department. In southern California it is called the Options program.

[Jimbo_D 28]

Yes' date=' through the Health Education department. In southern California it is called the Options program.[/quote']

Thank you katie yea thats it .I just want to make sure I start nov 7 =)..

[Ms skinniness 3,003]

Is the class a 12 week class? I had to complete the 12 classes before I would be referred for wls. It was informative and sometimes redunant as well. However I did find myself more prepared than my other sleevers from the same surgeon's office that wasn't Kaiser member's. I also believe a little more successful too. They had NUT come and give the class and social workers also. Let me know how you like it....:_

[Jimbo_D 28]

Is the class a 12 week class? I had to complete the 12 classes before I would be referred for wls. It was informative and sometimes redunant as well. However I did find myself more prepared than my other sleevers from the same surgeon's office that wasn't Kaiser member's. I also believe a little more successful too. They had NUT come and give the class and social workers also. Let me know how you like it....:_

So how many times out of the week are the classes? Like what do the talk about

[Katie713 423]

At my location, one class per week, one week with the nutrionist the next with the behavioral therapist back and forth. food and exercise logs required for every week, adherance to a reduced calorie diet and 5-10% weight loss before referral.

[Jimbo_D 28]

So excersise log from like what classes at the gym?

[Katie713 423]

No they encouraged us to walk and do some resistance training, I think 30 min a day and log it on a form they gave us. Same with food logs. They give you the forms to fill out and turn in weekly, and you weigh in every week and blood pressure check every week, at least we did.

[Jimbo_D 28]

Oh ok got you .well that should be easy I hope loli know it gets hard

[Katie713 423]

Well, it brings on an accountability factor and it's good training for life after WLS.

I'm happy I did the program - I got tons of educational material, made good friends in the group, felt knowledgeable about the procedure and the post-op process.

You're in good hands Jimbo!

[Jimbo_D 28]

Well' date=' it brings on an accountability factor and it's good training for life after WLS.

I'm happy I did the program - I got tons of educational material, made good friends in the group, felt knowledgeable about the procedure and the post-op process.

You're in good hands Jimbo![/quote']

Thanks katie =) what do i.need to take to these classes

[Katie713 423]

Just a pencil and a pen. They will give you a big giant notebook and all the handouts and blank forms you can carry

[Jimbo_D 28]

Ok thank you =)

[Katie713 423]

jimbo - embrace the process, you won't be dissapointed. Everyone who had the classes that I've met so far, in person or on-line has nothing but good stuff to say about the Options program!

Have a good weekend!

[Jimbo_D 28]

Thanks doll i start class on weds i cant wait lol hope it goes all.smooth