New here! Just referred to So Cal Kaiser OPTIONS Program

[RCN 25]

Hello!!!

! Im super new here and I am so glad I found this site.

I was just referred by my PCP last week to start the Kaiser OPTIONS Program in So Cal. I have already received their packet in the mail that gives information about the different bariatric surgeries they offer. I'm really excited, but nervous because I've barley hit the 40 BMI mark.

Besides those few symptoms my recent labs showed that I am very healthy with no diabetes, high cholesterol, or any other obesity related diseases.

Have any of you went through Kaiser's Options and are in the process of getting a referral to actual surgery with a lower BMI (39-45)???

[noellegz1 5]

Hi Ryanne,

I finished the KP options program a month ago and am now almost 3 weeks post op. How far along in the classes are you? Which facility are you at?

[RCN 25]

Hi!

Wow, congrats! I can't wait to be where your at. You mean post op as in you've already had your surgery?

I'm going to the Panorama City Kaiser. My first Options class is next Tuesday and I'm soooo anxious to hurry and get this all over with. =)

[noellegz1 5]

I did my classes at the Baldwin Park facility but had my surgery at West LA. Yeah it happened so quick. Turns out they had a cancelation and got me in 3 days later

[RCN 25]

That is so cool! Congrats again, I can't wait.

What was your starting BMI? Did everyone in your Options class get referred for surgery?

[noellegz1 5]

My starting BMI was 41..... I think most of my class has been referred for surgery, but a few we're asked to loose a bit more weight. The classes go buy so quick and before you know it you'll be sleeved

[RCN 25]

My starting BMI was 41..... I think most of my class has been referred for surgery, but a few we're asked to loose a bit more weight. The classes go buy so quick and before you know it you'll be sleeved

Ahhh I am so excited. I can't believe I finally found a PCP who was willing to refer me. Sometimes you have to go through hoops with Kaiser When he referred me I was 39.95something lol so I'm just hoping that I gained the extra 2-3 pounds to be over or at 40 so I won't have to feel paranoid that they will deny me after I finish the classes.

Since you were just above 40 were you required to loose any weight?

[noellegz1 5]

To my understanding once you are refered to the program you are good to go. Yeah the surgeon usually wants the patient to loose 10%..which is 20lbs. For me I lost 8 lost pounds and the surgeon was okay with that.. How long is your program? From what I've heard every KP facility program is a bit different

[RCN 25]

To my understanding once you are refered to the program you are good to go. Yeah the surgeon usually wants the patient to loose 10%..which is 20lbs. For me I lost 8 lost pounds and the surgeon was okay with that.. How long is your program? From what I've heard every KP facility program is a bit different

Well, I'll be doing my surgery at WLA too if everything goes as planned. My program is fir 12 weeks one class per week, I believe that all the SO Cal KP's has the same guidelines...

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[chrmen85 11]

Hi Ryanne' date=' I finished the KP options program a month ago and am now almost 3 weeks post op. How far along in the classes are you? Which facility are you at?[/quote'] How are you doing ? I was at kaiser pan city. I am three months post op

[RCN 25]

How are you doing ? I was at kaiser pan city. I am three months post op

I'm good! Scheduled with Dr Kim WLA on October 11th!

[chrmen85 11]

Some of the people in my options class had him, he's great! Are you ready?

[RCN 25]

Some of the people in my options class had him' date=' he's great! Are you ready?[/quote']

I can't wait! I'm so ready!

[Jaybird75 2]

Hi RCN,

I'm new here, my first post..

As you I barely am at 39.5-9 blood work normal did you have any difficulties once referrerd to the program?

I hope you're well. Thanks, nervous I'll be denied.

Tks,

J