kaiser Any So Cal Kaiser People?

[RCN 25]

Just wanted to say heyy...

I'm doing my Options class in Pan City and will be having my surgery at West L.A.

**FINGERS CROSSED THE ACTUAL SURGERY REFERRAL PROCESS GOES SMOOTH***

My final Options class is next week!!! I've done all of my labs and tomorrow I have a psych evaluation. I can't wait to finish and get my damn referral to see the surgeon!

[sleevie.wonder 306]

Hi! I still have yet to see my PCP but I have Kaiser and will *hopefully* be starting my Options class asap. My PCP is in Redlands and the classes will probably be through Fontana. How did you like the classes? How has your experience been so far? I am willing to do anything at this point but I hear there are waiting lists. which sucks. Best of luck to you!

[Liamlover2011 66]

I was sleeved in jan oc kaiser process was great! This was the best decision ever!

[sleevie.wonder 306]

Hi everyone! Had my PCP appointment today. I asked for a referral for bariatric surgery and he put in a referral for it, and he referred me for the health classes (I'm assuming and HOPING the Options program?) he says its a process, which I know.

Anyhow, just wondering how long it took for them to call you to get everything going? He said they would be in touch with me. I'm getting my bloodwork done tomorrow as he said it would be good to have that done and over with.

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[Liamlover2011 66]

Hi everyone! Had my PCP appointment today. I asked for a referral for bariatric surgery and he put in a referral for it' date=' and he referred me for the health classes (I'm assuming and HOPING the Options program?) he says its a process, which I know.

Anyhow, just wondering how long it took for them to call you to get everything going? He said they would be in touch with me. I'm getting my bloodwork done tomorrow as he said it would be good to have that done and over with.

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I would highly recommend you follow up in couple weeks if you don't hear anything my referral got "misplaced" some how! But I got my initial referral in July and started options in September. Sleeved January. Good luck!!!!!

[RCN 25]

Hi everyone! Had my PCP appointment today. I asked for a referral for bariatric surgery and he put in a referral for it' date=' and he referred me for the health classes (I'm assuming and HOPING the Options program?) he says its a process, which I know. Anyhow, just wondering how long it took for them to call you to get everything going? He said they would be in touch with me. I'm getting my bloodwork done tomorrow as he said it would be good to have that done and over with. *edit: spelling[/quote']

Sorry for such a late response but they should of called you within a week. Two weeks at most. I'd they don't call you, you call them! Most likely it is options because that is done through the health education department. Options is usually a 12 week program (one class a week for 12 weeks) and two Bariatric MD appts in between. You'll also be required to loose 10-15% of your body weight and follow a nutritional meal plan which they'll tell you how many calories your supposed to eat etc. your also going to have to do a bunch of labs & get weighed weekly and depending on what you tell the doctor & your past medical history you may need a psych evaluation... after you complete options they refer you to the surgeon, again you should receive a call within a week. You see the surgeon & he clears you for surgery. You then have a pre op with the surgeon & his team and them they schedule your surgery date.

I started options mid July and I'm scheduled for surgery October 11th keep on top of the classes, turn in any "homework" requires and TRY to loose a good 5-10 pounds and be on top of the schedulers/case managers (I bugged the **** out of everyone)

GOOD LUCK!