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[tglastchance 9]

Thank u so much for all the info... I'm trying to be prepared as much as possible.... I'm in San Jose Ca and my luck with kaiser and appointments has been awful... I have a 2 yr old and a 1 year d so I'm making sure I have coverage for this journey.... Thanks again!!!!

[H.K 18]

If im not mistaken arent you in northern California. If so we are in two different regions.. nothern vs southern ca. Things may be different

[tglastchance 9]

Yea I'm in northern CA....

[PoohSoup0803 45]

I have Northern California Kaiser and was sleeved 9 months ago. First you have to go to your primary care provider who refers you to a "weight loss class". At this class they make sure you are serious about changing your life and eating habits. It's a few hours long. If they see you are serious then you move on to the next step, which is another class. Also a few hours long. After that class they give you a date to meet with the Dr that is going to be your surgeon. They also inform you of what your pre op diet will be like and what exercise goals you need to meet. They let you know you cannot smoke, chew gum, or drink through a straw after surgery. If they don't think you are serious they will not give you a date with the surgeon. Once you meet the surgeon he will weigh you and tell you how much weight you need to lose to qualify for surgery. After that is up to you. There is no approval needed for the insurance. I got lucky and didn't have a copay. That is the only thing you might have to worry about. Once you make it to the surgeon though it's all downhill from there. As soon as you meet the goal you will meet with a nurse and a nutritionist. They're the ones that schedule your surgery date. You also have a consultation with a psych doc. A word of advice. Do not shoot for the goal they give you. If you weigh even one pound over what you're supposed to on the morning of surgery they will send you home and not do the procedure. Try to go at least five pounds lighter than your goal weight if you can. Good luck and I hope it works out for you.