Northern Ca Kaiser people

[hrhdiana 18]

Anyone out there from the Sacramento area going through Kaiser? As soon as I get my EKG and bloodwork I'll get my surgery date!!

[swedishfish1020 59]

I just scheduled my orientation in Kaiser Sac. How long has the process been for you?

[PinkPolkadot619 337]

I am Sothern Ca Kaiser but they told me to expect 9 months Orentation to surgery date

Feb 27- Orientation

March 5- Blood work and EKG ordered

March 5th&6th- I got ALL the labs done.

March 11- Got the call to schedule the appt with Options Dr.

March 12- appt with Options Dr for approval or denial (approved)

March 13- Called with start date options for the 24 weeks of classes

April 3 - Sept 11 Classes

I was told aprox 6 weeks after last class for surgery date. But so far the time lines have not been the full time I was told, but I don't want to bank on that. I am hopeful it will end up more like 8 months Orientation to Surgery day, 7 and a half would make me super happy! but I will take whatever I get

[PinkPolkadot619 337]

Talking to other kaiser people on here it sounds like up there the program is MUCH faster!! I think classes are only 12 weeks, mine is 24. Good luck to you :-)

[swedishfish1020 59]

I hope it goes fast! I have 3 friends that have gone through the surgery at Kaiser and none of them had to take the 12 week class. They saw the nutritionist, psychiatrist, surgeon and completed the required tests As soon as they qualified with weight loss, they were a go. Tomorrow is my 4 hour orientation. Do i get weighted again or talk to anyone one on one during this orientation?

[PinkPolkadot619 337]

I hope it goes fast! I have 3 friends that have gone through the surgery at Kaiser and none of them had to take the 12 week class. They saw the nutritionist, psychiatrist, surgeon and completed the required tests As soon as they qualified with weight loss, they were a go. Tomorrow is my 4 hour orientation. Do i get weighted again or talk to anyone one on one during this orientation?

It sounds like the program up there is very different! I have been weighed every time I go for any thing.

[swedishfish1020 59]

Are you on the Kaiser deductible plan?

[PinkPolkadot619 337]

Are you on the Kaiser deductible plan?

No I have the platinum copayment plan

[swedishfish1020 59]

That's awesome. I used to but to many changes to my employer plan. But max out of pocket is $2200 so I guess it could be worse.

[PinkPolkadot619 337]

That's awesome. I used to but to many changes to my employer plan. But max out of pocket is $2200 so I guess it could be worse.

I pay full out of pocket. So I figured get the best I can. Go big or go home..... Lol

[swedishfish1020 59]

Well made it through the 2 hour orientation today. Tomorrow I have my psychology appt and my one required support group meeting in two weeks. It's moving quick.

[PinkPolkadot619 337]

Well made it through the 2 hour orientation today. Tomorrow I have my psychology appt and my one required support group meeting in two weeks. It's moving quick.

Wow!! that is very quick!! you going to be done with surgery and lost most of your weight before I even get a surgery date!! :-)

[AliciaP31 2]

I'm anxiously waiting for my insurance approval, I find myself checking everyday.... Omg I just hope I hear something soon !!!

[swedishfish1020 59]

Kaiser seems so much quicker than other programs. I want it to go quick but I need to be prepared mentally and physically. Not sure I'm there yet.

[PinkPolkadot619 337]

Kaiser seems so much quicker than other programs. I want it to go quick but I need to be prepared mentally and physically. Not sure I'm there yet.

I think the 24 weeks that I have to do is excessive, but I do think your process is extremely fast. I don't think I would be ready yet. Nor would I feel prepared.... I thought Kaiser was much more standardized than this, but I'm finding the each area has a very different program for this. I think there should be a happy medium :-) I thought the 12 weeks sounded reasonable.