Anyone going through Kaiser permanente?

[Mel13 9]

I've taken the surgery orientation at kaiser and it seems to be at a much faster pace than others. I wanted to know if anyone else went through. Kaiser and what their experience was like.

Thanks!

[swedishfish1020 59]

I've taken the surgery orientation at kaiser and it seems to be at a much faster pace than others. I wanted to know if anyone else went through. Kaiser and what their experience was like.

Thanks!

Which kaiser are you at? I'm 5 1/2,months post op through Kaiser So Sac.

[Mel13 9]

Richmond, CA

I had my surgery orientation and they said it takes 2-3 months to get to surgery?

[swedishfish1020 59]

Mine went really quick. Lost my 12 lbs in a month. In the mean time I did the support class and nutrition glass. Met with the psychologist and the surgeon right away. March 26 Orientation. May 29th, 2014 surgery.

[Mel13 9]

And is post op going fine? It just seems weird everyone else talks about a 6 mo wait...just want to make sure I'm doing this right

[swedishfish1020 59]

Everything is great!!!! I'm down 62lbs since surgery and 75 total. I have 20 lbs to go. I have the sleeve. I've only thrown up once through out this whole process. I can eat anything just small amounts. Usually about 3 or 4 bites of something. I did experience heartburn months 2-4 but now it's all gone. Best thing I've ever done for my self.

[Mel13 9]

Awesome congratulations and thank you for your help.

[swedishfish1020 59]

Have you decided on the sleeve or bypass?

[happymama2014 206]

I am using south sac I'm only four days postop. I absolutely love their program it was very fast for me as well. You can go in and do most of your appointments in one month it can definitely be done within three months. I'm doing well better than everyone anticipated and I'm super happy.

[Mel13 9]

I'm looking at sleeve but I will wait until surgeon appt. to make anything official

[swedishfish1020 59]

Good luck on your journey. I love my sleeve.

[The Candidate 3,215]

Kaiser Southern CA is very different. We have to go through six months of options classes. Mine finally start tomorrow. Did the orientation, starter pre-op tests/labs, met with head of bariatric program, where I was told I was approved for the options program (this was on 10/06) and now I've been waiting over a month for classes to start. They told us at orientation the whole process averages 9 months. It's a great program, but the waiting is very hard.

[swedishfish1020 59]

I've heard that about Kaiser San Diego too. I'm so thankful it was a speedy process. My two month wait was forever. Now I can't believe I'm almost 6 mo post op. It's surreal

[1Sleevecomingup 185]

I have Kaiser(Ga) I went to Seminar May 2014 ,they only required me to meet with psch Dr 3 visits and 3 visits to Nutritious. Surgery was on Sept 24,2014

[62race 14]

I've taken the surgery orientation at kaiser and it seems to be at a much faster pace than others. I wanted to know if anyone else went through. Kaiser and what their experience was like.

Thanks!

I just scheduled my orientation at Kaiser Fremont for the 25th of November. I am so excited but have a million questions on what to expect and how long it typically takes at Fremont to go through the whole process. Any one out there going through Kaiser Fremont's program and can give me some insight?