Kaiser patients - what to expect

[casper_808 44]

Hi All,

I'm just starting the journey and I wanted to know what to expect in terms of the whole process. I was just referred, so what's next?

Thank you!

[soonsleeved 18]

Please let me know as well!

[casper_808 44]

Please let me know as well!

I was referred on Wednesday and I just got a phone call that my orientation is next Thursday. I'm hoping to find out more then.

[go13girl13 9]

I am a Kaiser patient too so I'll give you my info... Started the process by getting the referral beginning of April then you go to a 4hr class and get a binder. After that you meet with the surgeon and you get your goal weight established after you reach this you have to go to a nutrition class 2hr. I reached my goal weight so they scheduled my psych evaluation 2 weeks after that.June 30th for me. Then I take a prep class and get my date. I am thinking...July... What they don't tell you is each appointment they make you wait at least 2 weeks:( that's what sucks!

[LisaPunkinHead 187]

It depends on what facility you are using. I was at South San Francisco, and I was referred just before Christmas, had orientation January 6, and surgery February 19. A friend of mine went through the program at the same time (we met at orientation) and she had her surgery 5 days after mine. I did not have to wait between appointments. I had my surgery sooner because I called to see if the psych had any cancellations (he was booking 6 weeks out). I only had to lose 12 pounds. I hit my goal weight, saw the psych, emailed my surgeon, and he scheduled me. It was a fast process but while I was going through it, it was slow!!!

[linedancer718 44]

California or Oregon? It depends.

[casper_808 44]

For me northern Ca.