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nurse247    74

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I have finished the options class Ana now have to wait to see if the case manager says I need phase two labs. This could take a month I was told. I have been waiting for four years to get this done. I am so over waiting anymore... Can someone tell me the process here after is quick? I think Kaiser needs to let up on some of the control over the small stuff.

Frustrated to say the least....

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brownskinlayd    1

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Same here. My last Options class was Sept 15 and I took care of everything they had me do. Finished all my prescriptions (Vit. D deficiency/ Hypothyroid) that the Dr prescribed, redid labs for deficiencies and even got on birth control in case that came up as an issue. I haven't lost my 10%. The fact that they don't really give any specific details makes it really hard to prepare (family/help/supplements) for surgery. On top of that I'm in the process of moving. Lol

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Dejunierlove    11

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i finished options back in June on the 29th 2 weeks later(july 15th) i received an email to do phase two labs which was ekg stool urine & my Vitamin D was low so i had to do blood work.. u can walk in and do these test no need for an appointment.. after that i waited another 2 weeks till i was able to me with a psychiatrist mandatory for Fontana kaiser.. i was cleared that was around August 11th my case manger went on a vacation & wasnt returning till august 29th i received a call on the 30th saying my referral was approved and was scheduled to meet with the surgeon sept 6th.. i got my date at the appt which is November 2nd.. i hope this help a lil

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brownskinlayd    1

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Thank you, @Dejunierlove. I exchanged contact info with one of my Options classmates and she just got a call from Kaiser to set her up for her Psych eval and phone appointment with Bariatric Dr yesterday. So I'm hoping I get my call sometime this week. At this rate I'll be glad just to get a surgery date before the end of the year. So we'll see.

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nurse247    74

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I am waiting for my referral top dr suh. I had my appointment Friday at preventive medicine, hopefully I'll get it soon. I have a psych eval from a couple months ago with another insurance. I hope they accept it.

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