Anyone out there who had WLS at Kaiser???

[Dimples58 167]

I just can't wait until next week to go to orientation. So tell me what's involved and how long will it take to have the surgery done. How many classes are required to attend? What type of test(s) will take place? I'm sorry, but I am really excited and anxious to know and looking forward to a life style change.

[violetisle 62]

I just can't wait until next week to go to orientation. So tell me what's involved and how long will it take to have the surgery done. How many classes are required to attend? What type of test(s) will take place? I'm sorry, but I am really excited and anxious to know and looking forward to a life style change.

I haven't had it yet but I'm scheduled for RNY on May 22. Kaiser in my region requires a documented history of weight loss attempts, BMI over 40 (or I think 35 with comorbidities), 12 weeks of Options classes, a bunch of labs, EKG and chest x-ray. They also want you to lose 10% of your body weight before surgery but I believe there might be some flexibility on that.

How long it takes to complete the process seems to vary widely depending on where you're getting it done. Some people got their surgery dates right away after completing Options, whereas I wound up waiting about three months just to get my date. I think you can count on a minimum of four months assuming you have the same requirements as I do.

[krissyfattofab 68]

What Kaiser location? Each one is different.

[Dimples58 167]

[Dimples58 167]

It would be Northern CA

[krissyfattofab 68]

Each northern CA office is different. I went to Richmond and it took me 2 months from orientation to surgery.

[Dimples58 167]

Nice to know. I'm scheduled to have my WLS at the Richmond location.