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Does anybody else have Kaiser Permanente as their insurance and also the medical center where their WLS will occur? It seems to be a one stop shop for me. I guess this is a good thing? Kaiser is huge anymore and I'm not sure if that's good or bad. Anybody have good or bad experiences with Kaiser in the Seattle area?

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I went through the Kaiser Options program in Southern California and it was great. I started in November, and had my surgery on 5/2/18. The support is well rounded and the care is great. I’d highly suggest it. It cost me $655.

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I also went through Kaiser Options program here in Southern California. I have my consult with the surgeon next week. I am planning on having VSG surgery. My surgery is free.

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Kaiser So Cal as well. Has been a smooth trip so far. i'm 7 months post Op and doing great. The after surgery support group is the best.

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Does anybody else have Kaiser Permanente as their insurance and also the medical center where their WLS will occur? It seems to be a one stop shop for me. I guess this is a good thing? Kaiser is huge anymore and I'm not sure if that's good or bad. Anybody have good or bad experiences with Kaiser in the Seattle area?
Ed

I also have Kaiser Permanente, in in southern California. Lots of shot just to get the operation. Waiting for it to be done

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I have Kaiser Perm and live in the Seattle area. It is based in the Bellevue Medical Center. My policy does not cover WLS, so I have to self fund. If to search for the KP weight loss program in WA, you will get to their site so you can view the info.

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Has anyone with Kaiser in SoCal inland empire area ever been able to go around the 12 weeks options class requirement? If so, how did you do it???

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