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I have Kaiser and my BMI (45) automatically qualified me.

Hey guys! I'm with Kaiser in Modesto and attending the WLS overview in manteca on the 18th. My PCP said to email her after I'm done with the class and she'll refer me to a surgeon, I know you guys didn't go through kaiser in the central valley, but i can't find anyone else on this entire website closer to my area than you guys! I just have no idea what to expect.....I read about 12 week classes or 6 month classes or hoops and hoops that have to be jumped through but it seems kaiser nor cal works different than that? i was hoping to be banded by april but i don't know if that's a feasible goal.........any thoughts? when my pcp says she'll refer me to a surgeon after the overview class, what does that really mean? (i was expecting to have to go to a psychologist, nutritionist etc..,...) thanks in advance!!!! can't wait!

Hi!!!!!! My name is Emily and I am 29, mother of 2 boys and 1 welsh corgi I live in central CA (think Modesto, Sacramento, Manteca....then go a little east to the foothills of the sierra nevada's). I have been with Kaiser for 1 year. I went to see my PCP in December to talk about lap-band, she ok'd me because of my BMI (which is approx. 44) I am going to a mandatory weight loss surgery class in 2 weeks and then my PCP will refer me to a surgeon. I have NO IDEA what to expect from there. I have read SO MANY posts on this forum and it seems everyone has a different journey when it comes to the steps that they take before surgery and I can't seem to find anyone who has gone through Kaiser in Central Cal...........so, anyone have any ideas on what I can expect? So excited about all this. It doesn't seem real, like something this wonderful and helpful could really happen to me! I had resigned myself to being the "big girl of the family" for the rest of my life (despite the calorie counting and exercise that has been a normal part of my life for the last 15 years!) Glad to be here, can't wait to find some new friends