sarenawatts

Well I just got a call and the health educaiton department already got my referral. I have my orientation on Thursday the 28th and then the class starts July 9th!!! YAY!!! That means my last class will be September 24th!!!

Okay so here we go. I am 28 years old. I was originally referred for WLS surgery in November. It took me until now to weigh my options and realize that I am not getting any younger and why waste another year of my life getting nowhere. For years I have seen my goal dates pass without a pound lost. I have severe sleep apnea and insulin resistance. I have educated myself on the procedure thoroughly. My referral expired so I am waiting on a new one. That part is easy. I know that I must take the 12 week options class. I am hoping I can get into it quickly. I am looking for people that have gone through the classes or surgery through Kaiser in the Antelope Valley to answer my questions and tell me what to expect. I am wondering how long it will take to get into my surgery.

Do you have a surgery date yet?

Does anyone have any experience with the procress in Palmdale or the Antelope Valley?

Oh I just realized...you are NoCal kasier...I heard they don't have the options. Lucky!

I didn't have to have proof, they never even asked if I tried to lose weight. I e-mailed my doctor about it and they said my BMI was over 40 so I qualified and they referred me. I did hear that during the 3 months of options you are supposed to lose weight.

Hello all. I am new to this site. I am in Palmdale and just started the process. I have been referred for WLS. VSG how did you get in so quickly. Why did you not have to do the options program?