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I am Sothern Ca Kaiser but they told me to expect 9 months Orentation to surgery date

Feb 27- Orientation

March 5- Blood work and EKG ordered

March 5th&6th- I got ALL the labs done.

March 11- Got the call to schedule the appt with Options Dr.

March 12- appt with Options Dr for approval or denial (approved)

March 13- Called with start date options for the 24 weeks of classes

April 3 - Sept 11 Classes

I was told aprox 6 weeks after last class for surgery date. But so far the time lines have not been the full time I was told, but I don't want to bank on that. I am hopeful it will end up more like 8 months Orientation to Surgery day, 7 and a half would make me super happy! but I will take whatever I get

I have been telling people on a need to know basis, and a few that I knew would understand. But I didn't want my brother (whom I am very close to) to be the last to know. I am still 6-8 months out as I have Kaiser and have to complete 24 weeks of classes. But an opportunity presented it's self so I went for it.......It was just as bad as I had feared he told me he doesn't think I have tried hard enough to lose it naturally and I should just try a detox diet that and him and his GF are doing......yeah. I just cried and told him I'm not telling anyone else because of the judgment. It's hard to feel like I don't have my big brother in my corner on my side.....I'm pretty devastated.

Reading your post has touched my heart! I wish I had words of wisdom but I haven't had my surgery yet. But I can tell you, you have done this for you and your health and this is just a phase in the journey. Be strong, stay positive, and do what you can. :-)

I am in San Diego, I have Kaiser and start the 6 months of classes April 3, 2014

I was told as long as I don't gain weight it's okay, but to try my best for the %10. I hope my coach is a good one, it seems like there are some really good ones and some not good ones. My classes begin April 3, 2014

Hello to both of you! I am also in San Diego going thru the Kaiser program, I am wondering how long did you have to wait from your last class to surgery date??

I was just called with potential start dates for the classes and I am incredibly torn!! one date is a month sooner than the other but would make my days start VERY early. Decisions Decisions!!

I was just approved and will be starting the 6 month pre op program at Kaiser. Is there anyone in the SoCal area or maybe someone who also has Kaiser?

I'm in San Diego!! I was just approved and surgery will be 6-9 months away, I am with Kaiser so I have to complete their 6month program.

I went to the orientation February 27^th In San Diego. While I have been working up to the surgery for over two years, talking to my previous doctors, reading anything I could find, watching videos, talking to friends, I was well educated. I was still overwhelmed. I have completed all my labs and have my appointment with the Doctor at Options tonight at 7pm. I know this is what I want and what I need, but I also have slowly began to mourn some of my comfort foods and mentally trying to get ready for life without them. Attitude is everything, and if mine sucks then so will my outlook and fear will win. I won’t let it, it has already stolen so much of my life. I know I will find comfort new things, and I can’t wait to welcome back old comforts like swimming. I know the program is overwhelming but I am confident the process Kaiser makes you go thru will help me be prepared.