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I just completed class 7 at Kaiser Hollywood. Slowly changing habits, increasing exercise and losing some lbs.

I called Panorama City and they had a morning class start TODAY! That is what I wanted! Why did I wait to call! Ugh. I am hoping they will let me in next week and then do the 1st class make up on June 1st. West LA starts an afternoon class on 5/28 at 4:30, but the morning class does not start until August. Baldwin Hills has a class starting in July in the mornings. Sunset is Friday nights at 5:30 starting June 16. I am trying to make this work, but it might not.

Well, I guess I will be waiting until June 16 as that is when next set of Options classes start at Sunset.

So I am back from my orientation class tonight. I have to call tomorrow to see when the next Options class starts. It looks like Sunset only starts 1 class per month and May is already full. I think Baldwin Hills has two starts a month and they were not full last I checked. Has anyone asked their PCP for a referral to another Health Education location after the orientation. I just think waiting 6 weeks til the June class is a waste of time and I could be half way through with the 12 weeks options class by the time this one starts.

I am starting the process like you. Tomorrow I am going to the orientation class at Kaiser Sunset.

@@Dave in SoCal Thank you for responding. Is this three months after your three months of classes? How often are the classes in Hollywood. I am signed up for orientation this Weds, May 6. I will consider attending the support group, is that a support group for post-OP. Do you know if I will have a problem getting approved if I have an over 40 BMI but no other issues (yet) like diabetes or heart disease, etc.? Thanks!

Have any of you been refused by Kaiser because of a BMI under 42 and no underlying medical issues?

Thank you for responding. I will consider Downey or South Bay if they provide great service and doctors. Also thanks for the information on the DS. I have heard of it as being an option, but not those details. Good to know this.

Hello, I was just referred to Health Education by my PCP. My PCP is at Sunset. I am willing to consider other locations for the OPTIONS PROGRAM, not just Sunset if I can get a better experience, a better doctor, more opportunities to try newer options like Duodenal Switch. Has anyone gone through the process at Kaiser Sunset or Baldwin Park? These are the closest locations to my home and work. If so, were the days/classes numerous and flexible? Weekends? Days and evenings? Does it take longer at Sunset vs. Baldwin Hills? Or vice-versa? Should I consider one of the other locations around Los Angeles? Baldwin Hills has no weekends, but several options during the week during the day and night. It was explained to me that for three months, you meet 2x a month for 3 hours each class. They have two orientations a month. Sunset confirmed their next class is May 18, with a mix of weekends, day and evening classes (days/times not confirmed). I would like to start at a center that is not backlogged or takes a long time to get appointments and classes. Thanks for sharing your knowledge and information.

I am in NE Los Angeles between Glendale and Pasadena. I have Kaiser. Which office should I consider? My PCP just told me she would refer me yesterday, so I have not been contacted yet.

I am just starting the process. My PCP told me yesterday at my annual that she would be referring me to Health Education. Can anyone share the telephone number for the options program. My PCP is at the Sunset location and I love in NE Los Angeles, between Glendale and Pasadena. Are there options programs up this way? Thanks!