TammyLee66

Yes I've heard that they do go by quick how are you doing how much are you down since having the surgery and did you have to do a 12 week class I've heard other people have to do a 24 and were you able to get all your preop's done before your 12 week class what's up Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

If you are determined you will be able to get their through the blizzard be safe Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

It all depends on your insurance company and what the requirements are for your insurance policy everybody's insurance has different requirements Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

These are the requirements for KAISER KAISER PERMANENTE COVERS WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY In Am I Covered by OC StaffOctober 19, 2013 To qualify for coverage of weight loss surgery, your policy must include coverage. Not all policies include coverage. To find out if you policy includes coverage, please talk direclty to Kaiser Permanente. Kaiser Permanente covers weight loss surgery. Gastric bypass, lap band, and gastric sleeve surgery are all covered by Kaiser Permanente assuming you meet the requirements listed below. KAISER PERMANENTE REQUIREMENTS FOR COVERAGE Surgery is a tool for the severely obese who cannot lose weight through the traditional means. Kaiser Permanente covers weight loss surgery in most cases, assuming you meet the requirements below. Body Mass Index of 40 or greater, OR Body Mass Index of 35 or greater with at least one major comorbidity. Comorbidities may include severe sleep apnea, high cholesterol, diabetes, etc. Over the age of 18. Completed a medically supervised weight loss program within the last two years. Have been morbidly obese for at least 3 of the last 5 years. This should be documented by a physician (i.e. annual visits to your OB/GYN, etc.) Successfully completed a psychological exam. There are no issues that may make it difficult for you stick to your new diet and lifestyle post-surgery. TYPES OF WEIGHT LOSS SURGERY COVERED BY KAISER PERMANENTE Kaiser Permanente covers the most commonly covered weight loss surgeries. They are listed below: Gastric bypass Lap gastric bands (Lap Band and Realize Band) Gastric sleeve surgery (Sleeve gastrectomy) Duodenal switch surgery Procedures not covered by Kaiser Permanente include: Trans-oral stapling procedures ‘Mini-Gastric bypasses’ Gastric plication with or without a gastric band Are gastric band fills covered? Yes. Lap band fills are covered if your original procedure was covered by Kaiser Permanente. DO I HAVE TO HAVE OBESITY SURGERY AT A KAISER FACILITY? Yes. As with most things with Kaiser you need to stay in-house and have the procedure at a Kaiser facility. CONTACT INFORMATION FOR KAISER PERMANENTE Sign on to the Kaiser website and contact them here. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

And for me I had just seen my doctor and she had always been talking about my weight with me and I asked for a referral to have bariatric surgery and she said no problem and it probably took about 4-7 days to get the referral letter to call regarding orientation. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I have Kaiser I just went to my first orientation last night the area I live in which is outside of Bakersfield California you have to do a 12 week class called options I start my first class on February 21st and they told me once you complete your classes and you do all the pre-ops and everything which most people get it all done during The 12 weeks. Also they told us last night you need to lose 10% of your body weight the doctors like to see at least that much come off before surgery and when you're finished with the classes and if you've completed everything and you've lost the 10% usually you get an appointment with the surgeon within 1-2 weeks and then 3 weeks after that you're having surgery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am going to start my options class on February 21 I went to the orientation yesterday I am going to the Bakersfield Ca KAISER Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good luck let us know how you're doing Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Very exciting congrats Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good luck to everyone hopefully I'll have my surgery in June Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am pretty sure in our orientation last night they said 60. I'm not 100% sure Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I will probably start walking about 30 minutes a day, and doing some light gym exercises Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I had my KAISER orientation tonight lots and lots of information that I knew a lot about but found out some stuff I didn't know. I now have a date to start my options class which is February 21 it is a 12 week class.. They weighed everyone tonight and they also told us that in The next 12 weeks we should lose 10% of our weight. So tomorrow morning I will start eating healthier and get that extra weight off I am very excited for this journey. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I would definitely call your doctors office and let them know that you are not sure why you are not losing weight... And ask what you can possibly do. I'm not sure if that's too many calories for a Weight Loss Diet as I have not done mine yet that does sound like a lot of calories Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Does your doctor have you on any type of diet where you're eating certain foods?I have seen other post where other people are drinking 2 shakes a day and eating a sensible meal at dinner. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am so excited tomorrow Feb 7th @ 5:30-7:30 pm my Orientation with KAISER Insurance I am hoping I can start classes which are 12 weeks right away. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good luck let us know how you're doing Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Good Luck tomorrow I hopefully start my classes for Kaiser insurance next week I have orientation on Tuesday and then hopefully surgery date. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

1.. I can't wait to fit comfortably in my Front seat of my car 2.. I can't wait to go skiing again 3.. I can't wait to fit into all my nice clothes that I have that are smaller sizes 4.. I can't wait till February 7th to come when I start my Orientation with Kaiser I'm sure the list can go on and on Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

I am new to all this but I've seen them at GNC I think I haven't started any of my diet yet Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

That's great that they approved you I don't think my insurance Kaiser will unless you lose 10% of your body weight Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Hopefully the time will go by really quick Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

What kind of insurance do you have??so you have to do go to your doctor for six months before you can have surgery. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

That is awesome I'm hoping mine flies by as well did you have to lose 10% of your bodyweight during your three months Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

With me I have been with KAISER for four years and I have always struggled with my weight so every time I go to my doctors weighed me and my weight has not changed much and as well as my BMI I also have high blood pressure and the last few times I've had blood work done my Doctor said im on the verge of possibly being pre-diabetic if I don't start eating right my doctor always mentions that to me. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App