Jagcoach

No, I did not have Dr Kim but I would suggest to continue to try and lose weight. If you don't keep losing they'll cancel your surgery, even if they already gave you a date. Also be prepared after surgery, it's tough but the results are unbelievable once you get past month 3. I've lost 100 pounds since I finished options and 75 since surgery last September, I've never felt better. It's going to get tougher before it gets better but you'll feel great in 5 or 6 months.

Options is a weight loss class. It explains everything about the surgery and eating before and after. Its every other week for 3 months or so. Its mandatory at Kaiser and you're expected to lose weight during this time. Typically 10% of your weight but no number is officially given to you. You have to "pass" the class to get the surgery but there's no test. If you show up to class and lose a little weight you'll be ok. There were no hidden costs at Kaiser for the surgery just whatever your co pay is. For me it was $250