Philo Beddoe

I went to the orientation today. And I believe anyone can attend the orientation as long as they have it scheduled. Just call the KP Health Education dept. and they will schedule it for you. But, be advised they are VERY serious about BMI. If you have a BMI of 50 or above you automatically qualify. If you have a BMI of 40-49 you must have co-morbidies. If you have a BMI of 39 or under you have to schedule an appointment with the bariatric docotors (number provided at orientation) and they will decide if you qualify or not. I am kind of dissapointed. My BMI is 39, and I have co-morbidies. But based on the impression I got at the orientation I have a slim chance of getting accepted. I exercise, eat right, and take care of myself. But I have hypothyroidims which slows down my metabolism and I have a very hard time losing weight. I have even starved myself just eating salad and rice, and I only lost 10 pounds and gained it back. I don't drink beer or soda either....

MY BMI is also around 38-39. I sent an email to my KP doctor and they told me to call the "Education Department" to schedule the orientation meeting, and if I still needed a referral after that to call them. A few questions: I am in So Cal region. 1. What is the orientation meeting 2. I have high cholesterol, hypothyroidism, and a fatty liver, are those co-morbidalities? Any information provided is greatly appreciated.

Yes, I am located in So. California. Also can you explain what co-morbidalities are? Thank you for your help.

I am a male. My BMI is about 38-39. I have hypothyroidsim, high cholesterol. I sent an email to my Kaiser PCP and they told me to call the education department. I did, and I am scheduled for an "orientation" class on Oct. 16th. What is this class? What do they cover? Are my chances for the lap band slim becasue of my low BMI?