So after researching sleeve surgery and just assuming that I didn't qualify through Kaiser because I'm a 36 BMI, I had planned on self paying and being poor. I went to my doctor today, and the bad news is I actually have high blood pressure, so she (doc) prescribed a Water pill for me. I asked her about weight loss surgery and she was all for it! She began telling me about some of her other patients who have had it with much success and no complications. She signed me up for the orientation class on May 24th and then will refer me to the surgeon.

Wow, and all I had to do is ask! Woo hoo! I'm really happy!

I am in Vacaville and just attended the overview class last week and my PCP sent my referral through and I too am anxiously waiting for the surgery center to call and schedule me for the orientation.

I know that at the 5-hour class they give us a binder that is supposed to be like our bible and we bring it to every appointment. I actually found it online in a pdf form. Here is the link: www.permanente.net/kaiser/pdf/39806.pdf (For some reason, the link isn't working on my computer right now. I'm not sure if it's just my internet or the computer. But if it doesn't work, just do a google search for "kaiser richmond bariatric patient information binder". I have already read through it so I have a good idea about what will be covered at the class. Maybe we'll be in the same class! =)

I swear I keep my phone attached at my hip. I set it by the shower, I take it in the bathroom. I do not want to miss their call. lol! I called and listened to their recording and it says they will call within 3 weeks of receiving the referral from your PCP.

Hope that helps. Keep me posted on when they call, maybe we will have the same time frame!

Speak of the devil!! Literally half an hour after I posted this, I got a call!! I go in for the 5 hour class on Tuesday!! Yayyyy!!!!

Woo hoo! Congrats on getting the call! It's exciting to see how quickly it's going others! How many days was it between the referral & getting the call? I'm going to be sad if it takes longer for me, lol!

Woo hoo! Congrats on getting the call! It's exciting to see how quickly it's going others! How many days was it between the referral & getting the call? I'm going to be sad if it takes longer for me, lol!

lol! I wasn't thinking it would go quickly for me. I had myself prepared to wait the full 3 weeks. I got the referral last Thursday and got the call yesterday, so only 6 days! Hopefully the rest of the process will go this quickly, too! =)

Best of luck to you!! Let me know when you get the call!

lol! I wasn't thinking it would go quickly for me. I had myself prepared to wait the full 3 weeks. I got the referral last Thursday and got the call yesterday, so only 6 days! Hopefully the rest of the process will go this quickly, too! =)

Best of luck to you!! Let me know when you get the call!

I'm happy you got that call cuz I'm sure the waiting was killing you as much as it is me. I have to wait for my Mammogram results and if all goes well then my Doc will send the referral to Richmond. I actually spoke to a very sweet gal at the surgery center and she told me that it only takes 3 to 4 days to set up a date once they receive the referral.

Congrats on your new journey, hopefully I will be joining you soon

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Hi-

I'm most of the way through the process.

I'm in the 14 week class in SR Kaiser- will be having surgery in SSF- Dr. Alami. June 13th.

I am thrilled with Kaiser SSF- My wife had Rny back in Dec.

I hope Sac area kaiser is as good!

Hi Lisa,

I live in Folsom and went thru the N. Cal process with Kaiser. I was just sleeved 5/9 in Richmond, Ca.

Great group of folks there and I wish you the best of luck. Dr. Fisher was my surgeon and he is tha BOMB. If you have a choice, pick him!

If I can answer any questions for you, please don't hesitate to inbox me!!

Best of luck to you!

Kelly