Kaiser in Maryland - DMV

[Natz 0]

Hi Guys .. Im a newbie and im so happy that this group is here ive learned so much from you all.

I have just started my journey ive already seen my PCP , done my blood tests and i see my nutritionist on Thursday.

I was wondering if anyone in my area has Kaiser to give me some insight on what their process was and also the costs.

All feedback is welcome even if you dont have kaiser

Thanks much

[zoelifechick 7]

I am not with Kaiser, but I wish you the best on your journey.

[Natz 0]

Thx Hun!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[shellnsons 7]

Not with Kaiser but I wish you the best. I am also in the DMV area thinking about going to Dr. Ramos...self pay

[Natz 0]

Thank u shellnsons! When do u think ur going to have your surgery? is Dr Ramos in the DMV?

[shellnsons 7]

Not sure yet I would love to have it at the end of the year or the beginning...I have to save the money $5700 not including air fare...Dr.Ramos is in Mexico..

Edited to add my insurance will not pay for it so I am a self payer..

[Deevah 3]

Im with Kaiser and I was sleeved on 8/31. the process starts with the NUT visits. Depending on which version of Kaiser you have (I have the FEDS version), you have to visit your NUT once a month for 6 months at $20/visit. I had to be tested for sleep apnea, and that visit was $20. I was diagnosed with sleep apnea, so the three subsequent visits cost $20 each and the CPAP machine cost close to $700.

During your NUT visits, you will be required to lose 3% of your current body weight. If you do not lose thhat 3% within the six months, you will have to continue to see the NUT until you lose the weight. After you meet the weight goal, the NUT submits the paperwork to the board. The board meets twice a month. It generally takes up to 2 weeks to hear back from them (a few days if you check your kp.org website for the referral).

Once you're approved, you go to see the surgeon ($20). My doctor gave me a bunch of perscriptions that I had to get filled ($42). Then, the next appointment was the pre-op appointment with the surgeon ($20). I had to get a physical, chest x-ray and blood work from my PCP ($10) two weeks before surgery, and on surgery day I had to pay Holy Cross a $75 co-pay.

Has anyone told you about the Weight Loss Surgery Support Group meetings? They are held at the Marlow Heights Medical Center from 6-7:30pm on the first Tuesday of the month. In October, we are having a lot of post-ops come by to talk to the pre-ops and answer questions and share experiences. You should try to come out if you can. You can pre-register or just show up and register when you arrive. I encourage all Kaiser patients to attend, as I learned alot at these meetings and made some good surgery buddies.

Let me know if you need any additional information.

[shellnsons 7]

Deevah

Marlow heights is not too far from me...Is the meeting for Kaiser patients only? What room you can PM me if you like...thanks a bunch

Im with Kaiser and I was sleeved on 8/31. the process starts with the NUT visits. Depending on which version of Kaiser you have (I have the FEDS version), you have to visit your NUT once a month for 6 months at $20/visit. I had to be tested for sleep apnea, and that visit was $20. I was diagnosed with sleep apnea, so the three subsequent visits cost $20 each and the CPAP machine cost close to $700.

During your NUT visits, you will be required to lose 3% of your current body weight. If you do not lose thhat 3% within the six months, you will have to continue to see the NUT until you lose the weight. After you meet the weight goal, the NUT submits the paperwork to the board. The board meets twice a month. It generally takes up to 2 weeks to hear back from them (a few days if you check your kp.org website for the referral).

Once you're approved, you go to see the surgeon ($20). My doctor gave me a bunch of perscriptions that I had to get filled ($42). Then, the next appointment was the pre-op appointment with the surgeon ($20). I had to get a physical, chest x-ray and blood work from my PCP ($10) two weeks before surgery, and on surgery day I had to pay Holy Cross a $75 co-pay.

Has anyone told you about the Weight Loss Surgery Support Group meetings? They are held at the Marlow Heights Medical Center from 6-7:30pm on the first Tuesday of the month. In October, we are having a lot of post-ops come by to talk to the pre-ops and answer questions and share experiences. You should try to come out if you can. You can pre-register or just show up and register when you arrive. I encourage all Kaiser patients to attend, as I learned alot at these meetings and made some good surgery buddies.

Let me know if you need any additional information.