I just started my journey. Im so exited! I am having the WLS by Kaiser Permanente in so california. Anyone from the orange health pavillion? My main concern is that the dr's decide which surgery you get. I have my mind and heart set on the VSG. I have made a some research and watched endless youtube videos from sleevers. I hope that the surgeon approves the sleeve.

I had the sleeve surgery with Kaiser.

Best thing I ever did!

Good luck to you.

Kelly

YES U CAN

I HAVE KAISER & I START MY OPTIONS CLASS AT THE ORANGE HEALTH PAVILLION ON 12-6-11. HAVE YOU BEEN APPROVED YET?

MICHELLE

I have 3 more weeks to finish the options plan. I'm also at the Orange Health Pavillion. It's been a great journey so far. I guess once you are approved for the classes it's a for sure thing. I hope so. They told us in the program that Kaiser Doctors are doing the surgeries at the South Bay location and that the process is pretty quick. So I'm hoping I get mine done in January.

I have 3 more weeks to finish the options plan. I'm also at the Orange Health Pavillion. It's been a great journey so far. I guess once you are approved for the classes it's a for sure thing. I hope so. They told us in the program that Kaiser Doctors are doing the surgeries at the South Bay location and that the process is pretty quick. So I'm hoping I get mine done in January.

Yes, it does go fast after your done with the Option's classes. I was done Aug 27th. I was in for surgery on Oct 25th.

Good luck with your journey!

I had attended the Options class at the Orange Pavilion and was approved and referred to Dr. Leport's office in Fountain Valley. I had surgery with Dr. Kelly Francis and have had no problems. She is awesome. Good luck

That's great! Thanks for the info, I still need to see what my option for surgeons will be. After your last options class, how soon did you have the surgery? Did everything go smoothly with the referrals?

I'm going through WLS Kaiser and have my date on 10/17/11. When I had my first appointment with the surgeon, he discussed the options with me and asked which surgery I was interested in. We agreed and it's set. You always have a choice. If you are not a good candidate for one, then they would probably refuse because it's for your own health and safety but you don't have to do anything you don't want to. Good Luck!

I am also with Kaiser. The one I go to is in Downey. That is where I attended 12 weeks of the option classes. Since they don't do bariatric surgery there, I am having it done at Kaiser South Bay, in Harbor City. By Dr. Edward Mun, who I understand is one of the best surgeons in the country for this type of surgery.

I went in, wanting the RNY, but Dr. Mun thought the sleeve would be best for me because I am considered high risk do to some other health factors.

So yes, you do get to choose. But a GOOD doctor will also tell you his/her opinion and help guide you into a surgery that is best for you to succeed!

Good Luck to you!

P.S. Sorry about the double post! I hadn't realized I had already commented on this thread...

@@bettyboop I know you had the surgery years ago but I'm thinking of going with Dr Mun...was he a stickler for you losing 10% of the weight before doing the surgery?

I know this has been MONTHSSSS but im on the same page as you! Have you gone? I have 4 weeks to go with options.

I'm going through WLS Kaiser and have my date on 10/17/11. When I had my first appointment with the surgeon, he discussed the options with me and asked which surgery I was interested in. We agreed and it's set. You always have a choice. If you are not a good candidate for one, then they would probably refuse because it's for your own health and safety but you don't have to do anything you don't want to. Good Luck!

I am also with Kaiser. The one I go to is in Downey. That is where I attended 12 weeks of the option classes. Since they don't do bariatric surgery there, I am having it done at Kaiser South Bay, in Harbor City. By Dr. Edward Mun, who I understand is one of the best surgeons in the country for this type of surgery.

I went in, wanting the RNY, but Dr. Mun thought the sleeve would be best for me because I am considered high risk do to some other health factors.

So yes, you do get to choose. But a GOOD doctor will also tell you his/her opinion and help guide you into a surgery that is best for you to succeed!

Good Luck to you!

P.S. Sorry about the double post! I hadn't realized I had already commented on this thread...

@@bettyboop I know you had the surgery years ago but I'm thinking of going with Dr Mun...was he a stickler for you losing 10% of the weight before doing the surgery?

I am also with Kaiser. The one I go to is in Downey. That is where I attended 12 weeks of the option classes. Since they don't do bariatric surgery there, I am having it done at Kaiser South Bay, in Harbor City. By Dr. Edward Mun, who I understand is one of the best surgeons in the country for this type of surgery.
I went in, wanting the RNY, but Dr. Mun thought the sleeve would be best for me because I am considered high risk do to some other health factors.
So yes, you do get to choose. But a GOOD doctor will also tell you his/her opinion and help guide you into a surgery that is best for you to succeed!
Good Luck to you!
P.S. Sorry about the double post! I hadn't realized I had already commented on this thread...

I chose Dr. Mun as well. How long did it take from consultation with the surgeon to your scheduled surgery date? My consultation is on June 8th. Thanks!