Ok I started my jorney with Kaiser for the 2nd time ( the first time they required options classes for 24 weeks) In Feb. I did not wait for my PCP to submit the refferal, I called the Health Ed and preventive medicine dept in Riverside and got scheduled for the orientation. The orientatation was on Feb 2nd. I recieved a call that following Tuesday asking If I can start the classes on Feb 10th ( I think it was that soon because I choose the morning for classes) .

So I started my first Option class on Feb 10th, and finished on April 27th. During the classes they do tell you who you will be having surgery with, but do not go over the surgeons requirements. So for Riverside Kaiser they use Dr. David Suh. Dr Suh requires that you attend his bariatric seminar, pre op seminar, psych eval, and one support group. I found out this information by going to his website, so I attended the seminar, and I asked Dr Suh, can kaiser do the psych evaluation, and he said Yes. So I did my psych evaluation through Kaiser, just do get it out of the way. When the evaluation is done at Kaiser, you have to sign a Release of Authorzation form( request this at the time of visit)

About the 5th class we were advised to get our physicals, if we had not had them in the past 6 months, before the 6 class I recieved a letter from Dr Provonsha stating that he submitted orders for my lab work ups, ekg, stool test, and chest xray ( since I had my gallbladder removed i did not have to do a ultrasound).

Since all classes and orders have been completed, now l am able to schedule a Medical Interview Appointment. The letter from Dr Provonsha's office stated that once everything was completed to wait 2 weeks then make a appointment with Dr Provonsha. Since I knew all my test came back and was ready for review, I called as soon as my last class was over. I was told the sooniest avail appt with Dr Provonsha was June 19th!! The person I spoke with, not once said I can schedule my interview with another dr. smdh... I am saying this to say ask questions, if i would havd settled for this answer, then i would be waiting for June 19th to complete my next step.

My appointment is on May 2nd, and hopefully my refferal gets put in. Dr suh says that surgery is being scheduled almost a month from consultation. I am hoping that I can have my surgery Mid June, If not July is good too!!! This process so far with Kaiser has been a quick one, people that i know that has had thier sleeve done with Kaiser this year, from start to finish it is about 5 months!!!

Welcome..n congrats on starting ur jorney...it will be more than a few months...unfortunately ...with kp ur classes are 12 weeks...then after that it is a waiting game...i have kp out of riverside...i started classes feb 10th and i will be having surgery sometime in July...maybe early August...i will find out 4 sure on the 28th...so from start to finish 5 to 6 months...Good luck on ur journey

Thanks for the reply.

I was figuring about 5 months. I just wasnt looking forward to all the 1 year posts :/ I read that kaiser Fontana is sending to St Bernardines??

I believe overall Kaiser has hired more surgeons for this procedure also. Before it was only a few surgeons for so many people. Hope it has helped a better wait time.

Right...n they have also started to have more option classes too. They did say the request for surgery has tripled! When I started they told me the next class would be 6 to 8 weeks from the day I had orientation ...but they called the following week. The process is a lot faster then it was back in 2005! When I attempted the first time...glad I didn't do it then, cuz the sleeve was not a option.

Thanks for the reply.

I was figuring about 5 months. I just wasnt looking forward to all the 1 year posts :/ I read that kaiser Fontana is sending to St Bernardines??

No more 1 year process!!!! Which is great...u should be sleeved 6 months from June 22nd!

No more 1 year process!!!! Which is great...u should be sleeved 6 months from June 22nd!

Does that mean you have to be sure to keep the 10% weight loss off for possibly 3 months before surgery?

Does that mean you have to be sure to keep the 10% weight loss off for possibly 3 months before surgery?

Im going to be honest, I didn't. When I went for review I did not lose or gain.. I retained Water due to my monthly..which had me 7lbs heavier then my highest weight..so my process was delayed by a week, cuz he made me come back to see if the water weight was gone. I did not lose 10% n still was approved.

Im going to be honest, I didn't. When I went for review I did not lose or gain.. I retained Water due to my monthly..which had me 7lbs heavier then my highest weight..so my process was delayed by a week, cuz he made me come back to see if the water weight was gone. I did not lose 10% n still was approved.

My sister did it but she got her surgery pretty quickly, but shes in northern CA. Im just afraid of them denying it because i gain something back or something IDK

My friend gained almost 10lbs ..when she went for her consult n was not denied nor was her surgery postponed...then again each person situation is different....u should be ok...when someone else weigh u weekly u tend to lose weight or maintain...for me it was from fear of embarrassment...lol

My friend gained almost 10lbs ..when she went for her consult n was not denied nor was her surgery postponed...then again each person situation is different....u should be ok...when someone else weigh u weekly u tend to lose weight or maintain...for me it was from fear of embarrassment...lol

I can understand that.. lol I think im worried over nothing.... Thanx for the support

This is the discretion of the surgeon, I'm sure. Although I lost about 12lbs by the end of the options class, he told me to not gain anything before surgery or he would re-schedule. I lost 9 more pounds by the date of pre-op, which was the day before surgery. I had to be on liquid the whole day before surgery and when I was weighed again the next morning I had lost another 6lbs. So, I'm thinking, as long as you do not gain, you should be okay.

Krys

Does that mean you have to be sure to keep the 10% weight loss off for possibly 3 months before surgery?

Blqberey- who was your surgeon and where did you have surgey??

Thats good!!! At least they are trying to speed the process up. I finished April 27th..n we are about at the same process.

So u should have ur surgery sometime next month!! Good luck!

Right back atcha! Keep me posted in your journey!

Right back atcha! Keep me posted in your journey!

Will do....let us know what date u get!... I have my consult on the 28th, n i will be sure to do the same!!

Oh, I thought I mentioned in an early post today. Dr. J. Taller at Pacific Baristrics. The website is www.pacificbariatrics.com. They're located in San Diego.

Blqberey- who was your surgeon and where did you have surgey??

Oh' date=' I thought I mentioned in an early post today. Dr. J. Taller at Pacific Baristrics. The website is www.pacificbariatrics.com. They're located in San Diego.

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Thanks! I saw your post after the fact!

Its okay, I wasnt sure....I've been reading and typing away today, lololol.

Thanks! I saw your post after the fact!