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!!!

I went through the options class ( started Jan 29th)and I'm having surgery this coming monday ( the 25th) at West LA with Dr. Zelada.

I went through the options class ( started Jan 29th)and I'm having surgery this coming monday ( the 25th) at West LA with Dr. Zelada.

Awsome!! Which kaiser were you put of initially? Did he put you on a pre-op diet?

Kaiser is a very long process. I hope today is the day I finally have a date to meet a surgeon

@ gettinhealthy....I did my classes in Woodland Hills. I kinda waffled at doing the surgery,but soon decided.

whoops ....and yes I did the 3 months of dieting and lost a total of 28 pound (total is 44). I have not lost any since my class ended in early April, but I haven't gained any either. I just have to do all liquids the day before.

Kaiser is a very long process. I hope today is the day I finally have a date to meet a surgeon

When did u start the process??

Im going to kaiser Downey for options classes and surgery will be at south bay kaiser. I think that's in harbor city. Completed first labs and will do again at ten week. I will be done with classes Aug 2. Im hoping I can get Dr. Zane at least by Sept for the famous sleeve.

Im going to kaiser Downey for options classes and surgery will be at south bay kaiser. I think that's in harbor city. Completed first labs and will do again at ten week. I will be done with classes Aug 2. Im hoping I can get Dr. Zane at least by Sept for the famous sleeve.

You have to do labs twice??? We only did them once..but the orders for the labs were submitted our 6 th week.

When did u start the process??

I was in the same class with getinghealthy so Jan to March 27

Congrats!!!!! Everything will turn out great and as soon as you are able, let us all now how you're doing.

Krys

I went through the options class ( started Jan 29th)and I'm having surgery this coming monday ( the 25th) at West LA with Dr. Zelada.

Hi KishaE

Dr. Zane performed a sleeve for a friend of mine...There are a few ladies in the site as well. One I know for sure is 'sleeve4me'...She is very helpful and active to the site....

Krys

Im going to kaiser Downey for options classes and surgery will be at south bay kaiser. I think that's in harbor city. Completed first labs and will do again at ten week. I will be done with classes Aug 2. Im hoping I can get Dr. Zane at least by Sept for the famous sleeve.

Yes I talked to sleeve4me she's a great person and she invited me to attend the monthly meet up support group. I haven't found anyone else that went through kaiser so bay.

I was in the same class with getinghealthy so Jan to March 27

Ok....did u get a consult date today???

Ok....did u get a consult date today???

No I was hoping that everyone's positive energy would help me make it happen. I'm so ready for this.

No I was hoping that everyone's positive energy would help me make it happen. I'm so ready for this.

It will happen...u waiting for a call? This is for ur consult right?