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!!!

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

Yes it's for the first consult with the surgeon. I spent all day checking all the doctors at the West Los Angeles kaiser and came to the conclusion that I feel confident that all the doctors there are capable of doing this procedure. So tomorrow morning I'm going to call and see if I can't get the appointment with the doctor that has the least wait time till surgery

Goodluck....I hope u get a date tomorrow...that way u will know ur next step....instead of waiting...not knowing is the worse with the whole waiting process...u can only pick a surgeon with west l.a only?

Goodluck....I hope u get a date tomorrow...that way u will know ur next step....instead of waiting...not knowing is the worse with the whole waiting process...u can only pick a surgeon with west l.a only?

I asked to be referred there. If I wasn't referred from fontana, I would have to wait until the hub called me. Who knows how long that would take. It seems like kaiser fontana has the slowest process.

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.

Keisha- I went to the meeting with Sleeve4me in May. It was sooooooooooooooo awesome. So very informative. Going to go to the one in July as well. Hope to see you there!

I will be there. Im going to inbox your my phone number.

Hi nina I started classes June 7th

Keisha- I went to the meeting with Sleeve4me in May. It was sooooooooooooooo awesome. So very informative. Going to go to the one in July as well. Hope to see you there!

Where do u guys meet?

July its in Ontario ask sleeve4me to add you.

Thickiest2Thick

Well I called just now and they gave me an appointment for July 13. With dr casillas. I have heard mixed reviews about him. On other hand my mom knows him from when he was a resident at harbor ucla. She said he is not that bad

Whoot whoot!!! @ Nina!!

Thickiest2Thick

Well I called just now and they gave me an appointment for July 13. With dr casillas. I have heard mixed reviews about him. On other hand my mom knows him from when he was a resident at harbor ucla. She said he is not that bad

Were the reviews based on him as a person, or bad reviews on the surgeries he has performed....Congrats on getting ur date!!

Alright!!! The date is soon.....Stay positive.

Krys

Thickiest2Thick

Well I called just now and they gave me an appointment for July 13. With dr casillas. I have heard mixed reviews about him. On other hand my mom knows him from when he was a resident at harbor ucla. She said he is not that bad

Were the reviews based on him as a person' date=' or bad reviews on the surgeries he has performed....Congrats on getting ur date!![/quote']

His personality is a bit harsh but, he is an excellent doctor. I'm not looking to making him my bff so. I hope I get a sooner appointment.

Thanks krys its 24 days away

His personality is a bit harsh but' date=' he is an excellent doctor. I'm not looking to making him my bff so. I hope I get a sooner appointment.

Thanks krys its 24 days away[/quote']

Lol Right!!! Him being a excellent doctor is all that matters!! Goodluck

Where do u guys meet?

Actually it's in Rancho cucamanga at Victoria gardens food court. It's an awesome group of people! Everyone is so nice and eager to share their stories. You won't be disappointed.