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!!!

Congrats to all who are taking this journey.. I too am Kaiser Sleever. I finished my Options class April 27 (Corona classes). I feel very blessed, process seems to have gone so quickly. My Pre-op is this Tuesday July 10th. And my surgery day is two weeks from tomorrow July 23. I'm also Going to be at Kaiser Southbay, my surgeon is Dr. Gary Belzburg. Good luck to everyone and god bless!!!

Congrats to all who are taking this journey.. I too am Kaiser Sleever. I finished my Options class April 27 (Corona classes). I feel very blessed' date=' process seems to have gone so quickly. My Pre-op is this Tuesday July 10th. And my surgery day is two weeks from tomorrow July 23. I'm also Going to be at Kaiser Southbay, my surgeon is Dr. Gary Belzburg. Good luck to everyone and god bless!!![/quote']

What time were your classes??? I too ended class on April 27th

I did the Friday class from 8:30-10.

I did the Friday class from 8:30-10.

Ok....we were in the same class. Were u the one who passes out the spoons?

Lol.. no that was not not me. I usually sat up in front row.. Kinds short Mexican, obviously over weight. Lol. Shoulder length hair

The one that gave me the la fitness pass...lol

Yes that's me!!! And you are which gal? I'm trying to upload a pic to my timeline. I think it can only be dine from my computer. It appears U can't do it from my phone. Lol

Im the taller black girl with curly hair....the one that told the class about this app. i have a date o Aug. 6...it would have been in July but he is on Vac for the last 2 weeks of July. Y u didnt go with sug??

*suh

Oh ok. I know who u are. Um, the Case manager from van buren called me and said I was scheduled to see Belzburg and I wld be having surgery at Southbay. Which I am actually very glad about, because a lot of ppl are being delayed. So I'm happy. Lol. I mean I know its only a few weeks, but a few weeks is a few weeks.

Oh ok. I know who u are. Um' date=' the Case manager from van buren called me and said I was scheduled to see Belzburg and I wld be having surgery at Southbay. Which I am actually very glad about, because a lot of ppl are being delayed. So I'm happy. Lol. I mean I know its only a few weeks, but a few weeks is a few weeks. [/quote']

Do the lady u work with that was in class with us.. have a date?

No not yet, she had some infection I guess that she had take care of so it has delayed her process. Plus she had to lose more weight.

Thats a bummer ...August worked for me cause my daughters birthday is n a couple of weeks...and she has this big week planned. You talk to anyone else?

Nope. Your the only one. Keep me posted with your progress. Good luck!!!

Will do....n u do the same!!! Congrats!