How long is the surgery and how many days do you all stay in the hospital?

They say it takes about 3 months after the 12 weeks to have a date for the surgery why is that?. After Reading all this inspiring stories I regret not having it done long time ago.

6 months

The time goes by fast.. They are trying to prepare you for surgery. I have mine tomorrow at 1100am at Kaiser

I took the 12 week class and finished in the beginning of march, 2 weeks later they called me to schedule an appointment to see the surgeon and he scheduled me for April 17!! My process was fast.

It took 3 month for me. I was suppose to be in the hospital over night but has some small issues and stayed 4 days. I feel good now, like everyone struggling with head hunger but feeling well. Where are you having yours done?

Thank you for your reply this is my 3rd week to the program long way to go I am taking it in Carson, south bay kaiser. I need all the support I get and encouragement I get . Thank you again God bless!

Thank you for your reply this is my 3rd week to the program long way to go I am taking it in Carson' date=' south bay kaiser. I need all the support I get and encouragement I get . Thank you again God bless!

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I had my surgery right there, I would recommend doctor Edward mun. He is great... I had no complications and he discharged me the next day

I had my surgery right there' date=' I would recommend doctor Edward mun. He is great... I had no complications and he discharged me the next day[/quote']

Thank you Maggie I will consider him. My best friend's name is Maggie she is overseas she always wanted me to do this . By the time she comes back I will look different.

Yes you will!!! I am 5 months out and have lost 73 pounds, I still got about 30 to go

Kaiser Fresno here. I'm a little different in that I am removal/revision. My band slipped. I did all the classes and stuff w/the band, nothing but an orientation w/my revision. It all had to happen too fast for that. The process I went thru the 1st time was much longer and more in-depth than what y'all do now. The process is worth it tho. Once you're done, you'll wonder why you thought it would take so long! Follow the rules, instructions, guidelines and you'll do fine. Don't be afraid to ask questions and listen carefully to the answers you're given. Best wishes on your journey!

Yes you will!!! I am 5 months out and have lost 73 pounds' date=' I still got about 30 to go[/quote']

That s great Maggie you are almost there. I hope you will post your before and after pics in the future . What was the hardest thing to do for you?. Mine so far is going to the gym I went 4 times this week and I am happy.

Kaiser Fresno here. I'm a little different in that I am removal/revision. My band slipped. I did all the classes and stuff w/the band' date=' nothing but an orientation w/my revision. It all had to happen too fast for that. The process I went thru the 1st time was much longer and more in-depth than what y'all do now. The process is worth it tho. Once you're done, you'll wonder why you thought it would take so long! Follow the rules, instructions, guidelines and you'll do fine. Don't be afraid to ask questions and listen carefully to the answers you're given. Best wishes on your journey![/quote']

Thank you MamaM for your advise I will be a good student I promise . I will keep you posted.

What is Kaiser?

I had my first appointment in April and my surgery is next month. I didn't have to wait, I wanted to so I was sure I was ready and am not rushing into it.

I didn't have to do any program, what does it consist of? All I had to do was a consultation, blood tests, ECG, x-ray and ultra sound.

What is Kaiser?

I had my first appointment in April and my surgery is next month. I didn't have to wait, I wanted to so I was sure I was ready and am not rushing into it.

I didn't have to do any program, what does it consist of? All I had to do was a consultation, blood tests, ECG, x-ray and ultra sound.

Kaiser Permanente is medical center/insurance all-in-one kind of thing.

I am glad that you are taking your time with this and making sure this is what you are really wanting to do. Kaiser requires classes and appointments before granting the okay to proceed w/surgery. It's a whole process and I think a good one, even tho most of us just want to get thru it fast and be on the other side already!

yale88, please do keep me posted. I didn't mean to scold. Sure sounds that way when I re-read what I posted! LOL!!! Sorry about that!

The Kaiser Denver, Colorado area class is only eight weeks long. Weird how it's different in different places huh?

How long is the surgery and how many days do you all stay in the hospital?

They say it takes about 3 months after the 12 weeks to have a date for the surgery why is that?. After Reading all this inspiring stories I regret not having it done long time ago.

I had surgery with West LA Kaiser. The surgery itself took less than an hour. I was in the hospital overnight, no complications. I had my surgery about 6 weeks after my Options classes. It just takes a while for referrals and pre-op appointments. Someone in my class was two weeks ahead of me because she called them rather than waiting to get passed on to the next step. Where as, I let them call me.