I have Kaiser with a 6mo program to get to surgery. I'm A-ok with that and actually looking forward to the process. However, it will require either schedule changes or time off 2-3 times per month.

In general, I'm not sharing about the surgery. Obviously, my husband knows, as do some close friends...definitely only about 5-7 people IRL. I don't want to lie to my employer....but I also don't think my medical procedure is any of their business.

Thoughts?

Good! Me neither. And we're about the same. I'm 5'9 and 285 and don't have diabetes or anything like that. So once you start the classes, does that mean you're approved?

Yep though they give the disclaimer that they can unapproved you if they feel necessary but I'm not worried. Also with the Kaiser by me there is no set amount I have to lose and no psych eval.

What the heck! Apparently I need to move! Lol

Lol it's the wait that is gonna kill me.

At least yours is only 8 weeks!!!

Yeah but then I have to see the nurse and nutritionist a few times, then meet the surgeon, do blood work, then pick a date.

If I were you if sign up to attend the bariatric support group that meets monthly.

It's free

How do you find out about those?

Kaiser puts out a magazine of classes they offer so when you go, ask for it.

Okay. Definitely will! Thank you