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Kaiser Permanente Options program

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By ThruChristICan, in Insurance & Financing

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thisfathasgot2go    235

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I don't know if I am going to go with RNY or GSV. The more research I do, I think GSV is probably a better option for me. I was referred to a Dr. Casillas at West LA and have an appointment with him next week.

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thisfathasgot2go    235

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Had my surgery consult yesterday with Dr. Casillas. I think I have decided to do the GSV. Just waiting for a surgery date now at West LA. He was very confident and easy to talk to, discuss options, etc. He said I could go either way RNY or GSV. I could still change my mind but I have no existing conditions that would be benefitted from RNY like diabetes or GERD.

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BohemianBeauty    58

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I am going to begin the classes soon here in Los Angeles. I'm hoping for Dr Casillas when I finish. Classes don't end until mid January. So excited and can't wait to hear your progress!

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Ruby Woo    62

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???? I'm scheduled to have my GSV some by Dr. Casiilas on Oct. 8. He's a very warm welcoming Dr. I love his energy. Dr. Benjamin at Kaiser West LA performed my best friends Sleeve, I met with him also but I opted to go with Dr. Casiilas.

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thisfathasgot2go    235

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@@Ruby Woo

I have my GSV with Dr. Casillas on October 7th!

Dr. Casillas is very confident and I feel I will be successful with the surgery.

Good luck!

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thisfathasgot2go    235

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@@BohemianBeauty

The classes were very helpful. I lost 17 lbs during the classes alone. Start using myfitnesspal to track your food and get used to a 1200 to 1500 calorie diet with all food groups represented and an emphasis on getting in your 75 grams of Protein daily and 64 oz of Water. Also track your exercise minutes at least 5 days a week.

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BohemianBeauty    58

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I'm really obsessive about that stuff, yeah, lol, I already do that. I also have always LOVED Water. I drink about 5 liters daily. I have worked in Holistic health for a very long time, but my problem is a regain very easily. So hard to keep it off. I'm fed up. No pun intended. Lol! I've tried it all. It's depressing. I'm so over it. Ready for permanent fitness. I also enjoy working out. I need the Sleeve so that I don't self sabotage. If I'm full, I don't eat. I go to the Options Orientation tomorrow!! And, wow!!!! Your surgery is SO SOON!!!! I'M SO HAPPY FOR YOU!!!! Do you feel ready?! :)

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thisfathasgot2go    235

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@@BohemianBeauty

Yes I am ready to go and committed to following the plan. The classes prepared me well. You will see that the nutritionists want to see you try to follow their instructions. If you follow them and participate, get your labs done on time, turn in your logs and you lose weight, they will approve you and refer you to a surgeon quickly. So yes, from my June 16 class start to an October 7 surgery date is quick and helps to keep the motivation high.

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HapyTrls    71

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I completed options class in September and have an appointment with West Los Angeles on Columbus Day which is what I picked. Kasier wanted to schedule me sooner. I am going to ask for my surgery in January late January my husband retiring the end of Dec and would like to be with me through this process. I think the Kaiser process gives you a chance to learn a lot of things and get you on track for by changing bad habits

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thisfathasgot2go    235

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Thank you @@Ruby Woo.

When is your pre-op appointment?

Did you go visit the anesthesiologist yet?

Pay your deductible?

I guess I will do that the day of surgery?

I saw the doctor on 9/22 and don't plan on going back until surgery day.

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BohemianBeauty    58

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That's awesome. I'm looking forward to taking the classes. I want to be very prepared for the surgery and life after. I'll be at the Woodland Hills location. I'm glad things went so smoothly for you. :) I'll definitely be following all of the instructions. Please keep us updated. <3 congratulations!

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thisfathasgot2go    235

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Congrats! Good luck tomorrow. Don't forget it's ok to ask for pain meds and try to fart and burp as much as possible.

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      On day 4 of the 2 week liquid pre-op diet. Surgery scheduled for June 11th.
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      1. summerseeker

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        Life as a big person had limited my life to what I knew I could manage to do each day. That was eat. I hadn't anything else to look forward to. So my eating choices were the best I could dream up. I planned the cooking in managable lots in my head and filled my day with and around it.

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