Hello,

Brand new to this site but it seems like a valuable tool!! I am also brand new to Kaiser So Cal - La Palma and I need a PCP who will refer me to the Options program. I have a BMI of 38.5 with Gout, Gerds, Asthma and High blood pressure. My previous doctor of 10 years (with a different health ins. company) gave me a referral for WLS 2 years ago but my plan at the time did not cover it so now I have Kaiser So Cal and it is covered but I'm back to square one.

I had my very first appt. today with my current Kaiser PCP and asked him for a referral and he told me to sign up for the weight management information class because they have good affordable weight loss programs. I informed him I am currently enrolled in Weight Watchers and he said nothing. Also gave him my weight loss history and a overview of my numerous weight loss attempts with various companies/ programs and still nothing.

I am so ready to begin this new healthy chapter of my life and I would greatly appreciate anyone's information regarding there PCP or any advice regarding there experience with Kaiser So Cal and WLS.

Thanks ???? Christy

Hi, I am Kaiser Georgia, I was referred to the same weight management information class, this class is to inform you of the difference Bariatric WLS, very good class. I started back in November 2014 and just getting to sit down with the surgeon May 29, 2015. I have been given my surgery date August 5, 2015. Its a process for sure but; you need all the information to may a informed decision. You can ask me any questions about my journey, I will be more than happy to share.

Hi, I am Kaiser Georgia, I was referred to the same weight management information class, this class is to inform you of the difference Bariatric WLS, very good class. I started back in November 2014 and just getting to sit down with the surgeon May 29, 2015. I have been given my surgery date August 5, 2015. Its a process for sure but; you need all the information to may a informed decision. You can ask me any questions about my journey, I will be more than happy to share.

Hi, I am Kaiser Georgia, I was referred to the same weight management information class, this class is to inform you of the difference Bariatric WLS, very good class. I started back in November 2014 and just getting to sit down with the surgeon May 29, 2015. I have been given my surgery date August 5, 2015. Its a process for sure but; you need all the information to may a informed decision. You can ask me any questions about my journey, I will be more than happy to share.

Thank you so much!!! I'm scheduled to attend the Weight loss management class on 7/20/15 and I'm pretty excited. Congrats on your surgery date!!