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I went to orientation about a month ago and today I called to let them know I am ready to get started on my classes. They signed my up for classes starting 10/1/15 and will complete 1/14/2016. There are 4 weeks that land on holidays during my classes on thursdays but I am looking at it as 4 more weeks to get my 10% off. Anyone else starting around that time?

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Which kaiser? I didn't have too do any classes... I kinda wish I did though it's always good to be prepared ..

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I scheduled for a physical, at which time I will ask for a referral. (West la) last year physical MD did not give me a referral for being under 40 bmi. Unfortunately/fortunately I am right at 40 now. Hopefully I can get the referral! Did you have hard time getting the rederral??

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I will be at kaiser woodland hills for classes and then at west la for the surgery. And as for difficulty qualifying and getting the referral, it wasnt difficult as I broke my leg a few years back and have a metal rod holding it together so working out can prove to be quite painful when I have to increase it to get past that 30 pound plateau. I am hoping that this will give me the jump start I need to get enough weight off so I can excersize properly without getting hurt. I also went in with a 46.5 bmi and high cholesterol so I met all of the requirements, my doctor was actually quite pleased I had asked about it. I think the fact that I went in with a lot of research under my belt and a solid understanding of the risks and benefits really helped him feel comfortable with giving me the referral.

Also, on a side note, he re-measured my height and found I was an inch shorter than previously recorded so my bmi actually went up slightly, which did not hurt my chances of qualifying. You might ask your doctor to do the same if you are right at the limit.

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@@SleevingBeauty I went through the program at Kaiser Woodland Hills and it was fantastic!!! I just had the sleeve done 2 weeks ago!! email me at freewayforever@att.net and we can exchange numbers for support!!

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I went through Kaiser Fontana. I started my classes Feb 3rd and had my surgery July 2nd. I am happy I completed the classes. I actually gained 2lbs from the beginning of the class until the end. I am about 8 weeks post op and so thankful I had the classes.

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