Hey everyone, I have my options orientation tomorrow at Kaiser. I'm so nervous. Can anyone give me any insight on what to expect?

-Shay

Is this class the same as Health education classes? I saw my doctor and he asked me to attend a class, but it wasn't called Options.

No its not the same. Options is for those who are taking the steps for bariatric surgery. Health education classes are for those who are wanting to lose weight just by changes in their food and excercise.

Yeah, I discovered that. I was just referred to the Options orientation. Yay!

Awesome!!!!! What day is it?

Tuesday, 9/26

Hi everyone!

I'm also with Kaiser So-Cal in Irvine.

So I had to do the health information class previously mentioned before my PCP gave me my bariatric surgery referral. I called today and was told over the phone that it would be at least 2 weeks before I heard anything else (5-7 days for approval process) and then I would be mailed an information packet. Did any of you have to do this? And if so, how long did you wait and what did the packet entail? What's the next step after that?

I'm very eager to start losing weight but I'm afraid to budge just yet as I'm only eligible due to BMI (42.0). I don't have any other co-morbidities (that I know of) that would qualify me outside of that. Do they use your BMI from the date of referral, or do they take your weight again at a later time and determine from there? Basically, wondering if I should maintain my current weight (as much as that would suck).

Thank you!

- E

i didnt have to do the Health Information Class but i think i did that a few years ago. You will recieve a packet in the mail. It basically talks about the different types of surgerys and a phone number to call to set up an appointment to go to the next Orientation class. After the orientation class, you will need to go get your labs, EKG done as well as provide a stool sample (i know, gross). Once all the results come back, they will call you to schedule an appointment with a Physician Assistant to go over the results. If the P.A. gives the ok, then they will contact you to schedule you for the next Options Session.

I personally didnt start losing my weight until after i met with the P.A and she gave the OK. But I believe they use your weight from your referrel date.

On ‎9‎/‎20‎/‎2017 at 3:14 PM, LoveMatilda said:

Tuesday, 9/26

Awesome! Onto the next step!

12 minutes ago, lala777o1 said:

i didnt have to do the Health Information Class but i think i did that a few years ago. You will recieve a packet in the mail. It basically talks about the different types of surgerys and a phone number to call to set up an appointment to go to the next Orientation class. After the orientation class, you will need to go get your labs, EKG done as well as provide a stool sample (i know, gross). Once all the results come back, they will call you to schedule an appointment with a Physician Assistant to go over the results. If the P.A. gives the ok, then they will contact you to schedule you for the next Options Session.

I personally didnt start losing my weight until after i met with the P.A and she gave the OK. But I believe they use your weight from your referrel date.

Oh yea, you have to go get a nicotine test before you can get into the orientation class.

I've done all tests, nutrition classes, support groups, etc. with Kaiser in Northern California. I did my blood work and EKG this morning, now meeting with the nurse next week to discuss surgery date! All other pre-op requirements have been finally met! So excited to get this done...sooner rather than later.

On ‎9‎/‎29‎/‎2017 at 0:13 PM, MG1776 said:

I've done all tests, nutrition classes, support groups, etc. with Kaiser in Northern California. I did my blood work and EKG this morning, now meeting with the nurse next week to discuss surgery date! All other pre-op requirements have been finally met! So excited to get this done...sooner rather than later.

Awesome!!!! Did you get your date?

@lala777o1I am scheduled for 10/16. I did the pre-registration today, have a final nutrition class on Wednesday, meeting with the surgeon Thursday, and then they'll call on Saturday to give me the arrival time. Nervous and excited and a bunch of other emotions.

MG... I’m shortly after you... I’m 10/23.. Kaiser So. Calif (Harbor City). Yikes its finally around the corner!

I’m sure you’ll do well!

Hi, just an update. I'm no longer in the options classes after having taken the first 3. When I saw the Dr for the first meet and greet he said I should not have been allowed to start the process at all. Now I've been very depressed because I no longer qualify. [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] [] Sent from my SM-N910T3 using the BariatricPal App

What happened?? Why did he say you weren’t qualified? I’m so sorry

On ‎10‎/‎9‎/‎2017 at 11:35 AM, MG1776 said:

@lala777o1I am scheduled for 10/16. I did the pre-registration today, have a final nutrition class on Wednesday, meeting with the surgeon Thursday, and then they'll call on Saturday to give me the arrival time. Nervous and excited and a bunch of other emotions.

How did your surgery go??!!!!