Any Kaiser NW members out there who have had surgery (or planning to) At Kaiser Sunnyside. I would love to hear more about the process. I've been accepted to the program but no surgery date yet....just working through the required steps.

Yep I go to the one in Keizer. It's coming quick. How are you surviving the liquid diet?

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I need to drop 10lbs. It's so freaking hard I want to die!!

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The liquid diet is rough! I feel hungry not long after drinking the Boost! Just keep saying it's worth it! I live in Vancouver so I go to the support group in Salmon Creek. Have you met Dr. Leger?

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No I haven't met him. I met Bronson. I hear from some he's mean. But I also hear that he tells it like it is. I'm okay with that that's kind of how I am.

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He just not warm and fuzzy like Bronson...when I met Dr. Bronson he said technically they are all the same just different bed side manner!

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I am in Vancouver too I haven't been able to go to any support groups yet, I've been thinking about going to a Salmon Creek one though.

I am meeting with Dr Leger on July 22nd.

I can't believe you are so close to your date!!! I'm so exited for you!! And bubbles in getting closer too!!! Hopefully I won't be too far behind you guys.

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Thank you so much Limesqueeze23!! The SC group is a lot of fun!! Who is your consult with?

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Oops I see now...Dr. Leger....

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Hi there! I just got referred by my PCP(Salem Kaiser) today to get a consult with the Kaiser NW Bariatric Program. Can anyone who has, or currently is, going through the process share their experience? Any complications? Timeframe? Dr review?

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I'm also in Salem. I went through Kaiser permanente. It took me a little less then a year to get through all my steps. But the steps depends on your needs. I had no prior Heath issues. I had Dr Leger as a surgeon this August 1st. He is awesome. He tells like it is. No sugar coating stuff. There are two other surgeons Dr. Kim and Dr.Bronson Bronson is super nice. I had no complications and I recovered pretty fast. There is a support group you can come to by calling and asking to be added to the Keizer station Bariatric Support group. You can come learn and listen, ask questions.

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@@gaely and @@bubbles80 is bariatric surgery covered on your Kaiser plans? Or is it in the list of "not covered" and gets pushed through another way?

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@@gaely and @@bubbles80 is bariatric surgery covered on your Kaiser plans? Or is it in the list of "not covered" and gets pushed through another way?

Mine is covered by my kaiser plan.

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I'm also in Salem. I went through Kaiser permanente. It took me a little less then a year to get through all my steps. But the steps depends on your needs. I had no prior Heath issues. I had Dr Leger as a surgeon this August 1st. He is awesome. He tells like it is. No sugar coating stuff. There are two other surgeons Dr. Kim and Dr.Bronson Bronson is super nice. I had no complications and I recovered pretty fast. There is a support group you can come to by calling and asking to be added to the Keizer station Bariatric Support group. You can come learn and listen, ask questions.

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Thanks for the info! I will look into that support group! Do you know what time they meet? My work schedule is very strict so I'm worried about being able to make it to all the appointments and meetings...

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I'm also in Salem. I went through Kaiser permanente. It took me a little less then a year to get through all my steps. But the steps depends on your needs. I had no prior Heath issues. I had Dr Leger as a surgeon this August 1st. He is awesome. He tells like it is. No sugar coating stuff. There are two other surgeons Dr. Kim and Dr.Bronson Bronson is super nice. I had no complications and I recovered pretty fast. There is a support group you can come to by calling and asking to be added to the Keizer station Bariatric Support group. You can come learn and listen, ask questions.

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Thanks for the info! I will look into that support group! Do you know what time they meet? My work schedule is very strict so I'm worried about being able to make it to all the appointments and meetings...

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My surgery was covered through Kaiser. And the support group is the 3rd Thursday of the month from 5:30-7pm.

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I am scheduled for January 24th with doctor Bronson. The process took me a little less than a year but it may be different for everyone. I'm getting pretty nervous not sure what to expect post surgery. Any help would be great. Thanks.

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