Orientation!

[Bits 22]

So, it's 11:43 pm right now in California, and I am so excited that I cannot sleep! I have my orientation tomorrow morning at kaiser in Fremont, ca. I know it's only the first step, but I feel as if have waited my whole life for this. Has anyone else gone through orientation with kaiser recently? I understand every kaiser has a different program; what was your next step after orientation?

[lala777o1 5]

So, it's 11:43 pm right now in California, and I am so excited that I cannot sleep! I have my orientation tomorrow morning at kaiser in Fremont, ca. I know it's only the first step, but I feel as if have waited my whole life for this. Has anyone else gone through orientation with kaiser recently? I understand every kaiser has a different program; what was your next step after orientation?

How did it go today? I have my orientation next friday

[Bits 22]

How did it go today? I have my orientation next friday

The orientation was very informational. They talked in depth about the rny, sleeve and briefly about the lap band. A nutritionist came in at the end and spoke for 20 minutes about what our diet should be like starting today. If we want to go forth with surgery we have to lose about 10% of our weight. They use our highest weight recorded and every pound after that counts! I set up a consultation right after the orientation for the end of the month to meet with my surgeon, dietician and coordinator.
Are you going through kaiser?

[lala777o1 5]

That's great! Yes I am going through Kaiser in Orange. They told me the 12 week classes start the first week of every month and I was hoping to start them in the beginning of August but she said I prob won't make that one bc I need to do my labs, ekg and consultation first. Did they have any earlier appointments for your consultation or was that the earliest?

[Bits 22]

That's great! Yes I am going through Kaiser in Orange. They told me the 12 week classes start the first week of every month and I was hoping to start them in the beginning of August but she said I prob won't make that one bc I need to do my labs, ekg and consultation first. Did they have any earlier appointments for your consultation or was that the earliest?

They had earlier appointments, but with different surgeons. I wanted this particular surgeon because I did a lot of research and found excellent reviews about him from patients. Here at the Fremont kaiser, we don't have the 12 week class. During our consultation we speak to our surgeon and a dietician and we are given a goal weight to reach on our own (with information about diet/nutrition). We also have to attend a support group. When we are 5 lbs from our goal weight we can schedule an appointment with psych. If approved and after we lose the last 5 lbs we meet with our surgeon once again and set up a surgery date.

[lala777o1 5]

Oh wow! You guys are lucky! I wish ours did it that way!

[Bits 22]

Oh wow! You guys are lucky! I wish ours did it that way!

With time in between appointments and reaching goal weight, ur process will probably take around the same amount of time give or take 2-3 weeks. I think it's a great thing that your program includes a 12 week program, you will be more prepared and informed!

[lala777o1 5]

i agree, im excited to learn everything!