Any folks that have gone through Kaiser (Corona area or Inland Empire) recently? My husband and I are attending the Options classes now, going into week 10 (August 2017). Our class is so confused on what is supposed to be happening. Are we supposed to have labs/tests etc? If so, who orders these and when do we complete them? This process has been so stressful and our entire class feels helpless and lost. I would love for someone who is a Kaiser patient (or even an employee) to give us an actual run down of what should be happening. Please! :O)

Hi,

I took options class in Fontana Kaiser, and finished the 12 week class in July, where are you taking your classes?

You are supposed to get your blood test, x-ray, ekg and the poop test for H. Pylori.

You should have your "go signal or the green light" to have all this done on your week 3 class, the orders are all gonna be on your file, if you log in online at kaiser you will see all the orders there, or you can go to any Kaiser, check in and they will print it for you.

All this test has to be done before you meet with the bariatric MD's, they are the ones that will release you after the class to meet up with the Bariatric Surgeon, you will get to meet the MD 2x one during class and one after you graduate :), you will also need to meet with the Therapist (Mental Health), to make sure that you are not just physically ready but mentally too.

Oh, and you have to attend atleast one support group, try attending the one in Kaiser Corona (the one in Kelogg Ave) they are cool very helpful and supportive group

Goodluck in your class.

Hi,
I took options class in Fontana Kaiser, and finished the 12 week class in July, where are you taking your classes?
You are supposed to get your blood test, x-ray, ekg and the poop test for H. Pylori.
You should have your "go signal or the green light" to have all this done on your week 3 class, the orders are all gonna be on your file, if you log in online at kaiser you will see all the orders there, or you can go to any Kaiser, check in and they will print it for you.
All this test has to be done before you meet with the bariatric MD's, they are the ones that will release you after the class to meet up with the Bariatric Surgeon, you will get to meet the MD 2x one during class and one after you graduate , you will also need to meet with the Therapist (Mental Health), to make sure that you are not just physically ready but mentally too.
Oh, and you have to attend atleast one support group, try attending the one in Kaiser Corona (the one in Kelogg Ave) they are cool very helpful and supportive group [emoji4]
Goodluck in your class.

Yup exactly what you said. I started options in June 2017 and graduated in August. I'm scheduled for vsg on 9/21 at kaiser Ontario with dr. Chin.

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Hello! I was just referred to the Kaiser Options orientation, starting in a week. How long is the class? Process? I am in Los Angeles. Thanks!

5 minutes ago, LoveMatilda said:

Hello! I was just referred to the Kaiser Options orientation, starting in a week. How long is the class? Process? I am in Los Angeles. Thanks!

Hi, The Orientation is like an hour and a half I think, its not the class yet, they will tell you what choices you have, if you are going to do the surgery, then you have to enroll to options class, (after the orientation) its a 12 week course and an hour and a half per class. Goodluck and keep us posted