Successful SoCal Kaiser Patients Please Help!

Hi there!

My mom just went to an orientation for the lap band at Kaiser. She says that the woman told her she needs 6 months documented participation in a nutritionist supervised weight loss program. Then, whether or not she loses weight she needs to participate another 6 months in a Kaiser supervised program. Then she will be evaluated by a doctor who will decide if she qualifies. The woman ended by telling her.. "You know.. you only have 100 pounds to lose.. you could do that through diet and exercise.." My mom responded "I have dieted my whole life..I'm 68 years old! How long do you think I am going to live??"   Go Mom. :-)  My question: Is what I described above standard protocol for Kaiser? And if so, what outside weightloss program did you participate in?? Thanks for any help you can give...

A lot of programs have those requirements also. It's just not Kaiser......Just part of their hoops you have to jump......

yup.. they sure do...  I warned my mom to start with that Kaiser would not be easy. My approval was a piece of cake.. quick and painless, but I know thats not usually the case. I am just making sure that she go the right info mainly because the woman there was so negative.. also looking for ideas for the outside program. Thank you for your help... Rita

Hi Rita,

I went through the Kaiser program in Orange County , and I had to get my PCP to give me a referral for WLS. Then they make you see a doctor that will decide if she has enough diet history to start Options classes they last 6 months. Before he would let me start Options class I had to try WW for 3 months. I had to see him monthly to be weighed and then he gave me the go ahead to start the Options classes. I wish your mom much success! If you need any more info just let me know. Hugs,

Lisa

Thanks so much for the info Lisa! I will let you know if she has any more questions... Rita :-)

Rita, I went through Fontana Kaiser and I never had to prove that I did any dieting like Jenny Craig, NutraSystem, etc.. I didn't have to be on a doctor supervised diet for 6 months either. I just asked my PCP for a referral, filled out the paperwork for orientation and went to 6 months of classes. Good luck to your mom.

Wow Katt! Good for you! 6 months sooner!

From orientation to surgery was 1 year...I'm glad it didn't take longer than that. lol =)

Sorry Rita, but that is exactly what I had to have. To even start the 6 months worth of classes I had to have proof of 6 months of dieting with weigh ins ect. Then the 6 month class starts when there is room. Kaiser likes to delay as much as possible. Then in SD some classes try to convince you to not have surgery, lol, nice huh?!?!?

OMG... I forgot that you did the Kaiser thing! That convince you otherwise is really goofy.. *sigh* Luv ya baby girl!!