Kaiser is kinda annoying...

So I went to my PCP and she gave me a referral to Baritatric Options on the 18th. Well, I waited like a good patient for a week for them to call or send me an appointment card. Nothing. I called them this am and talked to some girl and she said there was not a referral but she would set one up. So now I get to wait some more. Finally, at 2:30p, a lvn from my PCP office said she was sending the referral. Hmm, now I'm wondering how long this is gonna take. They better call me. Or else! J/k, but I'll be SUPER mad if they don't.

Kaiser has a lot of hurry up and wait. I had to wait well over a month from my refferal date to the orientation meeting and then it was 3 months from the orientation to the first classes. They are way over booked there. I have a friend who was refered in May and hasn't heard anything either. You could try calling Lou at the Bariatric program 661-664-3846, just don't mention my name as the one who gave you the number, LOL... She seems to be the linch pin in the program and would know when the next orientation is scheduled.

Just don't give up or get discouraged, your time will come. In the mean time you can start some small diet changes on you own, start taking a multiple vitamin, and start walking a few times a week and try to drink at least 64oz of water every day. The class uses the diabetic food exchange book, which puts you on a low fat, high protein, low carb diet, with lots of fiber and veggies. They will also eventually tell you to find a whey protein drink you like that you can use for a daily meal replacement. Hope you get a call soon!

Thanks Rebecca! How are you feeling? I'll be in Bako Friday morning if you need anything just let me know. Slow and steady wins the race, right? I'll eventually get there.

Kandis