lilu9570

Thank you so much for the valuable information. I have a call in to the coordinator at Panorama City to get some more information, that was an excellent suggestion.
I have also read some review of Dr. Zane on another WLS website. He had some great comments. I wish Kaisers website gave information on their program but I guess that is why they have all those classes.
And finally, I, unfortunately, am not worried about losing below the 40 bmi quite yet. It will probably be after surgery, a while after surgery.

AnewMoMo

You are welcome. Keep us posted on your progress

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8/26/09 - Kaiser Options Orientation
10/6/09-2/16/10 - Options class (20 weeks)

“Nothing will work unless you do.”- Dr. Maya Angelou

nchaka

Thanks to everyone for the info posted about Kaiser.
But I have a few questions. My current surgeon charges a program fee which Cigna doesn't pay for. My Costs with deductible would be about $6500(rny surgery), would it be better if I switched to kaiser and entered their program (in so cal)? I would switch insurance at work in Nov and get a Dr in January, your best guess, when do you think I would be able to have surgery?
With my current Dr, they are saying I should be able to have surgery in Dec. I have 1 more nutritional appt and then they send info to Cigna.

AnewMoMo

It is hard to say. Some Kaiser locations have different programs. Some have long waiting lists where others may not. If by chance you get into the Options program right away it could be about 6 months. The classes take 5 months at Harbor City. They say when you are done it should be about 3 weeks to get your surgery date.

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8/26/09 - Kaiser Options Orientation
10/6/09-2/16/10 - Options class (20 weeks)

“Nothing will work unless you do.”- Dr. Maya Angelou