Welcome to Options
This page has all of your resources for our Options Bariatric and Metabolic Surgery Program.
Join your online class:
- Live classes are in session – please do not click to join more than 30 minutes before your class time.
- On your day and time of class, click on your counselor’s name to enter your online classroom.
- When joining, enter your first and last name or last initial.
- To be sure you can hear and participate in class, make sure to click “Allow”.
- Cameras and microphones must be used in all workshops.
| Time | Instructor & link | ||
| MONDAY | |||
| 9:00 AM | Janet K | ||
| 10:00 AM | Shannon N | ||
| 4:00 PM | Kay R. | ||
| 6:00 PM | Janet K. (Español) | Not an Orientation | |
| 6:00 PM | Anneliese P. | ||
| TUESDAY | |||
| 10:00 AM | Shannon N. | ||
| 4:00 PM | Janet K. | ||
| 4:00 PM | Dominga C. (Español) | ||
| 6:00 PM | Janet K. | Not an Orientation | |
| WEDNESDAY | |||
| 10:00 AM | Shannon N. | ||
| 4:00 PM | Kay R. | ||
| 6:00 PM | Anneliese. | ( used to be Kimberly.F) | |
| 6:00 PM | Jesus J. | ||
| THURSDAY | |||
| 4:00 PM | Brittany R. | ||
| 6:00 PM | Rebekah M . | (used to be Shannon N's class) | |
| 6:00 PM | Jesus J. |
Your Program Resources
Locations and hours to pick up written materials and vitamin sample packets:
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- GARFIELD (4th Floor Reception)
Monday thru Thursday
7:30 a.m.– 4:30 pm Closed 12 -1 pm - SAN MARCOS (Building 4, 1st Floor GI Dept Check In)
Monday & Tuesday Only
7:30 a.m. -4:30 pm Closed 12:30 – 1:30 pm - OTAY MESA (Building 4, 1st Floor Positive Choice Clinic)
Wednesdays Only 9a.m.- 4:30 pm Closed 12:30 – 1:30 pm - BOSTONIA
Thursdays Only 9a.m.-4:30 pm Closed 12:30 – 1:30 pm
- GARFIELD (4th Floor Reception)
Other Links and Resources
Important Workshop Resources
Classes to Support Your Preparation for Surgery
Jumpstart!
Tuesdays 6-7 p.m.
Working to meet your surgeon requested weight loss goal? This 5-part series is designed to support you in developing a nutrition-focused weight loss plan and includes a meal plan for you to follow daily. Available to KP members who are preparing for surgery. You can start anytime! Click image to register. No fee. You may download and use the meal plan at any time.
Making Peace with Food
Mondays 5-6:30 p.m.
10 weekly, online group sessions led by a licensed therapist. Many people experience fluctuations before and following bariatric surgery and this group will support discussion of behaviors, habits, and effective coping strategies to support overall wellness and your preferred relationship with food. This group is designed to be small to encourage interaction and discussion amongst participants and the facilitator. Please plan to use camera and microphone function to interact on the Microsoft Teams platform. You may attend in preparation or following bariatric surgery. Check your personal email (not kp.org) for the link to join a few minutes before class start.
Options On Demand Review Session
A quick refresher for your bariatric surgery post-op recommendations. We recommend you watch this video before you meet with your surgeon so you can be prepared and know if there are any remaining questions. This is also helpful to share with your support network so they understand ways that they can help you after surgery.
Nutrition and Lifestyle
Online Support Group
Wednesdays 6-7:30 p.m.
This weekly, online support group provides you an opportunity to discuss successes and challenges and other important topics related to life while waiting for or after surgery. Topics include pre &-post surgery nutrition and exercise, vitamin and mineral supplementation, stress and sleep management, bariatric surgery and recovery, and general long-term healthy lifestyle strategies.
When it’s time for group, click the image to join.
Not able to attend on Wednesday evenings? Virtual bariatric support groups are available throughout Southern California.