At Kaiser Permanente Southern California, your referral to metabolic and bariatric surgery is good for 1 year after completing the Options pre-surgery workshops. After that, it is recommended that you retake the Options pre-surgery workshops to make sure you are prepared for a safe and effective surgery.
What if I decide not to have surgery right now?
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