{"id":191,"date":"2022-01-17T11:31:42","date_gmt":"2022-01-17T19:31:42","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/devkpchl.wpengine.com\/options\/?page_id=191"},"modified":"2022-01-17T11:31:42","modified_gmt":"2022-01-17T19:31:42","slug":"member-stories","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/member-stories\/","title":{"rendered":"Member Stories"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\">[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;block-hero&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1644435559942{background-image: url(http:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/callout-stories.webp?id=70) !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-10&#8243;]<h1 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Member stories<\/span><\/h1>[vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;block-intro&#8221;]The purpose of these stories is to offer Kaiser Permanente members who are considering or who have already had metabolic and bariatric surgery an opportunity to learn from one another\u2019s real experiences.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]<strong>Please note:<\/strong>\u00a0The contents of these stories are for informational purposes only and are not medical advice. Please consult your health care team for any questions you have related to your individual medical condition.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block overlay-parent overlay-parent-video-icon_2 wpex-overflow-hidden\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kp.qumucloud.com\/view\/BEhOr2lwJyWiEAgT4DAVFk\" class=\"wpex-lightbox\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"1920\" data-height=\"1080\"><img width=\"1920\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/hero-home.jpg\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Six members smiling\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/hero-home.jpg 1920w, 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wpex-duration-300 wpex-max-w-20 wpex-relative\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"60\" width=\"60\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"#FFFFFF\"><path d=\"M8 6.82v10.36c0 .79.87 1.27 1.54.84l8.14-5.18c.62-.39.62-1.29 0-1.69L9.54 5.98C8.87 5.55 8 6.03 8 6.82z\"\/><\/svg>\n<\/div>\n<\/a><\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl h3\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Member Story #1<\/span><\/h2>[vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;meta&#8221;]<a href=\"http:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/06\/Reggies-Story-Options-Metabolic-and-Bariatric-Surgery-Preparation-and-Support-Kaiser-Permanente-Southern-California.pdf.pdf\">Download transcript<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block overlay-parent overlay-parent-video-icon_2 wpex-overflow-hidden\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kp.qumucloud.com\/view\/1Wlxvr6QIaAlrUE4Fu2QnQ\" class=\"wpex-lightbox\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"1920\" data-height=\"1080\"><img width=\"1920\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/hero-home.jpg\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Six members smiling\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/hero-home.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/hero-home-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/hero-home-1024x533.jpg 1024w, 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class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl h3\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Member Story #2<\/span><\/h2>[vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;meta&#8221;]<a href=\"http:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/06\/Angelas-Story-Options-Metabolic-and-Bariatric-Surgery-Preparation-and-Support-Kaiser-Permanente-Southern-California.pdf\">Download transcript<\/a>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block overlay-parent overlay-parent-video-icon_2 wpex-overflow-hidden\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kp.qumucloud.com\/view\/OTDzph6RUd9mK6VEIQA7KI\" class=\"wpex-lightbox\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"1920\" data-height=\"1080\"><img width=\"1920\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/hero-home.jpg\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Six members smiling\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/hero-home.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/hero-home-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/hero-home-1024x533.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/hero-home-768x400.jpg 768w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/hero-home-1536x800.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\n<div class=\"overlay-video-icon_2 theme-overlay wpex-absolute wpex-inset-0 wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n    <span class=\"overlay-bg wpex-bg-black wpex-block wpex-absolute wpex-inset-0 wpex-opacity-20\"><\/span><svg class=\"overlay__video-svg wpex-transition-transform wpex-duration-300 wpex-max-w-20 wpex-relative\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"60\" width=\"60\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"#FFFFFF\"><path d=\"M8 6.82v10.36c0 .79.87 1.27 1.54.84l8.14-5.18c.62-.39.62-1.29 0-1.69L9.54 5.98C8.87 5.55 8 6.03 8 6.82z\"\/><\/svg>\n<\/div>\n<\/a><\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl h3\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Member Story 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d=\"M8 6.82v10.36c0 .79.87 1.27 1.54.84l8.14-5.18c.62-.39.62-1.29 0-1.69L9.54 5.98C8.87 5.55 8 6.03 8 6.82z\"\/><\/svg>\n<\/div>\n<\/a><\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl h3\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Member Story #4<\/span><\/h2>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;]<figure class=\"vcex-image vcex-module\"><div class=\"vcex-image-inner wpex-relative wpex-inline-block overlay-parent overlay-parent-video-icon_2 wpex-overflow-hidden\"><a href=\"https:\/\/kp.qumucloud.com\/view\/bG1MYxj8kiJktyq7aRvkVZ\" class=\"wpex-lightbox\" data-type=\"iframe\" data-width=\"1920\" data-height=\"1080\"><img width=\"1920\" height=\"1000\" src=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/hero-home.jpg\" class=\"vcex-image-img wpex-align-middle\" alt=\"Six members smiling\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" srcset=\"https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/hero-home.jpg 1920w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/hero-home-300x156.jpg 300w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/hero-home-1024x533.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/hero-home-768x400.jpg 768w, https:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/hero-home-1536x800.jpg 1536w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1920px) 100vw, 1920px\" \/>\n<div class=\"overlay-video-icon_2 theme-overlay wpex-absolute wpex-inset-0 wpex-flex wpex-items-center wpex-justify-center\" aria-hidden=\"true\">\n    <span class=\"overlay-bg wpex-bg-black wpex-block wpex-absolute wpex-inset-0 wpex-opacity-20\"><\/span><svg class=\"overlay__video-svg wpex-transition-transform wpex-duration-300 wpex-max-w-20 wpex-relative\" xmlns=\"http:\/\/www.w3.org\/2000\/svg\" height=\"60\" width=\"60\" viewBox=\"0 0 24 24\" fill=\"#FFFFFF\"><path d=\"M8 6.82v10.36c0 .79.87 1.27 1.54.84l8.14-5.18c.62-.39.62-1.29 0-1.69L9.54 5.98C8.87 5.55 8 6.03 8 6.82z\"\/><\/svg>\n<\/div>\n<\/a><\/div><\/figure><h2 class=\"vcex-heading vcex-heading-plain vcex-module wpex-heading wpex-text-2xl h3\"><span class=\"vcex-heading-inner wpex-inline-block\">Member Story #5<\/span><\/h2>[\/vc_column][vc_column width=&#8221;1\/3&#8243;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column][vc_column_text][\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row_content_no_spaces&#8221; content_placement=&#8221;middle&#8221; remove_bottom_col_margin=&#8221;true&#8221; type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; 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story?<\/h2>\n<p>Kaiser Permanente Southern California has partnered with the <a href=\"https:\/\/www.storybooth.pitt.edu\/index.aspx\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MyPaTH Story Booth project<\/a>, a research study that collects patient stories to help improve health and health care. Audio stories are recorded and posted to the MyPaTH website and, with your permission, MyPaTH will share your recording to be posted here on this website.<\/p>\n<p><a class=\"button\" href=\"mailto:mystory@pitt.edu?subject=I have a metabolic and bariatric surgery story to share\">Share your story<\/a><\/div>\n<\/div>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>[vc_row full_width=&#8221;stretch_row&#8221; el_class=&#8221;block-hero&#8221; css=&#8221;.vc_custom_1644435559942{background-image: url(http:\/\/centerforhealthyliving-southern-california.kaiserpermanente.org\/options\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/4\/2022\/01\/callout-stories.webp?id=70) !important;}&#8221;][vc_column][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row][vc_column offset=&#8221;vc_col-md-10&#8243;][vc_column_text el_class=&#8221;block-intro&#8221;]The purpose of these stories is to offer Kaiser Permanente members who are considering or who have already had metabolic and bariatric surgery an opportunity to learn from one another\u2019s real experiences.[\/vc_column_text][vc_column_text]Please note:\u00a0The contents of these stories are for informational purposes only and are not medical advice. 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