Hi Lacey -
We have the same Surgery Date!!! Yay for us! I certainly wish you the best and most of all a successful surgery! Are you ready? I have had lots of thoughts going through my mind, but really am looking forward to the road to being a much healthier person, husband and dad!!

Best Wishes,
Christopher

Thanks, so much. I know you will do great, I have a couple of friends who went through Henry ford w/ RNY and are years out, tons of weight loss No REGAIN. All our surgeries are a tool, it's up to us to work them! Much sucess To You! 

PS. also a nurse at Beaumont  WEIGHT Center chose to go to Henry Ford instead of where she works for RNY...Says A LOT!

Thanks, Dymone.  Do you have a surgery date yet?

 Hi, I am a newbie here and I was just wondering if anyone knows the new rules surrounding OOC surgery and the chances of getting OHIP approval.  I live in Ottawa, ON and this city is doing surgery, but only about 4 per week.  My Dr. has submitted my paperwork on Monday for Utica NY, but I know of someone at the Ottawa hospital (Civic campus) that has told me that the ONLY surgery I can get will have to be done in Ontario (as per new rules).  Any one know if this is true?  I do have a consult with them also (Dr. Dent)...doubling my chances I hope - but my consult date is only for the end of April.  The Dr. that I have in Ottawa is a bariatric Dr. and I have seen him for a year with only mild results.  The program that he offers is wonderful and many people have had great results with the combination of diet and exercise, but unfortunately I was not one of them. He suggested surgery as he feels that I would be an excellent candidate.  I feel like I should have listened to him last year when he suggested it, surgery seems so extreme to me and I decided to go it on my own and see what I could achieve.  I have a trainer that come to my home once or twice a week, I started Tai Chi and I TRY to eat right by following the GI diet plan.  I have only lost about 12 pounds by doing this and even some of those pounds (4-5) fluctuate from time to time.  Needless to say that Xmas was one of those times.  Recently (after many discussions with co-workers who have had RNY and my boyfriend), I decided to pursue the surgery.  Even though I am enjoying my new lifestyle, I know that I need to shed these pounds to get a real shot at long term success.  I know have dreams of being able to wear high heels and long boots.  I want to travel and have more stamina.  I want to shop in regular stores.  I want to live a long and healthy life and enjoy my grandkids.  I have had a few people tell me recently that it will be difficult to get OOC approval as even though my BMI is about 52 (I think), I do not have any medical issues (diabetes, high blood pressure, etc.)  Anyway, I know that I am all over the place here...but this is all so overwhelming!  Thanks for letting me vent.

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Hi, just wanted to say I'm sorry that happened to you! That is so NOT FAIR! I understand the waiting. This is my second attempt after being denied, did the whole program, ended up having to switch insurance co. which took 2 months to kick in,  and now it's been 3 years to get here. Hang in there and you are still be a January Girl to me. Please let me know when you get your date so I can Jump up and down with you! HUGS. ~Lacey,