Mine is the 5th too...on the last week of the pre-op diet!

mine is the 5th

My surgery is scheduled.   I did the lab work and ultrasound today.  I also spoke with a nutrionist. I am excited and nervous. The post op diet is daunting.  But I am ready to change my life !

well i found out a couple of days ago when my surgery is going to be.. it going to be on the 5th im excited and nervous all at the same time lol

Hi! 
I made the choice to have WLS ALONG time ago, but there is a fair amount of "red tape" in Canada... regarding wait times and having insurance cover it in another province or country...

My story begins when I was 35 weeks pregnant, I went into my Dr's office and weighed in at around 298... I had lost 1 lbs since my last appointment and was all proud of myself! (imagine!) My OB said to me "Would you be interested in..." before he could finish I cut him off (we had a fantastic relationship, and I replied "being induced, of course! ;)) he said "no!" I said Gastric by-pass? he said "oh, did the receptionist already speak to you?" I was like HUH!? What are you talking about!?!?! He then proceeded to tell me that the government had decided they would start paying for WLS for any patient who was 40BMI or up or 35BMI if you had other health issues... He referred me to the head of surgery of a local hospital and one of  the founders of the Montreal obesity clinic. I had my first meeting after Thanksgiving 2010 and was approved as a successful candidate for the surgery.  The best part is I also go a referral for my best friend to have the surgery too! After my first consultation my surgeon decieded that the VGS was the best choice for me! I did my pre-opt blood in April 2012 and then Friday May 11 I got "THE CALL" with my surgery date: June 1st. I started my optifast on May 18th and feel great! I am soo excited and truly view this as a GIFT! I can't wait to start my new life!!! :)