Dr. Farries in Red Deer

Has anyone gotten rny with Dr Farries? I have just been put on the "the list" for my first consultation but i have no idea what that means... or how long of a wait i am in for, If any one has had him as your surgeon please tell me what i am in for!

There is a support group on facebook for patients of Dr. Farries. The group was not started by him but by his patients.

It is called:

Weight Loss Surgery Support Group in Red Deer

I was put on the list May 2008 my first consult was Dec/08 and my  surgery was June/09 I am 6 wks out.

good luck

Hi there,  I just got back from an appointment with Dr. Farries' nurse, Chirstine today and I got a date!!  I should get my VSG done on Oct 7 (unless there is a cancelation and I get in earlier).  I was 1st referred in May/08, had my 1st consultation Dec 29/08, went back every month so far and now will have surgery in Oct.  So will be just over 9 months from consult to surgery for me, kind of like waiting for a baby!  I am excited to say the least.  One thing I was told today was that Dr. F had been doing one surgery/ week most weeks but has been now doing 2/week (Wednesdays seem to be the day he does weight loss surgery) and as of Jan/2010 he plans on doing 2/week so that may speed up the wait list depending on how much busier he as gotten.  The time does go by quite fast once you get in the program.

Good Luck!
Marie

I remember my first time meeting Dr. Farries and he told it like it is.  He prepares you for what he expects from you to get ready for your operation.  Also his lovely nurse Christine weighs you and tells you what going on what to expect for up coming visits to the office and it took about an hour.

Catherine

I had a complete gastric bypass done by Dr. Farries in January of 07. I have to date lost 200lbs and am currently recovering from my tummy tuck done by Dr. Robert Furness also here in Red Deer. The initial apointment to get into see Dr. Farries is probably the longest wait, and then the subsequent follow up appointment before he decides whether or not you are a good candidate. Once that is decided and the surgery is booked I would have no idea as to how long of a wait you may have from them.
What I can tell you, in no uncertain words and without any shadow of a doubt is that Dr. Farries is the finest, most professional and empathetic surgeon, or in fact doctor I have ever encountered. Christine and the support services th epractice provides are invaluable as far as questions, follow and support are concerned. I was not a candidate for the lap band or any laparascopic surgery which is why I had a full bypass. One thing you will have to sagow is that you are completely and totally committed to the process as it will be for the rest of your life.
My new me is .....the most indescribable thing I could ever explain to you...too bad i can't show you before and after pics. You would swear it was a hoax!

It is almost a year since my operation and I am 75 lbs. free.  I am healthy and well in mind and spirit.  This is the best thing that ever happened to me.  I can eat anything I want but just smaller portions.  My two new knees are liking the weight lost too.  What a wonderful thing this operation does for people like me.  Thank you dear Dr.Farries.  God Bless you and your lovely staff. 

I recommend to anyone with this problem Do It.  It will set you free.

My best to all

Catherine GP

I had my first consult appointment on Sept.12/11. i lost 43lbs. before surgery. I'm waiting to get my surgery date. I will find out in Feb. when my surgery date is.



salli

I was referred September 2010 my first appointment was not till April 2011 and I had the stomach sleeve done Feb 8 2012. I really loved the program and the whole process!!  My first app was a group one with 5 others and he decides if he will take you as a patient.! since my feb surgery I have lost 48 pounds and feeling awesome!! No negitive side effects at all, well I cant eat potatos any more lol
Jennifer

Yes and I feel like a new women! You visit and weigh in and they will tell you how much weight too lose before the operation and get you to start a diary of food intake and weght lose and you go once a month until you lose what they expect you to lose it is something ten per cent of total weight you are now I beleive. Anyways best thing that ever happened to me.

He is so darn busy, he has a deadline for taking people for the year coming after Feb 1st.  You are on the list and probley see him sometime March.  I have had my operation by this amazing Doctor and already lost 18 lbs in less than one month.  It is a mind set and you can do it.  I feel so excited and well and not sick from this easy operation. 

When I was in the Red Deer hospital I was treated with great respect and concern.  I recommend this Doctor and staff or the best care in your life.

Thanks Dr. Farries and your great cousin Christine Farries for the best care a ol girl could have.  I will always tell all my clients about where my new life came from.  You!!!!!

I am so happy and the wait was well worth it and can't express enough to study and get a positive mind set and than you will be inspiring young and old there is a chance for a new and thinner life. 


Catherine  from G.P.