RNY advice needed.

2BHealthy2012
on 12/6/11 3:21 pm - Edmonton, Canada
RNY on 04/16/13
Hello everyone,
 I live in Fort McMurray and am wanting to get the gastric bypass rny procedure done but have no idea where to start... any advice would be awesome. Thank you.
newmom35
on 12/7/11 8:20 am - Edmonton, Canada
RNY on 12/19/12
Hi! I think you have to start with your Doctor. You have to get referred to either the weight wise program  in Edmonton, or the Red Deer bariatric program. (Dr. Farries) . I know there is also a surgeon in Medicine Hat. And some in Calgary.
Then you usually have to go through different appts, classes, physical tests etc.
Its a lot a work but well worth it. I haven't had surgery yet, but hope to in about a year.

Weight wise program is probably the closest to you.
Of course there are some that go out of country to get it done. But I would do alot of research on that. And I personally would NOT recommend that. This is major surgery and you need a good support system, aftercare, and preparation.

Good Luck!

Surgery Dec. 19/12
HW - 348lbs
   SW 316lbs               

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