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Thanks for the suggestion- how long did it take you to get into surgery there? I am on the Red Deer wait list as well for their intake process.
I wonder if there process is similar to Calgary- about 10 classes x 2-3 hours?
HW-317 SW-310 CW-148 Mar(-25.5). Apr(-16.8). May(-14). June(-15.6). July(-18.1). Aug(-8). Sept(-7). Oct(-12.2). Nov(-6.6). Dec(-1.3). Jan(-13.3). Feb(-6.7). Mar(-5.2) Surgery February 28th, 2014 Dr. Aceves Goal Weight: 150-135
Oh first you have to trust me when I say I didn't really believe my surgery would work, how impossible things seemed.
Ill be 4 months on jan 21st I'm down 88 lbs now! I love that I'm doing this for myself! It's a challenge and the sleeve is only a tool it keeps me on track but the work is up to you!
I can't tell you all the best moments I've had ( they do replace even your saddest memories)
i can run up and down stairs
The dog doesn't lie on me as my hips are boney lol
seatbelts fit
the buckle on seatbelts don't dig into my hips when I'm driving
I always say yes to booths at restaurants
I have my daughters admiration she loves the new mom
i can fit in a med-large in regular stores
i can shave without being dizzy
i can paint my toe nails
my boyfriend thinks I'm beautiful ( he always did but nowi believe him)
Keep in touch I know you will do amazing!
Hi, I turned 34 on November 2012
So we are the same age its just that i will have my first appointment with the weight wise program by the end of February, I do wish i could have the same feelings about myself one day as you do.
I am >275 lb my only health problem is the hypertension. I hope i will qualify for the surgery. I have been overweight for ever. I can remember lots of bad memories due to my overweight through out my childhood. I can't wait until i can start this process.
How are doing you now? please post more updates, you are an inspiration.
You will have to do a pre-op appt just like any other surgery. I don't think they will cancel your surgery but I know that they totally encourage quitting smoking at least 2-4 weeks before surgery to make your lungs clearer and your recovery better. If you feel uneasy about it I would call Dr. Toy's office for confirmation.
Just think that you are having plastic to look and feel better, smoking ages your skin and decreases your health and after going through rny you did that major change to be health and more fit. Throw them away and stay quit this time. It took me 3 times trying but I've been successful for 10 years now. Never will spend my hard earned money on cigarettes again.
Good Luck.
Kee.
HW:274 SW:238 CW: 150.0 1St goal: 199.8 2nd goal:174 (100 pound lost)
My Persoanl Goal: (HIgh)150 (Low)140
1st goal acheived December 27th/2010. 1 week after my 3rd month surgery anniversary.
2nd goal acheived June 4th/2011. 2 weeks after my 8th Month Surgiversary.
Gall Bladder surgery April 12,2012
You can either believe it will happen.....or believe it won't. Both are self fulfilled prophesies. For Me it has happened. My Surgery was September 21/2010
it will get there i just know they been doing great to ensure people move thru the clinic faster in no time you will meet your Doctor talk about what you want done and be on that losers bench just hard to make lifestyle changes thats for sure but its a new beginning and to get that new beginning you have to work hard to ensure you add years to your healthy life , summer be here before you know it and you will look back and say proudly that you did it completely changed your life for a new one a more improved happy one
Thanks Mornings it helps to be encouraged to keep up the good work.... I totally agree that they are looking out for what is best for me... just to be this close and have a hiccup like this is what is frustrating.
My nurse is amazing and has answered a 1000 questions for me ... so nothing against the clinic at all. Just like I said it just feels so close but I haven't gotten there yet. 
so sorry that you are frustrated but in fairness its about your health even a mild case of sleep apnea is not good it means you actually stop breathing thru the night , your nurse im sure is only doing what the clinic expects of course and well i know the machines are alittle pricey since i have one as well they work they really do improve your sleep , hopeful they will see that you may not be such a risk for surgery but i do understand the doctors not really taking a chance to put you to sleep for surgery without being 100 percent sure your going to be fine since being put to sleep is a much deeper rest Your surgery date will come soon have hope just a few steps before you get there ,,,,,,,,,,, You got this far your doing great try to not be so frustrated its just like anything else its procedures of the program they have to follow them as well as your surgery you have to maintain afterwards as well .. feb1 will come fast if by chance you need a machine its only really for your own health Your worth it
i used to be a heavy smoker i smoked 2 packs a day at home i quit smoking march15 so will be a year this march and im one of the luck ones i have no desire to ever smoke again my health is more important smoking is a very bad addiction which im sure you already know but i believe it controls your mind more then the habbit , if you let smoking control you then your going to have a very hard time quiting my advise would be toss them away each time you feel the urge replace it with a candy or something and remind yourself that smoking isnt going to control you that your in control now of your life , hopefully that will help ........ congrats on your upcomming panni you come this far i know you can toss away them smokes and go even farther
I am having such a struggle,I quit smoking for the ryn and started again after about 1 year, now i am booked for surgery with Dr. Toy in a couple of weeks. I can't get off that last couple of cigarettes a day. i keep asking myself what I want, all this loose skin or a cigarette.......you think it would be easy. Has anybody else gone through this? are they going to blood test me, do i go in for pre admission for the panni? Will they cancel me......help, any words of wisdom
Have you tried looking into the Red Deer hospital?? There program is great.
Surgery Dec. 19/12
HW - 348lbs SW 316lbs 
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