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on 10/31/15 9:48 pm - Calgary, Canada
How Southern are you look at? There is one in Medicine Hat, Calgary. Those are the only ones that I know of.
Medicine Hat Clinic http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/services.asp?pid=service &rid=1060376
Calgary Clinic http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/services.asp?pid=service &rid=1008786
Hope this help.
Sleeved by Dr.Debru at Peter Lougheed Hospital, Calgary, AB on January 7, 2016
HW 283 SW 271.5 CW 222 GW 180
The Red Deer clinic is only open M-F from 8:30-4:00, there's no option for evenings. You'll likely only have 1 appointment per month though, so it shouldn't be too bad in regards to requiring time off work. If you're from out of town they can also work with your family doctor for arranging blood tests and things so that you don't have to make extra trips out there.
I may have posted this on here more than once but don't see my posts anywhere.
When we go to appointments in Red Deer, are there any evening ones?
Don't loose hope - I too am in a 'holding pattern'. I first became a patient of the bariatric clinic last fall (September 2014) and even though I have felt frustrated at times - the waiting has really given me time to take a good look at my eating habits and get active again so my recovery will be faster.
I met with Dr. DeGara the end of August, and he determined following all the tests that I am a good candidate for revision. I too have some holes (3) from the VBG ~ I am now waiting to hear from Dr. DeGara's office with a surgery date. I was told it would be after the new year - a lot of the wait is out of the hands of the Dr. - as there are limited resources (operating rooms) with so many different surgeons needing OR times. I know it's frustrating, but don't give up - it will happen for you soon!
Hi. My situation is similar. I had my surgery done by Dr Hollingsworth as well. I started this whole revision process in June. Have had a couple telehealth appointments for intake and dietician, a phone consult with a dietician and on Friday I just had a gastroscopy done. Found out I have 2 holes in my pouch along the staple line. I spoke with Edmonton revision clinic and got booked for a consult with the surgeon but not until March 2016!!!! That will be almost a year for this process. I feel so discouraged. How much longer after that for surgery I wonder. Some people seem to get in for surgery fairly quickly. I don't understand it. I am hoping to have a bypass done since VBG is so unsuccessful I don't want to take a chance on them just repairing it. Good luck with yours.
Hi MissNexxie,
Congrad's on your ongoing success!
Thanks so much for the information. Every little bit helps. If you can think of any thing else please let me know.
Mairi
Thanks for the info!
Referral: Jun. 11/13; Orientation: Jul. 24/13; SW/NP/Dietician: Nov. 2013. Sleep test Dec. 2014. Sleep apnea diagnosis Feb. 2014. 2nd sleep test Mar. 2014. Psychiatrist follow-up Mar. 2014. Approved by local centre Apr. 2014. Sleep apnea follow-up May 2014. OTN apt with Dr. Sullivan Jun. 5/14. Surgery July 7, 2014.
Hi,
The closest bariatric clinic to you would be Medicine Hat, their phone number is 403-528-8152. Each clinic in Alberta is different, so just give them a call and they'll let you know the process for transferring from Ontario. There was a person on this forum a while back who said that worked for her when she moved from the east coast.
I'd also ask the clinic if they know of any support groups in your area, or you could try the Alberta Healthy Living Program (AHLP) as the Alberta Health website says there's group sessions for the Lethbridge area.
Best of luck!
Phoenix
Hi,
I was wondering if anyone is from Edmonton and had the Gastric Sleeve done through Weight Wise.
I had my surgery referral on Wednesday and would love to sit down and talk to someone about the surgery.
Thanks :)
Medina
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