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PattiS
on 8/25/12 4:37 pm
Topic: RE: Out of Country form
 Thanks for your reply :)  I didn't know that things could move so quickly!!!  Just what I wanted to hear :) 
I am inspired by your success.  At the stage I am at, I struggle with whether to proceed with this journey.  It's good to read of other peoples' journeys.
Thanks again!
bamf
on 8/25/12 3:02 pm - Burnaby, BC, Canada
Topic: RE: Out of Country form
I know of several people that finished all of the required program classes, then phoned the office to let them know that they were all done; they got their first consult within 2 weeks of them letting the office know of their status.  You must also keep a journal of everything that you eat/drink, plus all exercise/activities that you do each day, as well as the amount of weight that may come off while following their program, because you will need to bring these journals to every appointment, to prove that you are serious, and ready for surgery.  The doctors like to so the surgery within 3 months of first consult, as long as you have completed all of the test & specialist appointments within that time.  I had to wait just under 6 months, because I was out of town for 2, periods of 5 weeks, and then came down with pneumonia at the time I should have had surgery, so had to wait a bit longer.  I lost 54 pounds during the time that I was following the program, before surgery, and the weight came of very quickly for the first 6 months, but slowed down a bit after that.  I had Gastric Bypas (RNY) on Oct. 3/11 and have lost almost half of what I started out with.  I am getting fairly close to goal, but I have heard that the last 30 pounds are the slowest/hardest to lose.  GOOD LUCK on your journey.


Serenisis
on 8/25/12 11:51 am - Coquitlam, BC, Canada
VSG on 08/13/12
Topic: RE: Was hoping to meet ...
 I don't know exactly where they meet, but I believe it's the 3rd saturday of every month?  I believe the group was on hiatus for the summer but may start up again in the fall if there are enough people out there.   Here's a link to the facebook group, maybe you can ask around there!:  https://www.facebook.com/groups/166970970003631/
             HW: 401 --- 1st Consult: 373 --- SW: 333, lost 68lbs total pre-op!!!
  

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MaGraw
on 8/25/12 8:57 am - Canada
Topic: RE: Was hoping to meet ...
No, I have no knowledge of support groups but would love to be part of one in the Chilliwack area.  Do you have any info?  Thanks so much.  Had my surgery in Montreal almost 5 years ago.  I have researched on my own through various sites and my Doc is very supportive bit I am her first RNY client.
Lolote
on 8/25/12 3:41 am - AZ
VSG on 07/14/17
Topic: RE: No primary doc...
 Thank you! I will check that link out :)
Lolote
on 8/25/12 3:40 am - AZ
VSG on 07/14/17
Lolote
on 8/25/12 3:40 am - AZ
VSG on 07/14/17
Serenisis
on 8/24/12 9:54 pm - Coquitlam, BC, Canada
VSG on 08/13/12
Topic: RE: Was hoping to meet ...
 Congrats on the loss!!! There are quite a few of us out here, this board just doesn't see a lot of action.  Are you familiar with any of the regional support groups that meet every month? We have them in Vancouver, Burnaby, Langley, Abbotsford, and Chilliwack. 
             HW: 401 --- 1st Consult: 373 --- SW: 333, lost 68lbs total pre-op!!!
  

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Serenisis
on 8/24/12 9:51 pm, edited 8/24/12 2:51 am - Coquitlam, BC, Canada
VSG on 08/13/12
Topic: RE: No primary doc...
How have you been looking? Have you tried the College of Physicians and Surgeons of BC? They update it regularly so you know who is accepting new patients in your area. That's how I found mine a few months ago :) Here's a link to the search -- https://www.cpsbc.ca/node/263
             HW: 401 --- 1st Consult: 373 --- SW: 333, lost 68lbs total pre-op!!!
  

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PattiS
on 8/24/12 7:04 pm
Topic: RE: Out of Country form
 Thanks for comment. :)  My Dr. mentioned Mexico if I could self-pay.  I wonder how the costs compare between Mexico and Canada...
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