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Heather Q.
on 7/26/12 1:31 pm - Vancouver, Canada
VSG on 04/10/12
Topic: RE: New and wondering
Hi there,

Your best bet is with WLS clinic in Richmond. The Dr's and their circle of support workers are just awesome, way and above the Victoria group. Dr's Nyugen and Sampath are helping as many people as they can, as fast as they can, so the wait time seems to be staying rather minimal.

Good luck on the decision process, I wish you all the best. :)
Heather Q.
on 7/26/12 1:14 pm - Vancouver, Canada
VSG on 04/10/12
Topic: RE: mental health screening
Hi Lotus,

Robin is a very nice lady and there really isn't much to worry about, but, be aware of her role. While she's a therapist and mentor, she's also the gatekeeper to the psychiatrist.
Any one of our specialists can send up a "red flag" at anytime, this means if they feel there is an issue that must be dealt with prior ( and I assume after) surgery, they can put a halt in your program until the matter is resolved to their satisfaction. Robin is no different, if she feels there is a mental health issue that has not been addressed, she will recommend you to the psych. He gets the final say if you get cleared.

It's just an FYI and as long as your up front and honest, all will be good. I wish you all the best on the start of your journey.  :)
Serenisis
on 7/26/12 12:01 pm - Coquitlam, BC, Canada
VSG on 08/13/12
Topic: RE: Any August Surgery buddies?
 I'm having the sleeve done as well! Who is your surgeon?
             HW: 401 --- 1st Consult: 373 --- SW: 333, lost 68lbs total pre-op!!!
  

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prplady
on 7/26/12 10:03 am - Canada
Topic: RE: Group in the Valley?
july 30

7 pm 3rd floor lounge of Abbotsford Hospital ...

  
 
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prplady
on 7/26/12 9:47 am - Canada
Topic: RE: Group in the Valley?
i guess i should add it is held in the  hospital in the lounge
ill go and get all the info and post it up
  
 
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prplady
on 7/26/12 9:46 am - Canada
Topic: RE: Group in the Valley?
yes ... there is ,, the abby meeting is on Monday July 30 .. the last Monday of the month
www.blazeonline.com
has a listing of all the meetings...

they meet in Chilliwack sometimes...

there are facebook groups if you are on that
  
 
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christineLyon.Vancouv
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on 7/26/12 8:40 am - lyon, France
Topic: RE: Any fellow CF members out there that had WLS? I'm full of questions in regards to the process

what surgery do you consider ? i had a sleeve and now a DS for the self pay, saddly i can't help you but if you have question, please feel free to ask   @+ 
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christineLyon.Vancouv
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on 7/26/12 8:25 am - lyon, France
Topic: RE: Thursday August 2nd, Vancouver weight loss surgery support meeting

i will try to attend, i will be glad to meet peole 

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elizabeth23
on 7/25/12 11:35 pm
Topic: RE: Any August Surgery buddies?
IM SO NERVOUS!! AND I AM HAVING THE SLEEVE DONE HOW ABOUT YOU?
porkandbeans
on 7/25/12 2:23 pm - Canada
Topic: RE: Does anyone have . . .
Hi lamb3, smart girl.  Never even thought of the library.  Will give it a try.  How far up the valley are you?  We are in Harrison Mills, (no one but someone up the valley knows where that is, LOL)
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