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Hello all,
So I just started my second week on Saxenda and I've seen some big changes. I'm amazed that this really works as nothing else ever has for me and I've tried everything.
My appetite is gone along with any cravings, when I do eat I can only eat about a quarter of what I used to and I've lost ten pounds already.
Today is the first day that I've experienced nausea but I've had no other side effects.
Anyone else using this medication? What has your experience been?
Rhiannon 
High W: 265 Surgery W: 208 Current W: 160 Goal W: 135
VSG Surgery May 30, 2017
This is maybe TMI but I am on day 5 of my preop liquid diet. Drinking protein shakes/ water/herbal teas only. I am on 3 days with no bowel movement. Is this normal?
Yeah. Unless I get a name of a bariatric-surgery-friendly GP, I don't have the time or inclination to travel from one doctor's appointment to another trying to find 'THE ONE'. I may just go back to my walk-in and try for the doctor who isn't a locum but actually there a few times a week.
Here's a link re: walk-in clinic doctors and primary physicians to say 'thanks!'.
If anyone has a doctor's name, though, I'd still be interested!
You're going to need a GP who is willing to work with your post-bariatric requirements whether you go through a BC program or elsewhere. The Richmond program only follows up for so long, which means your GP will be the one prescribing you reflux meds (if necessary) and ordering blood-work after you've graduated from the surgery program (which is currently happening to patients who went through Richmond).
If you're having access issues with doctors, you could always try Medeo, which is a video-based doctor service. They can sometimes provide referrals and prescriptions with just a video consult.
My GP is just a doctor I found at a local walk-in clinic and kept going back to. I heard once that if you've seen the same doctor three times, they're considered your primary physician. Just a thought!
VSG Mar 26, 2015 Dr. Sharadh Sampath -- 5'3" -- 47YO -- HW: 294 - SW: 261 - CW: 192 - GW: 175
Bi-lateral Brachioplasty May 8, 2017 Dr. Owen Reid
Lower Body Lift Oct 2, 2017 Dr. Owen Reid
"Weight is lost in kitchens, health is gained in gyms." - Dr. Yoni Freedhoff
I just got my surgery date. It was exactly 1.5 yrs from my orientation.
Like a lot of people, I don't have an actual primary doctor and depend on walk-in clinics for my health care.
Does anyone know of any primary care providers who are interested or experienced in working with potential bariatric surgery patients? I went to one (and finding a doctor with an opening on their patient list was already hard enough) and she just was not a fan of bariatric surgery at all and I didn't get a good vibe, generally.
I'd like to get either a referral to one of the local BC bariatric surgery programs or may just end up going to Washington or Mexico if the waitlist it too long and I want to avoid all the work of getting onto a primary doctor's list only to find them unsympathetic or uninterested in bariatric options since they may end up carrying more of the post-bariatric medical load if I'm not getting it done locally.
I'm carless but near SkyTrain stations and work downtown.
Thanks for any suggestions!
Looking forward to surgery and following the process,,the sites are very eye opening,,enjoying learning about the sleeve
Congrats! Good luck! 
Rhiannon
High W: 265 Surgery W: 208 Current W: 160 Goal W: 135
VSG Surgery May 30, 2017
I'm so excited I got the long awaited call... I'm having my revision surgery with Dr. Amson on Aug. 4th!!! 3 weeks.. going to start my preop clear fluids tomorrow. I had a sleeve done by Dr. Amson in 2009 but it's stretched out so I'm getting resleeved.
Hello,
I am about the same weight as you and have been told that it will help if I lose a little weight before surgery. However, no one has said that I need to lose a specific amount of weight to qualify.
Hope that helps.
Rhiannon
High W: 265 Surgery W: 208 Current W: 160 Goal W: 135
VSG Surgery May 30, 2017
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