How long did you have to wait from your referral to your surgery? I too am in the wait list for Dr Nguyen. I heard its 18 months before pre-op. 

Congrats on your sugery. Wow Toronto was a long way to go. Surgery waits here are so long. It really does seem unfair. Where in B.C. do you live?

Losing a love one is  so very hard. So very sorry for you loss. iam trying to get back to things. it just isnt going well. iam also waiting for another surgery. i have 3 abdominal hernias. so the type of exercise i can do is very limited. it also affects what i can eat. So what i can eat sometimes is not healthy. i love fresh vegetables. the dont always easily digest though as a result. i have never been to a TOPS meeting before. i think a support group of some idea is a great idea. I was thinking OA. i really do need to find something. i have family and friends who love me and are rooting for me. I need more than that though. Take Care of yourself. 

Hi! I'm in port moody,  at the start of the journey. I am going to start going to Tops, there are lots of chapters around the lower mainland. They seem to welcome wls'ers as well. I am also getting some professional counselling set up specific to weight/body image/ food triggers/ emotional eating. It is hard enough  to do this without dealing with grief and loss too. Feel free to contact me on here any time. You can do it! Take care!

Dr. Zentner is the internist who now runs the clinic. She just took over this year. Her own practice is in Vancouver. She is my doctor and I got into the Victoria program quickly because of that. I have my appointment with Dr. Malick booked for July. I would call Carla at Royal Jubilee and ask if she can book you an appointment to meet Dr. Zentner. Not sure how often she is at the clinic but it is worth a shot. She is touch but kind and compassionate and from what I can see is trying to change the way the clinic is run. Good luck!