Hey Cindry I am planning on going to Mexico on May 15 th with Dr.Aceves.  I live in Courtenay and would love to share this journey with you ! How is you surgeon and where are you getting it done? Tracy

Hi All,

Just ran across this thread, and I do realize that it is several months old now,  but I am THRILLED to hear the encouraging reports.  Patti S - good for you!  I was fighting back tears when I read this quote from you:   "I haven't been had any head hunger.  I don't struggle with "should I, no I shouldn't" conversations in my head anymore.  There is no more "I'll start the diet tomorrow".  I have no problem baking goodies for Christmas.   I am so glad I had this surgery.  I have no regrets."   I want to be sharing that same story a few months from now!

I am having VGS in Mx two weeks from today.  I thought about this for 6 months,  researched this for 4, and then woke up one day a few weeks ago and booked the next available surgery date ... thinking, feeling, "I'm ready" and it's time to "just do it". I am 110% secure in my decision. 

I am writing to you because I have only one "gap" so to speak in my process.  I neglected to consider post surgery support here in BC.   Of course I have a GP,  but other than my family,  it has occurred to me that a support group of some description would be incredibly helpful.  I am wondering if any of you set anything like this up in advance?  Where did you find your post-surgery encouragement, information and support upon your return from Mx.  I live in Victoria BC - haven't found anything that seems to fit this for me. Also,  did you require much follow up here in BC upon your return.  My understanding is that we do not need any special care.  Anything you can share would be so appreciated.

 

CIndy

 

No one's doing lap band anymore because of the risks/regain issues. Dr. Nguyen is still doing it at west coast bariatrics buttt.. i think they're going to stop doing it soon. 

 

Hey all!   A little background on my situation.    I had my RNY on July 25, 2012 at St. Joseph's hospital in Hamilton Ontario by Dr. Anvari (the head of the Ontario Bariatric Program)   My highest weight was 324.5 lbs I am currently 229.7lbs    I had a few stalls in there but I am working my way through.    In Ontario we have follow ups at 1 week, 1 month, 3 months, 6 months, 9 months then annually for the first 5 years.    I am strongly planning to move to Abbotsford BC for Bible College in the Fall of 2014 (I know I'm a little old to be starting bible college but whatever it is my time).     I would like to know any information you can provide about follow ups, the bariatric program and where the nearest centrewould be in BC? 

 

 I'm really excited to drop in with some event news! This year we're bringing the 2013 ObesityHelp Conference to Anaheim, California. 

Right now, we're in the planning stages but we'd LOVE for you to go ahead and Save-The-Date and plan to spend time with us and all of your weight loss surgery community friends on October 4th & 5th!  Make sure you stop by the Events site often to check in as we make updates!  

So far, we have our hotel booking information up and ready to go and right now we're taking open speaking submissions and speaker nominations.  We also have already been coordinating with some of the best vendors out there & the exhibit tables are going to be amazing this year. You'll love talking to them and getting to try the samples!

For those of you wanting to reach your non-scale victories of going on amusement park rides and riding those roller coasters, you'll love the hotel we booked with.  We'll be at the Crowne Plaza, which is a Disney Good Neighbor hotel. Yes, just minutes away from Disney!  So close, that we decided that ALL EARLY BIRD ticket buyers will get put into a drawing for TWO TICKETS TO DISNEYLAND!  

Early bird tickets will go on sale, April 8th and then end on May 17! 

We can't wait to see you...spread the word to your friends!