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Carolecda
on 3/23/12 1:35 pm - Winnipeg, Canada

Hi, I am new to the forum and wondering what is the best way to get started?

Madelaine2000
on 3/23/12 10:33 pm

Hi and Welcome. There are lots of us newbies here too. You might need to elaborate a bit as to what you mean by best way to get started? Do you mean the whole application process or started on the forum?

Carolecda
on 3/24/12 2:24 am - Winnipeg, Canada

Sorry, I meant how to start the whole application process so I can do it as efficiently as possible.

sexy_me
on 3/28/12 9:28 am, edited 3/28/12 6:01 pm

VSG on 02/06/12

St. Boniface Surgical Associates, 200-400 Tache Ave. Wpg, MB Fax 204-237-8141.

West Coast Bariatric Surgery Centre Program - VSG, February 6/12, Richmond, BC

alle
on 3/26/12 7:56 am

RNY on 05/15/12

Just noticed you did not get an answer here and I may not be the best person to answer but will give it a try. If you mean get started on the application for MB Health to cover weight loss surgery you need to see your personal GP. They need to refer you to the surgical program. After that is is about an 18 month wait is what I am hearing now to see if you qualify. I hope that is the info you were looking for.

Carolecda
on 3/27/12 5:36 am - Winnipeg, Canada

Thank you Alle. I see my Doctor on the 8th for a physical. If she is not familiar with the process, would you have a Dr's name or address she should send her letter to?

sexy_me
on 3/28/12 9:22 am

VSG on 02/06/12

I noticed that your BMI is only 38.1, do you have other health conditions caused by you weight??

I only ask because the guidelines for qualifying for surgery are clear.. A BMI of 40 or more for those without life-threatening illness or a BMI of 35 or more along with a life-threatening illness that can be made better with weight loss, such as sleep apnea, type 2 diabetes, and heart disease.
The program here also has specific requirements have a BMI between 35-47, be a female under the age of 55 and at least 1 co-morbility

West Coast Bariatric Surgery Centre Program - VSG, February 6/12, Richmond, BC

Carolecda
on 4/3/12 7:57 am - Winnipeg, Canada

I have severe sleep apnea. I had heard recently that the surgical program was not taking any more clients.

Carolecda
on 4/3/12 8:05 am - Winnipeg, Canada

Here is the article I read about the program being reviewed:

http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/manitoba/story/2012/03/06/mb-b ariatric-surgery-losing-it.html

sexy_me
on 4/4/12 5:55 am

VSG on 02/06/12

Oh sleep apnea like me isnt a wonderful thing lol
Wouldnt surprise me I'm guessing by now they have more referrals then they can get too. Too bad though many still need access to program.

West Coast Bariatric Surgery Centre Program - VSG, February 6/12, Richmond, BC

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