COLOR ME STUNNED!

I just received a call from my doc, I  HAVE been accepted into the bariatric program!  WHOO HOO!   Thought for sure I would be on some kind of stand by list due to my age and high BMI.   Now the real wait begins....told to expect  a 1-2 year wait.    Any suggestions on what to do to prepare?......should I wait till I hear what goals they have for me pre- surgery?  In case it doesn't show I'm stunned, excited, and pleased!    

CONGRATS.      don't get injured bouncing off the walls.  You will never regret this decision, well at least I never did.  Good luck, hope you don't have to wait too long.  Barb

Congrats!! i too had just received a letter from my dr last week. i was told the same thing 1-2 years. maybe we can learn together

Hey Trish,  I'd really like to have some one to "learn" with!   It would be nice to be able to talk, vent, commiserate with some one at the same place in this process!

That is wonderful and I am so happy for you! Just think after the surgery, you'll have a better quality of life. 

I keep getting denied because of my age but I'm going keep on trying. Do you have any suggestion?

Shelley

Hi Shelly.  I don't know what your age is.......I'm 55 now, so not sure what age they have opened up the program to.   Does your doc say there is any other reason but age?   

No, it;s just the age thing. I just turned 60 in April. I have 2 GP's, respiratory and a heart doctor on my side. My weight gain is doctor induced because of my medication.   

Why can't they put you on the list for when criteria expands?   and with co-morbidities you would think you would be a shoe in.

My Dr. can't figure that one out either. I have never had an appointment with the clinic, so how can they deny me without seeing me first. She has sent them several letters asking why I have been denied. They now stopped responding to her. I'm not giving up, neither is my Doctor. 

I know of someone who had the surgery in Winnipeg but didn't meet the requirements. She was below the minimum BMI but was given the surgery because of back problems, so keep trying.

I think Regina has a higher age limit. It is through the Qu'Appelle Health Authority(I think).

Good luck!

Karen