I'm bacccckkkk....

Thanks Scartears!! :-D And thanks for the info about Dr SAvoie in the first place. :-)

I think that I'm going to go whole hog and get the DS - I mean I'm going to be opened up for the VSG anyway, and I may as well get a little bit more done to try and keep the weight off permanently. I'm so scared that if I don't get something more drastic that I won't keep it off, but that's because I know what a procrastonator and avoidance specialist I can be about my weight.

Prancing Nougat,
If you have a long wait for Sleep Apnea test...Tell the respiratory/Sleep Apnea Dr in your area, you need it done asap for surgery.  I did that, and am picking up my machine today!  If that doesn't work..Dr. Savoie mentioned a private clinic in Bathurst that only has a few days waiting list, and is covered by Medicare...he said to call his secretary for details.

Hi Amary,

Thanks for the info! I went to see my GP today to put my referal in. He said that he'd make it for surgery, so I'm hoping for the best! :-)

Prancing_nougat,
Just noticed you are in Saint John...I am also...Dr. Bishop is the only Respitory/Sleep Apnea guy in Saint John now. I actually called his office myself, cause Dr Savoie gave me the Referral form when I was there.  I did the home testing last night.  Dr Bishop's secretary was awesome in getting me the machine righat away.  I just picked up the machine yesterday betwen 2-4 at the Regional(Respitory Therapy), .and it goes back today before noon.  We are soooooo on our way!  I'm so excited!

I am most interested in the DS so am very happy it is now an option with Dr S and will take notes to share any updates with everyone.

Hubby will be travelling up with me for the consult but my mom plans on coming with me to the supper so they can both be informed.