Pre-op tests update

Hi everyone,

i thought I'd let  you in on whats been up with me lately....

Well I've completed my GI scope, PFT, Chest Xray, EKG, Blood Screening with the results so far stating RESULTS APPEAR NORMAL. PATIENT IS CLEARED TO PROCEED!!. All that's left to do for now is my Sleep study which is scheduled for NEXT MONTH! What a surprise...an appointment for a "full sleep study" arranged in less than a month. I was expecting maybe a 6 months to a year at least.

I have an appointments to meet the endocrinologist and respirologist and my 2nd appointment with Dr Tang made for the end of October/09. Things are moving along quickly in regards to completing some of my preop tests.

Hi;
You are so very lucky to have a sleep study done so very quickly; here in NB; it took me over 1 year for appt. and I had been there before for studies; as I have two sleep disorders; PLMD and sleep apnea.

What procedure of you having done?  I am 59; 275 or more; with BMI of 49; I am concerned that age here in the province of NB; may be a problem for me.

I am happy for you; keep me posted.

Judy

If I were you Pichou, I would try to have surgery elsewhere in Canada. NB will pay in all provinces but Quebec. BUT it must be in a hospital, not a private clinic.  I am not sure if there other criteria but you could contact Medicare.

I am having the Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy

Thanks  

Sorry dreamcatcher; this is meant for you as well;

Your friend;

Judy

Where are u having the vertical sleeve; as that is what I seem to be leaning toward; but if u don't mind; what is ur age?  I am 59.  As I am sure u have read.

Take Care again;

Judy

That s fine

I'm having the SLEEVE done in Victoria, BC with Dr Bao Tang.

I have thought of that my friend and also Quebc; now they will pay in Quebec as long as they bill manually.  I want to get the ball started and hopefully my family LDr. will not think; this is not for me.  If so I will have to become much more assertive and have been told also; it is how he words the referral.  I have read about a few Drs. in Montreal; am impressed; but have to find out from them about manual billing.  I am thinking of the vertical sleeve; which is not a part of NB medicare; although they did tell me to have Dr. send it in and they would make a decision.

I can see there are a lot of hoops and loops.

Charlene; you are a sweetheart; have already been told that.  :}
Hope to hear from u soon;
Judy

Dr B does the VSG

Well well things could not be any better ah! As long as Dr. a$$  keep his mouth shut and just does his job you well be on the losers bench by the end of the year.....




Talk to you soon Stephanie

I agree he keeps  we'll be just fine