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hi there
Thanks, actually I have lost 93 lbs since Feb 1/2010, that is when I started the liquid diet to prepare for my surgery. I lost 38 lbs beforen surgery on April 14th and 55 since. When I started my journey, you had to go see Dr Dornan,an endocrinologist for a year before he would wright a referral to Dr B, Dr S was not around then. I started seeing Dr Dornan Aug 2007 until Spring 2008, when the rules changed and all you needed was a referral from your family physician. Dr Dornan sent my referral then to Dr B. as Dr S was no on the scene then I dont think. Once Dr S did come on the scene I requested Dr Dornan to send a referral however he claimed he knew nothing of him and wouldnt send a referral to him. I had my family Dr send a referral to both surgeons Feb 2009. I often called them monthly to see my status. After much deliberation I decided I had to self pay and go to Montreal. I have not removed my name from the lists as I really wantd DS surgery and hoped that by the time my number comes up someone would be offering it however I have still not received a call from either DR....that should tell you how long of a wait it is...too long. I fought with Medicare and many politicians regarding the poor process of not triaging these patients but only going by referral dates...which is ridiculous in my opinion but I got alot of them just talking in circles and no real answers...thats another whole story for another time. I truly hope you do get a consultation in December but I wouldnt put money on it....be sure to keep calling them once a month to check your status
hope this helps
Angela
Thanks, actually I have lost 93 lbs since Feb 1/2010, that is when I started the liquid diet to prepare for my surgery. I lost 38 lbs beforen surgery on April 14th and 55 since. When I started my journey, you had to go see Dr Dornan,an endocrinologist for a year before he would wright a referral to Dr B, Dr S was not around then. I started seeing Dr Dornan Aug 2007 until Spring 2008, when the rules changed and all you needed was a referral from your family physician. Dr Dornan sent my referral then to Dr B. as Dr S was no on the scene then I dont think. Once Dr S did come on the scene I requested Dr Dornan to send a referral however he claimed he knew nothing of him and wouldnt send a referral to him. I had my family Dr send a referral to both surgeons Feb 2009. I often called them monthly to see my status. After much deliberation I decided I had to self pay and go to Montreal. I have not removed my name from the lists as I really wantd DS surgery and hoped that by the time my number comes up someone would be offering it however I have still not received a call from either DR....that should tell you how long of a wait it is...too long. I fought with Medicare and many politicians regarding the poor process of not triaging these patients but only going by referral dates...which is ridiculous in my opinion but I got alot of them just talking in circles and no real answers...thats another whole story for another time. I truly hope you do get a consultation in December but I wouldnt put money on it....be sure to keep calling them once a month to check your status
hope this helps
Angela
Angela

What does one have to do to be eligible for WLS? I've tried dieting and exercise to no avail and I think my weight is going to kill me if I can't get this surgery soon.
I'm really upset by the fact that someone I know who can't be bothered to try diet and exercise apparently has a date for this surgery and I can't seem to find someone who can tell me how to get this done.
I'm really upset by the fact that someone I know who can't be bothered to try diet and exercise apparently has a date for this surgery and I can't seem to find someone who can tell me how to get this done.