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OMG, I believe we were at the same info meeting in December. I am crossing my fingers. I called and left a VM with the booking dept to see if they had any news on a date, then I called the Bariatric Clinic, and was told it was 6 to 8 months after the meeting. I am so excited for you. Keep us posted on your progress. 
Vanessa
that is so exciting. I know the wait is very long and at time we lose faith and then when we hear stories on here it's encouraging for us who still have to wait and wait. Good luck on your surgery and welcome to a new life after!
Dr B does staples on the five outside incisions then you have to go back to get them removed. I had mine out on PEI because Dr B's cliinic was closed for the holidays.
"You're off to great places today is your day your mountain is waiting so get on your way.Oh the Places you'll go" Dr.Seuss
I didn't have staples and my surgery was last May. It could be the surgeon's preference as I went to Bathurst as well. I think Chris is going to Moncton?
referral sent March 2009/ Approval signed March 2013/Surgery May 2013
HW: 404 Pre OP Liquid: 375 SW: 349 CW: 271
oh, that must have changed. when i had surgery, almost two years ago we got the dissolving staples. so they were put on the inside but you never had to get them removed. yikes!
i had mine in bathurst so maybe it is different there. you guys must be getting excited.
I should of said belly instead of stomach sorry for the sleeve they make five small cuts in your belly they stich in inside and put 4 to 5 small staples the size of a paper staple on out side that they remove after three weeks when the cuts heal.
At first couple of days they explain you drink water and clear liquids like clear juice like apple grape and cranberrie you can have chicken or beef broth gator aid and crystal light and jello 4oz 6 times a day 3 meals 3 snacks.
by day 5 you increase to 6oz and still no solid food you can have fruit juices ,vegetable juice, liquid smoothie ,chocolate milk ,protein shacks, strained cream soup all put in blender so it not thick it has to be like apple sauce.
after two weeks of this you start on pureed food that is pureed to it is as thick as apple sauce for example food like soups with meat in it stews and chilli shepard pie pasta with sauce pureed it. still no solid food then you meet with the nurse and they will give a example diet to intruce you back to solids.
this is the information they gave to me at my pre op test today and will do the same to you when you go.
on 3/18/14 10:29 am - Oromocto, Canada
They take the staples out that are holding the stomach? Is that another surgery? And you are on liquids for four weeks? Is that clear liquids or more substantial liquids?
hi rykat
I met with the dietition today at my pre op meeting you will do the same three weeks before your surgery they explain everything about the diet and how long you do it for 4 weeks of liquids week three after surgery when you go get the staples out you will talk to the nurse again and the dietition who will explain the next step to moving to solids so good luck with everything and I hope this helps you.
WooHoo...when and where?
referral sent March 2009/ Approval signed March 2013/Surgery May 2013
HW: 404 Pre OP Liquid: 375 SW: 349 CW: 271
I sign my paper s at the end of Nov 13 and got my date last week.My first app with Dr.B was march of 13.My ref was sent 2008'
