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Topic: RE: VSG surgery starting May 20 in St. John's
Congrats. Jdeon... As Tina said, I only got the news in Feb. that they were taking names for a wait list. As far as I can tell, I assumed I was in the top 10 anyway. 2 weeks before, I was talking to Janice and she was not taking any names. I don't understand how you got on a list in 2010 unless you were one of the people he saw in 2002.I am going to go in now and start following your blog. I appreciate any info. you can give us. I wish you the best of luck and a speedy recovery. I am going for the gastric bypass surgery. I hope I can get an appointment soon. I have been sleeping in a sitting position for the last year and a half. Can't breath laying down. Gettiing desperate... Again, this is awesome news to hear that the process has started. Best of luck, Terrie
Topic: RE: VSG surgery starting May 20 in St. John's
Wow Jenn,
Congrats on being the first! I knew they were starting on May 20 but my understanding was they were going through a wait list they had in 2002 first. If your referral didn't go in until 2010 they my information must be wrong. (I read your blog by the way, very well written). I have been on the list since the end of February 2011 but still have not heard anything. When did your referral go in? I too am going for VSG. I have been researching WLS for several years now and I truly believe its the best surgery for me. I tried to track down Dr. Pace a couple of years ago when I heard he was trying to get something going. I sent several emails to his assistant at MUN but never got a reply. It wasn't until Terrie on this site posted in early February that he had just started taking names that I was finally able to get on a list. Do you have any idea how many of these surgeries they plan to do a week? I really hope once they get started they will move down the list fairly quickly. They don't give too much information at his office. I don't know if I'm # 20, 200 or 2000.
Can you post a list of the tests you had to complete before surgery? I'm from central and I'm hoping to get most of them done at home.
Anyway, I am really happy for you! I hope your surgery goes wonderfully and you have a quick recovery. Hope to join you on the losers bench soon.
Tina
Congrats on being the first! I knew they were starting on May 20 but my understanding was they were going through a wait list they had in 2002 first. If your referral didn't go in until 2010 they my information must be wrong. (I read your blog by the way, very well written). I have been on the list since the end of February 2011 but still have not heard anything. When did your referral go in? I too am going for VSG. I have been researching WLS for several years now and I truly believe its the best surgery for me. I tried to track down Dr. Pace a couple of years ago when I heard he was trying to get something going. I sent several emails to his assistant at MUN but never got a reply. It wasn't until Terrie on this site posted in early February that he had just started taking names that I was finally able to get on a list. Do you have any idea how many of these surgeries they plan to do a week? I really hope once they get started they will move down the list fairly quickly. They don't give too much information at his office. I don't know if I'm # 20, 200 or 2000.
Can you post a list of the tests you had to complete before surgery? I'm from central and I'm hoping to get most of them done at home.
Anyway, I am really happy for you! I hope your surgery goes wonderfully and you have a quick recovery. Hope to join you on the losers bench soon.
Tina
Topic: RE: VSG surgery starting May 20 in St. John's
How exciting. I wish you the best of luck and thanks.
Topic: RE: VSG surgery starting May 20 in St. John's
Thanks for your good wishes - right back atcha!
Dr. Pace's fax number is 709-777-7044 and his office phone is 709-777-6558 - his assistant's name is Janice, and she is very nice and helpful.
I wouldn't wait too long - I image the waitlist will balloon quickly! BEST OF LUCK!
(I just saw the respirologist this morning and got the official GREEN LIGHT, so I am now in the t-minus ten day countdown - very excited!)
Dr. Pace's fax number is 709-777-7044 and his office phone is 709-777-6558 - his assistant's name is Janice, and she is very nice and helpful.
I wouldn't wait too long - I image the waitlist will balloon quickly! BEST OF LUCK!
(I just saw the respirologist this morning and got the official GREEN LIGHT, so I am now in the t-minus ten day countdown - very excited!)
Topic: RE: VSG surgery starting May 20 in St. John's
Awesome. I am trying to get something set up for me but I dont know Dr.pace's fax number and my dr here wont send it unless I can get him a fax number. Do you know his fax number?
I was planning to get the by-pass done but now I know the mcp covers the VSG I am now going for that one. I hope everything works out for you.
I was planning to get the by-pass done but now I know the mcp covers the VSG I am now going for that one. I hope everything works out for you.
Topic: RE: VSG surgery starting May 20 in St. John's
Hi Jennn - I sent you a message via facebook. So glad you decided to "come out" about your surgery. I did the same thing as well - hoping that I could pay it forward. And I have - at least 2 people who initially asked me about my surgery have gone on to have RNY. Sadly - they had to travel - but hopefully WLS will be more accessible to people in this province as the bariatric program gets going. Take care!
Mary
Mary
Topic: VSG surgery starting May 20 in St. John's
Hi everyone,
I have been reading posts in the community for many months, but have only recently "come out" about my own journey.
Blessedly, I am scheduled for VSG here at the Health Sciences Centre with Dr. Pace on Friday May 20th, and in the interest of "paying it forward", I have started to blog about my journey here on ObesityHelp.com.
If you'd like to check it out, here is the link: www.obesityhelp.com/member/jdeon/uzone,blog/action,view/blog _id,311677/.
Obviously, there isn't really a patient support or information program up-and-running here yet, but I am totally willing to share my experiences with anyone. I have gained so much inspiration, information and support from so many members here, and now I am hoping I can give something back.
Cheers, strength and love,
Jenn
I have been reading posts in the community for many months, but have only recently "come out" about my own journey.
Blessedly, I am scheduled for VSG here at the Health Sciences Centre with Dr. Pace on Friday May 20th, and in the interest of "paying it forward", I have started to blog about my journey here on ObesityHelp.com.
If you'd like to check it out, here is the link: www.obesityhelp.com/member/jdeon/uzone,blog/action,view/blog _id,311677/.
Obviously, there isn't really a patient support or information program up-and-running here yet, but I am totally willing to share my experiences with anyone. I have gained so much inspiration, information and support from so many members here, and now I am hoping I can give something back.
Cheers, strength and love,
Jenn
- HW: 270 lbs. SW: 248 lbs. CW: 185 lbs.
The story of my journey back to health is here: http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jdeon/uzone,blog/action,view/blog_id,311677/
The story of my journey back to health is here: http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/jdeon/uzone,blog/action,view/blog_id,311677/
Topic: RE: Got THE call!!!
GOOD FOR YOU! Let us know how the appt goes. Have any and all questions written down - because I always came away from appts having forgotten something I wanted to to ask. I'n surprised that MCP will cover the lap band now. That is great! Good luck and keep up posted! Safe travels!
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on 5/4/11 11:31 pm
on 5/4/11 11:31 pm
Topic: Got THE call!!!
So I finally got the call after 3-4 years of waiting from Dr. Beausoleil's office in NB and my consultation is schld for Aug 22nd!!! Exciting! : D
The other news I found out is that MCP is going to cover the Gastric Banding!
I'm trying to find out from others who have gone through it what to expect with the consultation, is there anything I have to do before I go there (I haven't gotten my mail from their office just yet) and any advice would be greatly appriciated! Especially when it comes to dealing with MCP.
Thanks!!!!
The other news I found out is that MCP is going to cover the Gastric Banding!
I'm trying to find out from others who have gone through it what to expect with the consultation, is there anything I have to do before I go there (I haven't gotten my mail from their office just yet) and any advice would be greatly appriciated! Especially when it comes to dealing with MCP.
Thanks!!!!
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