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Karen M #2
on 7/24/09 3:18 am - Ottawa, Canada
RNY on 04/20/10 with
Topic: RE: Any Newfies !!!
Hi all, I'm from Newfoundland as well (but now living in Ottawa) and my husband and I are both looking to have WLS. My husband has a consult with Dr.Fitzer in Utica, NY on September 4 and I am still waiting to see a doctor at the Civic hospital in Ottawa for a consultation.
doe-uno
on 7/16/09 5:35 am - ottawa, Canada
Topic: RE: Need Help!
My love I feel for you... I live in Ottawa (But I will always be a Newfie) and the wait period is up to 8 yrs so I went States for mine, by the time I applied and got my surgery date was 6 months. my provincial insurance is Ohip and they paid for the surgery but travel expence was paid by me. People in Ottawa seems to go to the Dr. William Graber, in Utica New York.  He has a site. google his name and you will get it.  His other  partner Dr. Fritzer did mine. Apply for your provincial insurance after you read all information. He has a 1-800 number too.  His office will help you in anyway they can. I had RYN done on July 7, yes last week and I am down 21 lbs in 6 days/  Good luck my love and keep me informed.

Doreen
Angela K.
on 7/15/09 10:27 am
Topic: Need Help!

Hi

I am currently on 2 lists for WLS in New Brunsick.  My family doctor has recommended that I outsource surgery wait times in other provinces, the US or even Mexico.  This really scares me but my BMI is around 72.  If you can give me an idea of how long of a wait it is in other provinces etxc  I would really appreciate it. I called Medicare in NB and they advised that they will pay for surgery in another province  except Quebec but I need to find a doctor, then have my family doctor and the surgeon write a letter to the NB Medicare board to ensure payment would be made.  I'm lost at where to start so I thought I know...the great groups on OH can help.  I'm even considering going self pay if necessary

Thanks
Angela


Angela
   
       
specialcath
on 7/11/09 5:39 am - st. john's, Canada
Topic: RE: Anyone ever visit here?
Hi,

I am planning to have this done in toronto too...how are you doing with it now?

C
ga_ginger_10
on 7/9/09 11:27 am - Atlanta, GA
Topic: OMG, THE MOST AMAZING THING HAPPENED TO ME!!!!
OMG, The most amazing thing happened to me the other day!!!!  Go to my blog to read about it!

www.gingerrock.blogspot.com

I know you guys will understand!!!!!

Ginger
raggettyjoanne
on 6/20/09 11:27 am - Labrador, Canada
Topic: RE: YOU HAVE TO WATCH THIS!
it made me cry too...my tshirt says..look at my eyes not my size the one thing people dont do when you get my size...
when will the world learn not to judge..
doe-uno
on 6/9/09 1:59 am - ottawa, Canada
Topic: RE: Any Newfies !!!
hey Labradorian   i have a niece in Lab City...  welcome to this site.   \I live in Ottawa but always will be known as a Newfie... love my heritage...  okDoe
labradorian
on 5/23/09 4:15 pm - Canada
Topic: RE: Any Newfies !!!
I am in Labrador.
I had a baby recently and has had the extra weight every since.I am 5ft 1 and right now I weigh 171lbs. Before I was pregnant I was always around 125-130lbs. I can't seem to lose the weight. I've tried all kinds of exercises but they just don't seem to work. It is starting to get frustrating with summer on its way and me feel all "fat" and "gross". Is there any other way to get the weight gone fast, without surgery? I have high blood pressure as a reslt of all the extra weight.
Mugsy
on 5/20/09 5:14 am - Brampton, Canada
Topic: RE: Any Newfies !!!
 i am from Hampden, White Bay. it is near Deer Lake, and is on the other side of the Northern Pen. I am living in Brampton, Ontario. Had my surgery on November 25th, 2008 in Ypsilanti Michigan. Dr. poplawski was my surgeon. lost close to 80 pounds, but been on a stall now for 2 months or more. i am not getting the right amount of protein in as i am prone to kidney stones. i actualy eneded up in the hospital a month after surgery, and got out on Christmas Day..bummer eh...lol lol lol


it's great to see some Newfoundlanders here.!!!!!   tell us your story.


Lindsay

georgiainGA
on 5/18/09 12:48 am - Fort Gordon, GA
Topic: RE: Any Newfies !!!

Another Newfie here!! I'm from Mount Pearl/St. John's but I've been living in the States for 4 years now. Married an Army man.

I can't believe you still can't get this surgery in Newfoundland!!! What a bunch of BS! My Mother desperately needs the surgery and can't take the time off to go to the mainland and get it.

I'm hoping to have my Surgery performed before the fall... and have most of my weight gone by the time I go home again in August of 2010.

 

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