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Topic: Where do i start!?
Hey guys! I have just considered the possibility of getting lap-band surgery.I have all my research done about recovery etc, but the only thing I am having difficulty with is locating a doctor in Newfoundland to really get the ball rolling. Could someone help me out? I would really like to start this new chapter in my life :)
Topic: RE: Still Haven't heard a word
yes I probably will thanks,but I dont want to badgering them either,,I'd imagine theres thousadns of people in the same position as me by now,,lol
Topic: RE: Still Haven't heard a word
Maybe e-mail Kara and ask her if she recieved your referal...At least you will feel more content knowing if they got it.
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Topic: RE: my request went in as soon as MCP decided they'd cover surgery
I feel for you....I would say that if its a yr or 2 wait it would be best for you to have a baby now but im not a DR ....could you call Kara and ask her, she is the bariatric cordinator for all this or even e-mail her....If you need the e-mail let me know k.
Topic: RE: my request went in as soon as MCP decided they'd cover surgery
Hi....Yes MCP does cover WLS...VSG. You have to have a bmi of 40 to 60 to qualify and your age is fine...Im not really sure what the age creteria is but 25 is good. You first need to get a referal from your family DR sent to Dr Pace,and then wait for the bariatric team to call with a mandatory orientation meeting...this could be at least a yr for all this to happen and then you will get all the info from that meeting...Good luck...like you I have struggled with my weight and Im now waiting for my call for surgery. Also when your family Dr sends the referal I would call a few weeks later to make sure they recieved it.....Good luck :)
Topic: RE: my request went in as soon as MCP decided they'd cover surgery
I am in the same boat as you we have bben trying for 12 years to have a baby!!! and iv been trying to get the weight off longer than that..They seem to not want to bother with large women in my experience(the fertility doctors)..I am actually 40,so my time is running out and they recommend after the weightloss surgery we wait 2-3 years before trying..so I am REALLY upset with the wait to have my weightloss surgery done.As soon as mcp announced they would cover surgery my GP put gave me a referral...I still havent heard a word..and it affects me two fold because my biological clock is on MELTDOWN.....my heart is breaking waiting for this surgery and it is a very emotional thing to go through at the best of times,I am actually losing hope that I will be seen in time..
Topic: RE: my request went in as soon as MCP decided they'd cover surgery
Hi , Im new to this site and I stumbled accross it actully , I was searching to see if MCP covered any sort of weight loss surgey here in NL.
Im just wondering is there a certian weight/age/bmi you have be to get covered ? I have tried everything , and I cant lose this weight. Im on pills for high blood pressure , depression and Im struggling with severe psoriasis. Im only 25 year old and I have 5 year old son.
Any info would be great , thanks
Im just wondering is there a certian weight/age/bmi you have be to get covered ? I have tried everything , and I cant lose this weight. Im on pills for high blood pressure , depression and Im struggling with severe psoriasis. Im only 25 year old and I have 5 year old son.
Any info would be great , thanks
Topic: RE: my request went in as soon as MCP decided they'd cover surgery
Also I want to add....It seems everyone has a different time/ date...so I think we are all put in who the Doctors want , so just because I had my referal/ liquid etc doesn't meen I will be done before you guys....It just depepnds on the situation is what Im gathering and I would just go through the process with trying not to worry about dates cause trust me it's way too stressful.
Topic: RE: shakes
Mandy, you can use splenda....my fav shake was/ is ......1 scoop vanilla protein powder, 3 frozen strawberries, 3 ice cubes, 1 strawberry source yogurt and a bit of water or almond milk to make it more liquidy. Also for the chocolate ones I always added a tsp of sf/ff vanilla pidding powder to my shakes for that extra sweetner,
Topic: RE: my request went in as soon as MCP decided they'd cover surgery
Hi Guys....The journey is long I'm not gonna lie...I had my referal in last June and still waiting on surgery....I did my mandatory orientation meeting then my 2 week liquid trial and I saw Dr Boone and signed my O.R papers and they say I still have at least 6 to 12 months waiting for my surgery...very frustrating but I'm trying hard to get myself strong and healthy for my surgery...Sorry this is prob not what you guys want to hear...the first step is the referal so you guys are on the way.
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