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Topic: RE: Questions
Bariatric Surgery are for weight lose. There are many types of Bariatric Surgeries. I have done LAP-BAND surgery. I got many benefit from that. I lose my weight. And it also helps to reduce risk of heart diseases, Cancer, HyperTension and many more. It can cure Diabetes also. If you want to do surgery than first take advise of doctor then go for it.
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Topic: RE: Another quick question
Hey Jackie: Don't worry about problems. I have a list a mile long too.
I am also hoping to be done in Feb. That's why we need the surgery.
If we didn't have health issues we wouldn't be going under the knife.
This oeration is going to help us resolve our health issues. It the tool we
need to get healthy again.
I am also hoping to be done in Feb. That's why we need the surgery.
If we didn't have health issues we wouldn't be going under the knife.
This oeration is going to help us resolve our health issues. It the tool we
need to get healthy again.
Terrie 
Topic: RE: Is it Just ME or Does Anyone Else ??
Hey Mellybean: YOU CAN get that 80 lbs. off, all you have to do is use that "I want this
surgery" motivation as you said. Commit to that liquid diet for just 2 weeks. Don't look
ahead of that 2 weeks. I don't know if anyone else can confirm this but when I did it. It
has accually helped me not to over eat now. I am noticing that my stomach is used to
eating less, when I try and eat too much I feel full. Before I could eat twice what I was
eating now before feeling full. I got a bag of these Frozen sugar free Mott's Fruitsations
bars ( they are like Mr. freezes ) and I would reward myself at the end of each day with
one. The sweet taste is satisfing. Also, I ate the flavoured yogurts. The diet doesn't have
to be all bad. Replace one meal with a shake. I liked lunch because I am not a breakfast
person, Iate a late breakfast and then the shake in a late lunch. Then had my light supper
and my treat... I know you can do it...GOOD LUCK Mell.
surgery" motivation as you said. Commit to that liquid diet for just 2 weeks. Don't look
ahead of that 2 weeks. I don't know if anyone else can confirm this but when I did it. It
has accually helped me not to over eat now. I am noticing that my stomach is used to
eating less, when I try and eat too much I feel full. Before I could eat twice what I was
eating now before feeling full. I got a bag of these Frozen sugar free Mott's Fruitsations
bars ( they are like Mr. freezes ) and I would reward myself at the end of each day with
one. The sweet taste is satisfing. Also, I ate the flavoured yogurts. The diet doesn't have
to be all bad. Replace one meal with a shake. I liked lunch because I am not a breakfast
person, Iate a late breakfast and then the shake in a late lunch. Then had my light supper
and my treat... I know you can do it...GOOD LUCK Mell.
Terrie
Topic: RE: Is it Just ME or Does Anyone Else ??
Hey newfie... where is the sunshine part of your name??? I hear ya girl !!!! I was talking to
Rayleen yesterday on the phone and I feel a little better about having to wait. I was one of
the 1st. names on that referal list. She got it right on the money when she said HOW CAN
I BE TOO FAT FOR FAT SURGERY? Well, we just have to face the fact that when Dr. P
feels comfortable about do us we will be sitting here waiting for him. I know that I want him
to feel confident when he is standing over me with that scalpel. I told Rayleen it's hard
watching people below you on that list going and getting done and they are already on that
losers bench where we long to be, as much as we feel happy for them, it hurts and we
are only human. But, our time will come soon enough and we can be confident that the doc.
will feel better about it too. Hang in there ladies.
Rayleen yesterday on the phone and I feel a little better about having to wait. I was one of
the 1st. names on that referal list. She got it right on the money when she said HOW CAN
I BE TOO FAT FOR FAT SURGERY? Well, we just have to face the fact that when Dr. P
feels comfortable about do us we will be sitting here waiting for him. I know that I want him
to feel confident when he is standing over me with that scalpel. I told Rayleen it's hard
watching people below you on that list going and getting done and they are already on that
losers bench where we long to be, as much as we feel happy for them, it hurts and we
are only human. But, our time will come soon enough and we can be confident that the doc.
will feel better about it too. Hang in there ladies.
Terrie
Topic: RE: Newfoundland VS Ontario
In NL. right now it depends on your BMI. The doc. here is new to this surgery and is only
doing the lower BMI's at the moment. If your mom just got her refer. lately. I would guess
from what everyone else in here is saying, she has about a year wait. Anyone who doesn't
already know has to have a sleep apnea test. an UpperGI, see dietician, etc. 3 week liquid
diet before surgery. He has done 10 surgeries so far. I was one of the 1st. on the list but I
have a higher BMI so I am still waiting. I am hoping to get done in Feb. Hope that helps.
doing the lower BMI's at the moment. If your mom just got her refer. lately. I would guess
from what everyone else in here is saying, she has about a year wait. Anyone who doesn't
already know has to have a sleep apnea test. an UpperGI, see dietician, etc. 3 week liquid
diet before surgery. He has done 10 surgeries so far. I was one of the 1st. on the list but I
have a higher BMI so I am still waiting. I am hoping to get done in Feb. Hope that helps.
Terrie
Topic: RE: Wait Time
At the time i signed up for the surgery they were doing it the Old way
the Stomach Stapling, but they dont do that anymore,, and i was on a waiting list
and it took em this long to get he approval for the new way the gastric bypass, * vertical sleeve*
i could have went to New bruinswick and had it done *if* the extra funds were there,
so ive been on Dr pace list all this time..
the Stomach Stapling, but they dont do that anymore,, and i was on a waiting list
and it took em this long to get he approval for the new way the gastric bypass, * vertical sleeve*
i could have went to New bruinswick and had it done *if* the extra funds were there,
so ive been on Dr pace list all this time..
Topic: RE: Wait Time
Why have you been waiting so long? I thought that this was relatively new to NL. You must have been waiting to get something done in another province?
Topic: RE: Is it Just ME or Does Anyone Else ??
Stay positive ladies. One thing you have to keep in mind is that the program is still new. Don't you want a surgon who is going to be operating on your body to know what he is doing and have lots of practice at it? When you think about it, you may have been waiting for the program to come to NL for a long time but really how long have you been waiting since you had your referral sent in. I had my referral sent in last week and I found out yesterday that my BMI was too high to qualify for surgery. In order for me to fit in under the cut off I have to lose 80 pounds. At first I was like how can I be too fat for 'fat surgery' (hope I didn't offend anyone with that statement). But then I took a step back and said to myself, this is my motivation. I can lose the weight and I will lose the weight. I know it is going to be difficult but I need to try my best to do it. I had a nice conversation with Raleen, who is a very nice lady I might add, and I am now ready to get moving with this weight loss. You need to take the negative and turn it into a positive. By staying positive you keep your frame of mind in the right place so that when you do get your call then you are right there perfectly ready to go.
When it comes to this forum, I try to focus on the posts concerning the actual surgery and the days after the surgery and trying to educate myself on the procedure and aftermath. Try not to focus too much on the this one has been waiting for this long and this one was referred after me and got in before me. Those kinds of posts will bog you down and send you into a mini depression which means weight gain and we don't want that.
Just remember to stay positive....you time will come!! :-)
When it comes to this forum, I try to focus on the posts concerning the actual surgery and the days after the surgery and trying to educate myself on the procedure and aftermath. Try not to focus too much on the this one has been waiting for this long and this one was referred after me and got in before me. Those kinds of posts will bog you down and send you into a mini depression which means weight gain and we don't want that.
Just remember to stay positive....you time will come!! :-)
Cheers, Mellybean 
Topic: RE: Is it Just ME or Does Anyone Else ??
I don;t think your the only one..I guess he just wants to get a few more with lower bmi under his belt before he starts with higher ones...I have gained weight since I have saw him in may and having a hell of a time trying to loose it....We just have to keep on doing what we can till our turns comes and it will in time...I was hoping to have mine before I turn 50 in Feb...maybe who knows....hell now I see that number i feel like an old woman..Keep smiling
Valerie
Valerie
Topic: RE: Wait Time
Why have you been waiting so long? I thought that this was relatively new to NL. You must have been waiting to get something done in another province?
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