I need help for the steps to take

Hi, I want to get the surgery but I am unsure about the whole start of the steps. Is there a surgery to get in Halifax or do I have to travel? Whom do I contact? can anyone help me threw the steps to get things going.

 Thanks

You need to get your family doc to make a referral to the Clinic at the QEll.

They have over 1750 referrals as I type, so Diana says, she is the patient co-ordinator for Dr Ellsmere and Klassen.  They try to see 200 patients per year.

So there is a 5-8 yr waiting list.

I said "SHAG THAT" and self paid and went to Mexico.

Good luck in your steps.

Be persistent....is all I can say.

Oh wow I dont have 5 - 8 years of waiting time I need it in a month or so. Maybe even yesterday LOL.... Well maybe I can get it done somewhere else as well. Guess I should look into that part!! Thanks!

If you have any questions just ask me

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I have resarched a lot in the last 9 months.........I could save you a few steps.

Put....."Halifax" in the subject line, if you email so I will see it in my trash, as I have a tight email blocker.  LOL

I see you found it! :)

Yes, Thanks, I did find it !!

Hi

Its very overwhelming starting out - where to go - who to contact - my first suggestion would be do your research on what type of weight loss surgery you would like to have performed- you can get a lot of info off of the OH board under the sugery types.

There is also a wealth of info on the internet and many books from amazon.ca- you will also want to speak with your family dr and his/her recommendations- and also I contacted many surgeons- in Canada-US and Mexico on my search for my surgery - its good to hear and speak with a variety of surgeons and their clinics - they will also bring valid points to the table about your health and what surgery they might recommend-

You will find it helpful to speak with people who have had weight loss surgery and speak with everyone of all surgery types.

I had RNY- gastric bypass in June 2008 - my health would not have held out the 5-7 year wait list in NS (I was told of at that time- its probably like Jane said even longer now) so I ended up selfpaying.

I did research weight loss surgery for over a year and although you may not find this length of time necessary - it is a process and there is a lot to learn and I am still learning at almost 12 months post op.

I will give you my surgeons website - its in Montreal and Dr Christou is one of Canada's leading Bariatric surgeons which after meeting him and reading up on him- I felt very safe in my decision to pursue the WLS option with him as my surgeon.

www.weightlosssurgery.ca

Good luck - there are many people here on the NS  board and NB board who will be happy to answer any questions you may have.The Ontario crowd is also a wealth of info- the Quebec board is a lil less active but lots of helpful info for the asking.

hugs
deb