Has anyone in Nova Scotia been successful in having MSI pay for Lab Band instead of VSG? It seems like a less invasive procedure to me and is more what I'm leaning towards. I realize it's not actually done here, but I would be willing to pay travel to have it done in Ontario or wherever.

Wow that is alot of people waiting! I wonder how many surgeries they do in a month. I emailed Diana last week about updating my health history on my referral since I was diagnosed recently  with severe sleep apnea. I haven't heard back from her. You must be so happy to have it all behind you! Congrats on your success.

it sure will be terrific... last time i bought insulin ..it's been lastin me a while...hopefully i wont have to buy anymore.

 

I was at my one year update meeting last week and Diana told me that there are 2000 people on the waitlist.  She and the other girl are also not even full time.  Diana's position is only 0.7 full time equivalent and the other girl (I forget her name) is only 0.3 fte.
Pressure now needs to happen to the government to make these positions full time and to secure another surgeon to do these surgeries.  The WLS program needs to be made more of a priority by Capital Health and the Provincial gov't.  The success of others who have improved their co-morbidities from having the surgery would be key in convincing the gov't that this program needs to be expanded.

Diana is doing her best to get through everyone as best she can with the time she has. 

What is the liquid diet you need to go on before the surgery? can you give me examples.....soup,water,boost....jello etc??
How long have you been on the waiting list
I am so excited for you :)