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bluegrrl
on 4/1/11 8:56 am - Glace Bay, Canada

Welcome.

I've only been here a week. Reading what I can here and everywhere. Very exciting and scary at the same time.

I hope you hear soon.

Good luck.

nannydeb
on 4/1/11 8:11 am, edited 4/1/11 8:11 am - Canada

VSG on 04/27/11

Topic: RE: Walking

I don't know for sure, but if by walking mid-morning or mid-afternoon are you having your snack later in the day? I know if I have my snack too close to either lunch or dinner my sugars are elevated too.

nannydeb
on 4/1/11 7:43 am - Canada

VSG on 04/27/11

Topic: RE: New here!!

Hi Melissa, welcome. I was on the list for over 3 years before I got a letter to attend the info. session last August, then I heard nothing until April for an appt. in May with the nurse & dietician. I am now seeing the surgeon next week and should have my surgery soon. It is a long wait. You should read the info on the cdha website and work to get your BMI down now, but from what I've seen it's worth the wait to get some quality back to our lives. I have almost 200 lbs. to lose too and have been changing things for a while now.
There's a support group that meets in Sackville run by some amazing women who have had surgery and are so helpful with any information you may be looking for. Good luck on your journey.

Debbie

nsblue
on 4/1/11 7:11 am - Brookfield. NS, Canada

VSG on 12/06/11

Topic: Walking

I am in my fourth week of walking and am up to 30 minutes at the least. I have no particular time when i do walk..i had been goin mid morning or afternoon..and a few times after supper. A couple of times i noticed that when i walk right after eating my sugars for the next meal are higher...now higher for me is high 5's to 6. i am usually 4's and low 5's. My calorie intake is 1200 daily...so i am not eating more. in looking at my log i begin to wonder if after a meal is not the best time to exercise. When is the best time to walk....or when do you all find the best?

nsblue
on 4/1/11 7:00 am - Brookfield. NS, Canada

VSG on 12/06/11

Topic: RE: New here!!

Hi Melissa, I haven't been here long either...only about a month...so welcome to you!!

Two years ago a doc in emerg referred me to Dr Klassin, which i heard nada..but i seen a specialist in september of last year *****fferred me to Dr Ellsmere to see me immediately due to my hernia. After much calling in dec etc to see if they even had my referral...On feb 24th i finally seen Dr Ellsmere. I am now waiting to hear of a date and am researching and doing all i need to do to getting healthy n ready for surgery.

I know my case may be different that the norm...many wait up to 4 years (this is what they told me on the phone in december) I hope your wait is a short one.

ruthann49
on 4/1/11 5:46 am - Canada

Topic: RE: New here!!

Hi Melissa Welcome to the forum! I believe the wait time is around 2 years but it depends on your blood pressure, diabetes, cholesterol and sleep apnea. I was referred Dec 2010 so I don't expect to hear for along while but I check out the forums everyday for info. Another great forum to check out is theVSG forum since that is the surgery done here in NS.Go up to the top of the page and click on forums. Also there is a link to the surgical team's site I hope someone will put that on since I'm computer illiterate!

mel_2011
on 4/1/11 3:53 am - Canada

VSG on 05/26/14

Topic: RE: suggestions ?

I work in a nursing home, and we use Zeasorb (can be found at drug stores) for under the breast and abdominal folds of seniors when they start to get a rash from sweat and all that good stuff..lol. Hope that helps.

mel_2011
on 4/1/11 3:34 am - Canada

VSG on 05/26/14

Topic: New here!!

Hi, My name is Melissa and I have been thinking about getting WLS for awhile, I finally talked to my doctor on Wed, and he sent the referral in for me to have it. I have heard that it is a long wait list, can any of you comment on how long you waited from the time your referral went in till you heard from them, just wondering how long I am looking at waiting.

I have about 200 pounds I would like to lose (would be happy with 150) and a few other medical problems as well.

I am very excited to find a support group that is going thru or already has gone thru what I am. Can`t wait to get to know you guys!!!

Kitty1975
on 4/1/11 2:36 am - Canada

VSG on 01/06/11

Topic: RE: appointment with surgeon

Congrats you are on your way!

what do you wanna be when you grow up little girl? i wanna be a loser and sit on the bench sir! (45 lbs lost pre op) 300lbs starting weight, currently 141lbs! Lowest has been 135lbs and hoping to get back to that.

nannydeb
on 4/1/11 2:26 am - Canada

VSG on 04/27/11

Topic: RE: appointment with surgeon

Thanks Debbie! I'm really nervous to meet Dr. Ellsmere. I hear he's a wonderful surgeon which is really what matters.

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