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Jackie00
on 8/16/13 12:15 pm
Topic: RE: Getting Frustrated with the Wait
Dr Kelly, Dr Ponce de leon for the price range if around 6000 by the time you pay your flight. Do go with Trish if you want Dr Ponce, for some reason the Canadian people that book fir him are charging 8000 or more to accompany you but Trish Is down there and will take great care of you without the extra fee. Both of these surgeons are in Tiguana.

There are two very prminent ones in Mexicali. Dr Aceves and Alaverez or something like that. They are a little bit more 8500-10000 but the sound very good.

I would find out where you are here with Dr Ellsmere. Two year wait isn't bad. Sometimes getting the referral from a specialist to another specialist is good. Definitely keep calling.
Sleeved 15-Sept-2011 HW 294 Pre op weight 285 SW 279 GW 145?
Pre op 6 lbs lost, M1 - 23 lbs M2 - 11 lbs M3 - 12 M4 - 6 M5 -10 M6 -10 M7 -7 M8 - 4 M9 - 4
M10- 4 M11 - 5 M12 - 0
   

   
CodeMonkey
on 8/16/13 2:54 am - Havre Boucher, Canada
Topic: RE: Getting Frustrated with the Wait

Who are the go to doctors in Mexico. I'm seriously considering going to Mexico, waiting 10 to 20 years isn't an option for me. I'll be in my 50s or 60s by then :(

Jackie00
on 8/14/13 9:18 pm
Topic: RE: Getting Frustrated with the Wait
I think you are pretty lucky to get in to see Dr Elsmere that fast. Also for him to say 2 yrs where the wait time is anywheres from 10-20 yrs if you do the math.

Even after losing the majority of my weight I still have back issues. Physio, chiro and massages will be your answer until you are seen. He probably put your name on the next information group. In the meantime read NSBlues profile. You will have to try to lose some weight on your own prior to surgery. So hopefully you are not waiting for the surgery before making a good attempt. I didn't have the strength in me to do it after years of attempts so I went to Mexico and paid on my own.
Sleeved 15-Sept-2011 HW 294 Pre op weight 285 SW 279 GW 145?
Pre op 6 lbs lost, M1 - 23 lbs M2 - 11 lbs M3 - 12 M4 - 6 M5 -10 M6 -10 M7 -7 M8 - 4 M9 - 4
M10- 4 M11 - 5 M12 - 0
   

   
CodeMonkey
on 8/13/13 1:09 am, edited 8/13/13 3:51 am - Havre Boucher, Canada
Topic: Getting Frustrated with the Wait

I met with an orthopedic surgeon back in Feb 2011. I have a genetic back condition that puts incredible pressure on my sciatic nerve limiting my mobility. Because of my weight, the ortho doctor referred me to Dr. Ellesmer. I met with him a couple of months later and during my visit Dr Ellesmere decided I was a good candidate for surgery but told me the wait could be up to 2 years. About 8 months ago I started getting concerned that I hadn't heard anything since my initial consultation, so I tried calling to find out where I am on the list or if somehow how I had fallen through the cracks.

I've made several calls to his office and have yet to get a call back. Is this typical of the process? Is there another way to find out what is going on?

LenaM
on 8/9/13 6:03 am - Canada
Topic: RE: Got my date -

Nice!  Coincidentally, I finish my post-up diet the very day of your surgery--on to solid food for the first time since June.

Well good luck to you, and keep us posted!

 

Moving-Forward
on 8/9/13 5:50 am
Topic: RE: Got my date -

Oop's :-) start my pre op diet Monday - I am all set - went to the US this past weekend and got some different flavors of protein drinks - so far I like them all !!

Moving-Forward
on 8/9/13 5:48 am
Topic: RE: Got my date -

Start my Pre Op diet on Monday ... I am all set - went to the US this past weekend and got a lot of different flavors - so far I like many of them :-)

 

LenaM
on 8/8/13 11:35 pm - Canada
Topic: RE: Got my date -

Have you started your pre-op diet?  Getting close now--you must be excited!!

Jackie00
on 7/30/13 8:47 pm
Topic: RE: Where do I go to get my staples out??
Great to hear.

One thing I usually love to tell people about is polysporin ointment with the antibiotic and anaesthetic in it. It works and numbs up them sore spots and lets them heal better.

Yay to purees
Sleeved 15-Sept-2011 HW 294 Pre op weight 285 SW 279 GW 145?
Pre op 6 lbs lost, M1 - 23 lbs M2 - 11 lbs M3 - 12 M4 - 6 M5 -10 M6 -10 M7 -7 M8 - 4 M9 - 4
M10- 4 M11 - 5 M12 - 0
   

   
llLou
on 7/30/13 12:02 pm - Halifax NS, Canada
Topic: RE: Where do I go to get my staples out??

So glad it turned out. If that area continues to stay opened I think you can get steri strips at the drug store to keep it closed. We used them at the hospital.

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