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Katie, I'm also in the same position as you were, I have my 2nd appointment booked for Jan 2022 to see Dr Klein was wondering how long the surgery day for booking was give the wait? if you able to share. Thanks Darla
I agree with you that the drop off in views and so forth is extremely sad.
Personally I don't do Facebook for the very simple reason that anyone can find anything you EVER posted ( even stuff you imagined you erased ) forever.
Also I decline to be identified with the bariatric surgery recipients community- having had this surgery made my life happier and easier but it's not public knowledge nor should it be ...
I had my surgery 15 years ago. This ste was my life line. I still read the articles but don't post much.
I do struggle with emotional eating habits but have kept the weight off! Maybe I should be here more .
TT/BL 4/14/07
BA/ Brachioplasty 11/22/07
LBL 4/21/08
Thigh Lift w/ lipo 11/17/08
I think there are a lot of people who just read but I agree there need to be more people stepping out of the shadows and asking questions. Facebook is not a good resource for information nor is it unbias. Most groups are moderated to a point of either they sell something or they are directing you to their centers/surgeons. I found this website early on and I am thankful I did.I don't post as much as I should but I try to. I have also shared this website with my support group and many come here to read but don't interact as much.I find it funny that people will come out of the wood work to comment on how dead a website is but not come in and comment on questions being asked or post in general.That is not directed at you it is more towards people in general. People need to realize that a website dedicated to weight loss surgery is better than a facebook group that sole purpose is to make money or make facebook money.
I had surgery in 2017 so I qualify for annual checkups/calls for 5 years. I took off work last week in preparation for my 4 year call. They called me one day before and left a message as I couldn't get to the phone and told me in so many words that they are only funded for two yaers and they are understaffed. As a result they cancelled my appointment. They encouraged me to book an appointment with my family doctor and if that wasn't possible they could book me in but not until January or February. ARGH!
Ummm... I KNOW I have funding for 5 years. I also know that funding changed to 2 years 2 years ago and that I'm still under the program. I also know that it's extremely problematic for these types of cancellation calls going out a day before my appointment. Finally, for them to advise for this to let this land with my general practitioner is soooo annoying. But hey we can book you in for January or February is so annoying. If I knew then what I know now, I would never have gotten RNY. Period. Yes. My fault. Open mouth, insert food + REGAIN. This is not what I was expecting! ARGHHHHHHHHHHHH!!!! Sooooo annoyed right now.
So I called back and left a message. Because they NEVER answer. I told them I was disappointed about the cancellation, especially when I took off work in anticipation of the call. I also told them I'm entitiled to my 4 and 5 year check ins and that I'm looking forward to hearing back from them with my new appointment date. Oh hell no. Not today.
Thanks and have a great day.
RNY Oct. 27/17. HW 289; SW 285; GW 144; LW: 161 CW: 196 FML: Fighting regain :(
Definitely disheartening. We have so much collective knowledge, experience, weight loss, REGAIN (well me anyway) and Love and advice that we have to keep it going. Post away, folks!
RNY Oct. 27/17. HW 289; SW 285; GW 144; LW: 161 CW: 196 FML: Fighting regain :(
Good Luck! It's a journey (I'm one year PO) but 110% worth it.
Surgery 09/30/20
CW: 147.6 |SW: 221.6 |HW: 255
Learning my new normal, one day at a time.
Unfortunately the group isn't running anymore. There were some coffee groups in Barrie, Innisfil and Orillia but COVID kinda put a wrench in those. If you want to friend me on Facebook, I can add you to a closed Barrie group. They have a convention/large get together in Barrie twice a year and hoping to start up again for Spring 2022. Janet Patterson runs it.
Message me anytime. I'm a 10 year vet and can share my experience ?.
Kristie Webster
Orillia
"Don't trade what you want the most,
for what you want at the moment." 
Hey there,
Does this group still exist? I am having trouble finding live support - Surgery expected in the new year.
Thanks!
