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I use Usculpt in Vaughan for all my plastics. Dr. Nandagopal and Dr, Al-Habib are fantastic. as they are a private they no longer do OHIP but as they specialize in wls patients I wouod highly reccommenr
Referral: August 2010 Orientation TWH: May 25, 2011 NP: June 8/11, f/u sleep clinic June 7, abd u/s June 14, SW: June 28/11 Nutrition Class: July 5/11, Dietician Aug 09, Psychologist Aug 25 Surgeon Sept 16th Surgery Date: Oct 11/11 HW:287, Opti wt: 260 SW: 242
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No freaking out... you still have lots of prep time and it is DEFINITELY worth it!
I understand that the change throws a bit of a wrench into scheduling for work and activities but it is only a week difference so I'm sure everyone will be supportive in rearranging. As for the Optifast, just realize that it ensures the best possible conditions for your surgery. I had 4 weeks of it just before Christmas and got through it pretty smoothly by using lots of ice, a couple different sugar-free and Ninja blender.
Most people are complaining that they haven't been called with a surgery date because they want to move forward on their journey,, so consider this a blessing and embrace the change of date! 
Best of luck with your surgery!
Yup ... instead of January 13, 2020, they moved it to January 6, 2020.
I am freaking out. I had things in place re. work and daughter's sports, etc. for January 13. I guess I'm excited and scared. I feel that January 6 wasn't filled because who wants to be on Optifast before Christmas. The nurse who called me said start it Boxing Day. Honestly, I just don't want to risk the procedure and will start it the two weeks ahead on December 21 and maybe let myself have some turkey for Christmas dinner. I will be clear liquids for the two days before surgery. Yikes yikes.
I could use some positive enforcement saying this is all worth it and I won't regret it. I'm not second guessing my choice ... just need a little encouragement because this is happening real fast now.
Referral: Feb 14/17; Processed: Apr 28/17; Hamilton Orientation: July 24/17; Pre-Nutrition: Oct 27/17; Re-Do Hamilton Orientation: Apr 29/19; Pre-Nutrition: May 17/19; Nurse: May 29/19; Blood work: Aug 2/19; EKG: Aug 1/19; Allergist: Aug 15/19; Abdominal Ultrasound: Sep 4/19; Dietician: Sept 9/19; Internist Dr. Taboni: Oct 10/19; Social Work: Nov 06/19; Endoscopy Consult: Nov 08/19; Gastroscopy: Nov 21/19; Meet Dr. Gmora: Dec 4/19 Pre-Op and Surgery Class: Jan 09/20 Surgery: Jan 13/20 OMG they moved it up to Jan 06/20
I've been trying to get through to the company in Montreal that organizes plastic surgery at a hospital in Cuba. No one is returning my call. Does anyone else have experience with this company? Have they gone out of business?
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I compared my plastic surgery to buying an automobile. I am willing to spend $40,000 for a piece of metal that will rust out and need to be replaced. I will have my body for the rest of my life. I preferred my body without the hanging skin.
Figure out a way to get the plastic surgery that you need. Sometimes people borrow on their home or retirement savings. There are some credit card plans that cover surgery.
Look at it as an investment in your happiness. Don't just go by the cheapest price. Talk to the surgeon and ask to see pictures of his work. There is also the option of going to Mexico for lower cost surgery. Do your research.
Real life begins where your comfort zone ends
Well I am glad to hear that there are plastic surgeons who will accept OHIP and do the panni even if it requires the upgrade as Dawn mentioned.
Unfortunately this was my Bariatric Clinic doctor who gave me the information and told me to flip open the yellow pages and just take the cheapest quote. Or maybe start a "go fund me" page! I was soooo upset!
I'll start by seeing my nurse practitioner in January (the earliest I can get in) and also make some calls to the doctors suggested here.
I will keep you posted.
Thanks for the reply I ended up calling my surgeon and I got my next appointment. Your so right about calling them there kind of disorganized there ð??'
Call. Stay on top of it and keep them on their toes.
This is a process where you really need to advocate for yourself. I don't know how many times I've heard about lost paperwork blah blah blah.
CALL! :)
Referral - May 31/17; Orientation - June 15/17; First Appt Nurse - June 26/17; Bloodwork and ECG - June 27/17; Sleep Study - July 5/17; Dietician Appt - July 10/17; Counsellor Appt - July 10/17; Abdominal Ultrasound - July 10/17: Endoscopy/Colonoscopy - July 25/17; Second Dietician Appt - September 14/17; Internist Appt - October 2/17; Meet the Surgeon - November 21/17; Pre Surgery Nutrition Class - January 12/18; Surgery - January 16/18
I concur. It's not true that no one will do it.
Your Doctor needs to do some research and dig deep because there are Plastic Surgeons out there that will do it.
If it's medically necessary - there are surgeons who will do it. I think Dr. Harris in Burlington accepts OHIP.
I would go back to the Bariatric Clinic and get a referral from them. I betcha they know surgeons who accept OHIP.
Keep us up to date on this please. I'd really like to know how this works out.
Referral - May 31/17; Orientation - June 15/17; First Appt Nurse - June 26/17; Bloodwork and ECG - June 27/17; Sleep Study - July 5/17; Dietician Appt - July 10/17; Counsellor Appt - July 10/17; Abdominal Ultrasound - July 10/17: Endoscopy/Colonoscopy - July 25/17; Second Dietician Appt - September 14/17; Internist Appt - October 2/17; Meet the Surgeon - November 21/17; Pre Surgery Nutrition Class - January 12/18; Surgery - January 16/18
He said that the panni is covered by no one will do it?
untrue. Most wont do it though without upgrading to a tt. But there are a few doctors who will do it.
the docs above require upgrade.
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