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Topic: RE: Anybody from PEI out there??
hey Island Guy
How are things going? How is the weight loss?
Nancy,
Have you heard anything back from any of the doctors?
I am looking into getting my lapband done at Slimband ( formely known as Toronto Laprascopic Banding Company - TLBC). It is 16000 cost. They have a 4 year post op program.
I have been looking at the mexico Doctors and I was a little fearful. I know that Island Guy went and had VSG done there. Island Guy, could you tell us a little more about your experience?
Does anyone know of anyone else that has had lapband one. I know of one other person on PEI and she went to slimband.
Kelly
How are things going? How is the weight loss?
Nancy,
Have you heard anything back from any of the doctors?
I am looking into getting my lapband done at Slimband ( formely known as Toronto Laprascopic Banding Company - TLBC). It is 16000 cost. They have a 4 year post op program.
I have been looking at the mexico Doctors and I was a little fearful. I know that Island Guy went and had VSG done there. Island Guy, could you tell us a little more about your experience?
Does anyone know of anyone else that has had lapband one. I know of one other person on PEI and she went to slimband.
Kelly
Topic: RE: I have a surgery date!!!
Wow! you are so lucky. I just sent in my referral to Dr. Ellsmere. I hope I can get in just as quick. Did you start calling immediatly?
susan
susan
Topic: Wish we had information sessions on WLS in PEI.
I live on PEI and I read about information session in NB and NS, I think we should have them on PEI too. I do realize they don't do the surgery here on the island but people wanting WLS have to travel across to get it. You can do alot of research on the Internet about WLS, but actually having a real person answering your questions would make a difference. I think alot of curious people would attend one if it was held here on the island. Let me know what you think, would it be worth it or not..
It was just a thought...
macaulie4
It was just a thought...
macaulie4
Topic: RE: Anybody from PEI out there??
Hi, I haven't waited as long but I have enter almost a year wait..I was told Dr. Sarvoies list wasn't that long so I figured I would have atleast had my first consult. But as I read the post for NS and NB there is still alot of people waiting.. To bad there isn't a doctor here on the island that would do the less abrasive surgeries like lapband or VSG. But even gastric bypass isn't as involved as it was 15-20 years ago....Well hopefully we will all get moving closer to a healthier life. I'm glad to see people here from the island, was thinking I was the only one waiting for WLS..take care all..look forward to keeping in touch.
Topic: RE: Anybody from PEI out there??
Well Im doing great. I had my surgery in Mexico on Dec 18th 2009 by Dr Almanza. I have the # of a great coordinator (and a good friend of mine) that can help you with info. Dr. Almanza is awesome. The way i look at it is.... the mexican Doctors are doing 3-4 of these surgeries per day where doctors in the maritimes and Canada for that matter are fighting for enough ER time to do 3-4 of these per month!! I was extremely happy with my surgery and got amazing care while i was down there. When you compare the cost it is an amazing deal. I had a good friend of mine travel down with me (he's a doctor) and he was very impressed with the talent of the doctor. They even let him watch the surgery. If your truly considering Mexico drop me a personal line and il answer all your questions. Im Down 30 lbs since Dec 18th and i think this this thing is the best thing that any obese person can do for yourself. Especially if your a volume eater (which i was). Let me know if you have any questions.
IG
IG
HW 377 / SW 291 / CW 198
Topic: RE: Anybody from PEI out there??
Hi Kelly,
You have had a long wait so far - I wonder why they haven't made any progress since June.
I haven't kept up on the wait times for lapband as I'm sure that VSG is the surgery for me. I certainly wish you well and hope that you will move up more quickly on the list.
It seems a shame that more people aren't doing WLS when there is such a high demand, and such a cost (health care, disability, personal, family) to obesity.
Take care and good luck,
Nancy
Hi Kelly,
You have had a long wait so far - I wonder why they haven't made any progress since June.
I haven't kept up on the wait times for lapband as I'm sure that VSG is the surgery for me. I certainly wish you well and hope that you will move up more quickly on the list.
It seems a shame that more people aren't doing WLS when there is such a high demand, and such a cost (health care, disability, personal, family) to obesity.
Take care and good luck,
Nancy
Topic: RE: Anybody from PEI out there??
Hi Island Guy,
Sorry I didn't respond sooner, I didn't get an e-mail that you had posted.
My Dr. sent the referral to NS back in the Spring. I haven't seen or heard anything from them......Somone said they had patients for the next 5 years....so I'm doubtful I will get an invite to an info. session (I understand that is the next step).tt I am also seriously considering travelling to Mexico for my surgery. My husband and sister don't want me to. Of course I would prefer to have it done in Hfx and have lots of after care - but I could be dead from being m.o. by then....
I'm just having a hard time picking a Dr. there are positives & negatives for all of them. Almanza is definetly the cheapest - and some of his patients love him and the facilities, others tell horror stories.
Then for more money you have lots of other choices....Dr. Joya in P.V,. has a hotel for after care that looks like a great spot for vacation....so I'm really undecided.
How about you? Have you made any decisions in the last few months?
Take care,
Nancy
Sorry I didn't respond sooner, I didn't get an e-mail that you had posted.
My Dr. sent the referral to NS back in the Spring. I haven't seen or heard anything from them......Somone said they had patients for the next 5 years....so I'm doubtful I will get an invite to an info. session (I understand that is the next step).tt I am also seriously considering travelling to Mexico for my surgery. My husband and sister don't want me to. Of course I would prefer to have it done in Hfx and have lots of after care - but I could be dead from being m.o. by then....
I'm just having a hard time picking a Dr. there are positives & negatives for all of them. Almanza is definetly the cheapest - and some of his patients love him and the facilities, others tell horror stories.
Then for more money you have lots of other choices....Dr. Joya in P.V,. has a hotel for after care that looks like a great spot for vacation....so I'm really undecided.
How about you? Have you made any decisions in the last few months?
Take care,
Nancy
Topic: RE: Anybody from PEI out there??
hi there, I am also from PEI, and I have been wanting to have lap band surgery for the last 5 years. I have been on Dr. Beausoliel's list since 2007. I have called the reception back in June of 2009 and I was about the 14th down the list, I called yesterday Jan 26, 2010 and I am still about 13-14th on the list. Does anyone know if the wait time in Bathurst is less?
Kelly
From PEI
Stratford.
Kelly
From PEI
Stratford.
Topic: Crossing Over to Transfer Addictions...New Years Resolutions faded?
New Years Resolutions faded?....
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/crossingtotransferaddictions/
Hi All,
There is a new OH Online Support Group. The above link will get you there.
It's called Crossing Over to Transfer Addictions.
This group discusses the issue of transfer addictions (also known as cross addictions) after weight loss surgery. there are millions of people who have undergone gastric bypass who are now dealing with issues of addiction transfer.
For a number of people, giving up overeating leads to adoption of a new compulsion.
Addiction transfer occurs when someone is unable or unwilling to rely on one compulsion (for us, it was food) and so switches to a new compulsion (alcohol, drugs, sex, gambling, shopping, internet, porn, etc) due to not having dealt with the underlying issue behind the compulsion.
***Please feel free (and safe) to join and discuss any and/all issues you have regarding Transfer Addiction. ***
WE WILL SUPPORT EACH OTHER WITHOUT JUDGEMENT!
http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/crossingtotransferaddictions/
Hi All,
There is a new OH Online Support Group. The above link will get you there.
It's called Crossing Over to Transfer Addictions.
This group discusses the issue of transfer addictions (also known as cross addictions) after weight loss surgery. there are millions of people who have undergone gastric bypass who are now dealing with issues of addiction transfer.
For a number of people, giving up overeating leads to adoption of a new compulsion.
Addiction transfer occurs when someone is unable or unwilling to rely on one compulsion (for us, it was food) and so switches to a new compulsion (alcohol, drugs, sex, gambling, shopping, internet, porn, etc) due to not having dealt with the underlying issue behind the compulsion.
***Please feel free (and safe) to join and discuss any and/all issues you have regarding Transfer Addiction. ***
WE WILL SUPPORT EACH OTHER WITHOUT JUDGEMENT!
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