Hello Quebec

I was posting on the Ontario forum and was very nicely informed I was in the wrong forum.  And I do mean nicely not nasty.  So here I am introducing myself.  I am hoping to have surgery with Dr. Gagner for a revision from RNY to DS.  If I get lucky enough to get insurance approval I might need everyones help.  I will be traveling alone and I don't know North from South so this could turn out to be quite the adventure for me.  If I get approval I will let everyone know.

Anyway, just wanted to say hi to everyone.

Terry

Hi Terry and welcome to the board. We are a small but faithful group. New members like yourself are posting which is great! Ask away. Like Florida, Québec is a big province but we are great hosts and love meeting new folks. If you don't mind me asking, how long ago did you have your RNY and was there a particular reason why it didn't work? I recently had RNY and am still dealing with the fear of regain. I would most appreciate your wisdom in your journey to help me along with mine. Good luck with your approval process.

 Hi Brenda,
I had my RNY in 2002 at 407# and got down to 233.  I stayed there for 6 years and then slowly started regaining my weight.  I am now back up to 323.  My pouch has stretched and opening into the intestines.  I never did dump which I wish I would have so slipping into bad habits have been too easy for me.  I have been trying to cut out sweets and have done pretty good so far but I can eat like a normal person.  I don't exercise due to bad knees and hip and the only walking I do is at my job.  Used to do a lot of walking etc. but now with the extra weight no.  If you keep control of what you eat and how much you will do fine.  I can gorge and be stuffed and be literally hungry in half an hour due to the large opening.  Just goes through me.  I was in and out of the hospital with the RNY due to dehydration, severe electrolyte imbalance, no being able to keep anything down and a PE so I am VERY anxious about the revision.  Can't keep going the way I am now.  Hope this helps and thanks for the welcome.

Hi Terry
I would suggest that you have use of a car while in Montreal, we needed it and as flucca will likely say, if you don't have a car it costs a lot for cabs. We stayed near the airport but I would suggest staying in the Laval area as there is more of a neighbourhood there. If you can bring someone who speaks French, that would be helpful. If I can help you with anything please let me know.

 Brenda,
I will be traveling alone.  My husband is an ass so I don't want him anywhere around.  I don't need the added stress.  The rest of my family is against any further surgery due to my problems with the RNY so I am on my own.  I will rent a car I have no problem with that part.  What hotels do you recommend so I can start researching.  Anything and everything will help out.  Thanks and keep doing better.

Welcome to the board! Hope you'll get your insurance approval! Dr Gagner coming to Montreal brought us many new poster on this forum, it's great! Feel free to ask any question !

Diane

 Thank you Diane, it is nice to be here.

My husband and I are coming to Montreal  for my appt. Aug 30th.  I need hotel  or motel accomadation.We have a little dog that I must bring.  Quality Inn is pet friendly.  Any suggestions. Greatly appreciated.