Some frustration, A LOT of confusion...
I don't think I really think about it too much during my day, its always on the metro, or on the bus ride home, or in bed at night that I really start to dream and let my imagination run a little as to when I will finally get the surgery.
I think your point is super valid though, we are frustrated, but we don't know how the system works, we aren't sure. What the exact criteria are for someone going first, or having their surgery at a certain hospital? Its all stuff you really only hear from other patients, usually on this board. I stumbled upon Dr. Atlas and the Rockland clinic completely randomly and I really knew so little till i joined OH and and really had the opportunity like now to sort of scope it out and find out from people who have been there and are going through it.
I have an enormous year ahead of me university and work wise so I'll definitely be completely absorbed in my life, but i will for sure keep at it just to keep my name fresh in their heads and to see where things go. If it gets to be too much i'll probably pursue the self pay method. Its beyond expensive but this is definitely an investment in myself and my future.
I think your point is super valid though, we are frustrated, but we don't know how the system works, we aren't sure. What the exact criteria are for someone going first, or having their surgery at a certain hospital? Its all stuff you really only hear from other patients, usually on this board. I stumbled upon Dr. Atlas and the Rockland clinic completely randomly and I really knew so little till i joined OH and and really had the opportunity like now to sort of scope it out and find out from people who have been there and are going through it.
I have an enormous year ahead of me university and work wise so I'll definitely be completely absorbed in my life, but i will for sure keep at it just to keep my name fresh in their heads and to see where things go. If it gets to be too much i'll probably pursue the self pay method. Its beyond expensive but this is definitely an investment in myself and my future.
Now bear in mind I had the Gastric Plication. Feb. 28 th. I was the only one there that day having WLS. There were a few other patients having other surgeries. I think also it depends on your health issues. Your frame of mind. your preparation and your enthosium . Your positive attitude . You must be ready. Keep in touch with them keep phoning. Do your research and don't give up. I hope all of you get your turn very soon. It is so frustrating. your turn will come. Doris QC.
Omat a fight you must never ever give up. I am so sorry I didn't or wasn't able to do this years ago. I spent my whole life fighting myself about my weight. Oh how I wish I would of had this opportunity many many years ago. I am now 73 and I am so grateful to have finally found the solution. I am winning this one. Omar keep after them. Doris QC.
I can't really comment on wait times as I had decided after my consult to go directly through the private route but my consult did go much more quickly than ADA's(which has yet to happen at the Royal Vic). I saw Dr. Christou a month after I sent my application. I did mention though on my application I was seriously considering the self pay route so needless to say I think that most definately swayed the balance in my favor.
As for the public wait times, as far as I am aware the public funding for WLS promised last fall only partially came through and most of that funding was for lapband surgery. The governement chose this type to surgery to encourage. So if you are scheduled for other types of surgery well you are out of luck. Surgery is also influenced by health risk so if you are more healthy with a smaller BMI this moves you down the hospital list but up on the day surgery list. Anyway, in Québec the surgery is gaining in popularity and the wait times are long as surgeons condend with not having enough booking time in the OR's. In the spectrum of life saving surgeries, this is still considered an elective surgery. So we are not considered a priority nor an emergency. It doesn't help the people who are on the wait times but I don't think that it is something the workers in the program have much control over. It isn't easy to keep telling people it's not your turn. I think everyone is doing their best in the system we have. When I started my journey we were dealing with five to seven years wait time. Now they are down to 18 to 36 months. I know any wait time is hard when we finally make up our minds to have this surgery but from my perspective alot has improved in the last few years.
As for the public wait times, as far as I am aware the public funding for WLS promised last fall only partially came through and most of that funding was for lapband surgery. The governement chose this type to surgery to encourage. So if you are scheduled for other types of surgery well you are out of luck. Surgery is also influenced by health risk so if you are more healthy with a smaller BMI this moves you down the hospital list but up on the day surgery list. Anyway, in Québec the surgery is gaining in popularity and the wait times are long as surgeons condend with not having enough booking time in the OR's. In the spectrum of life saving surgeries, this is still considered an elective surgery. So we are not considered a priority nor an emergency. It doesn't help the people who are on the wait times but I don't think that it is something the workers in the program have much control over. It isn't easy to keep telling people it's not your turn. I think everyone is doing their best in the system we have. When I started my journey we were dealing with five to seven years wait time. Now they are down to 18 to 36 months. I know any wait time is hard when we finally make up our minds to have this surgery but from my perspective alot has improved in the last few years.
Brenda B, HW 328 PreSW 298 CW 156 Goal 165
AT GOAL..................NORMAL BMI! DOING THE HAPPY DANCE
They paid all for my Gastric Plication. If you are self pay you are accepted right away. I think your condition and your health also play a big part. That should not discourage anyone. You have to be strong willed and determined to have the surgery. State of mind and state of health and your age play a big part. Doris QC.
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