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.

My appt. went really well. My weight is right on track.   He will see me again in 4 months. Will go back in Sept. Should be slimmed out by then.  I feel great I can eat anything but only 1/2 a cup at a time.  I am tracking all my meals on sparkpeople .com. really good to get all your nutriments in. Taking my vitamins and supplements.  Best thing that ever happened to me.  Down 30 lbs.  total Will weigh in Monday on my scale.   Doris QC.

Just as a heads up for everyone here, I met with our income tax person the other night and she said that I should keep EVERY SINGLE RECEIPT in connection with appts for surgery.  She said I can claim travel, mileage, meals and every single expense for myself and a companion in conjunction with planned WLS and post op. 

Something's wrong you guys.  I met Dr. Atlas for the first time on May 26th, 2010 and he told me my surgery (band) would be within 6 - 8 months. )  I had my surgery at the Rockland Clinic on February 18th.  Everything went according to plan.  Danielle in his office at Sacre-Coeur was FANTASTIC to deal with, as was Martine.  Everything was exactly as I was told.  Actually, they wanted to do my surgery in January and I asked to defer it until February so I could go to Cuba with my family and that was no problem.  Something is wrong!!  Call Danielle at 514-338-3666!  Let me know.  I know Doris saw Dr. Atlas after I did and she's also had her surgery at Rockland.  Someone has misplaced your file or something like that!  Good luck.

Hey buddy!
I'm still shrinking and it's fun! Everybody is going to start shrinking with me too. I have a pretty strong opinion on this too. Having waited almost 28 months from my initial call, I know what it is to wait. They had initially told me 18 to 24 months so I was hoping I was going to be one of the lucky ones that would get the call in like 3 months but it wasn't the case. My beef is with the system and how the system works. I want to know what the criteria is for a person passing in front of another. We are all going through the public route and therefore we should be going on that list one after another. I've had people who I've referred who have had surgery all while I was waiting. It ****** us of, but like most things in life, we can't always have it our way. My saying is Everything happens for a Reason so your time will come. It's frustrating but it will come. 18 to 24 months sounds a little more of the right time frame. However, if you're having surgery at the Rockland Clinic, it may be more around the 12 to 18 month wait. These numbers are just my guesses from what I've heard from people. The times vary by surgeon also so it may be quicker or slower than me. I know Dr. Garneau was really busy last Monday at my post-op. I must have met 5+ patients of his so I know that he's been busy the last few months. Who knows, maybe the wait times are getting smaller. Just try to live your life to the fullest and time will go by and you will get that call when you least expect it. I know I did.

Good luck gang! Your time will come! 

Derek