First Information Meeting

Hello,

Just returned from the information seminar at The Miriam Hospital where Dr. Vithiananthan and Dr. Sax do surgery.

Overall, it was an informative evening - since I have been thinking about this for 5+ years, I didnt learn anything new but basically attended because I needed to meet the requirement for consideration.  However, for people who are thinking about WLS, I do recommend the information meeting.  The patient advocate, the Nurse Practitioner, the Bariatric Program Coordinator, as well as Dr. Sax were all in attendance.  There was also a former patient (I think her name was Anne) there too who answered questions.  So, for newbies, this was extremely informative.

Since I plan to scope out all the surgeons for myself, I will be attending the RWMC as well as the RIH information nights too.

But all in all, it was a good meeting and I highly recommend anyone considering WLS to certainly add this one to your list of "must-do" meetings. 

Hi Andrew!  It sure sounds like you know what you're doing.  I totally agree with you that going to the informational meetings is very important.  Its an important surgery and you really need to know what your getting yourself into.  Surgery is not for everyone.  But it is a life saver for others (me - for one).  What I like is how you are going to all the surgeons meetings.  I was recommended one, and never even heard of the others when I was looking into this.  If I had, I would have gone to all of them too.  Don't get me wrong, I love my surgeon, but knowledge is power!  And the more you know the better the decision can be.  Good luck to you and let us know which surgeon you pick.  We don't have any preference here.  We all have different ones and rally together as WLS lifers!   Take care, Andrew!    Eldy

Hi Andrew!

I think going to all these informational meetings is a GREAT idea! I wish more people would do this!

Have you gone to any of the Support Group meetings? They are very inspirational and informational as well. Hearing what the post-op people have to say about their experiences can really help with your decision making.

The great thing is that you can bring your at-home support team with you!

I hope to see you around the meetings and get to know you!

Jules

Hi Andrew,

That's great that you're checking different surgeons!  I did the same thing.  I had consultations with both Dr. Sax and Dr. Pohl.  Do you know which surgery you want to have?  I wish you the best of luck with your weight loss journey!  Marcia