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Topic: RE: Where are all the Saskatchewan People?
Hey Straw Walker.....well I went to see my doctor today and he said he would be sending the referral to the Bariatric Center in Regina right aways........I am so excited......he did say there was a 2 year wait which I am hoping is not the case as I am not sure if I can wait 2 more years for surgery.....I am not sure if my knees will hold me for another 6 months......so it should be interesting.....Please keep me informed of what happens with you as I will be excited to see your progress and will hopefully follow you on that progress very shortly.....
I can't wait.......!!!
Vanessa
I can't wait.......!!!
Vanessa
Topic: RE: Saskatchewan's Bariatric Surgical Assessment Clinic
My name is Danette and I am from Regina. They actually just called me last Monday. July 12th. so about 4 weeks before my surgery date. I start my liquid diet on the 26th. I think that is going to be hard for me.
I have only looked at gnc. I'm not sure where else they have it. Maybe you could email Allison and she would have an idea of where to look.
I have only looked at gnc. I'm not sure where else they have it. Maybe you could email Allison and she would have an idea of where to look.
Topic: RE: Saskatchewan's Bariatric Surgical Assessment Clinic
Wow that is amazing! So your were done your last group early June. We were at the end of June. Four of us started out in our group and at they end we were only 2. Hurray for you getting your date for August 9. How long was it before they called you with a date? Fuzzy brown where are you from? I live in Esterhazy and I cannot find anyone that carries the protein powder except in Regina so 2 1/2 hours to GNC.
Topic: RE: Saskatchewan's Bariatric Surgical Assessment Clinic
I know for sure they aren't taking August for holidays. My surgery is August 9. The health region has restricted surgery to once a week and no surgeries the week of a long week-end. In the fall they will once again be doing surgeries twice a week. It can come up pretty fast. One of the women in my group had her surgery June 28 so 26 days after the last group. If they had been doing them twice a week in the summer just think of how fast it could be done!!! I can't tell you how many people are on the wait list.
Topic: RE: Where are all the Saskatchewan People?
Hey Vanessa,
High five girl. The VSG just tickled me pink too. It really is the best news I had heard in a long time, not only for me but I think for so many others as well. You should get that doc referral asap to get started on your journey. Hopefully we will see each other on the losers bench someday.
Take care.
Straw Walker
High five girl. The VSG just tickled me pink too. It really is the best news I had heard in a long time, not only for me but I think for so many others as well. You should get that doc referral asap to get started on your journey. Hopefully we will see each other on the losers bench someday.
Take care.
Straw Walker
Topic: RE: Where are all the Saskatchewan People?
OMG......I am so glad I read this forum this morning........I have been waiting to hear if SK was going to do the VSG surgery here.....and you guys have given me some hope.....I am sitting here crying knowing that I might actually be able to get that surgery.....I am at the point where walking is quite difficult due to arthritis in BOTH my knees....I can maybe stand for 10 minutes at a time before I have to sit again, which is making it difficult for me to work or find a job at all.....no one wants to hire me....
I know I need this procedure as my BMI is huge....over 55....I am only 5'4"......I am just concerned about the 6 month pre-op program as I am not sure how much longer my legs will hold out and I don't want to be in a wheelchair......I also have PCOS, Can't exercise.......and have not been able to lose any weight over the past 10 years.........I don't want anything to delay the possibility of getting the surgery.
I am going to the doctor next week and asking for him to refer me to the Regina program and hoping that they are doing the VSG surgery
any information about the pre-op program would be really great and thanks so much for the information........
Vanessa
I know I need this procedure as my BMI is huge....over 55....I am only 5'4"......I am just concerned about the 6 month pre-op program as I am not sure how much longer my legs will hold out and I don't want to be in a wheelchair......I also have PCOS, Can't exercise.......and have not been able to lose any weight over the past 10 years.........I don't want anything to delay the possibility of getting the surgery.
I am going to the doctor next week and asking for him to refer me to the Regina program and hoping that they are doing the VSG surgery
any information about the pre-op program would be really great and thanks so much for the information........
Vanessa
Topic: RE: Thinking of Mexico
Hi everyone,
I am from Yorkton, Saskatchewan and am also considering the sleeve.
"unfortunately" I am such a case that has to go abroad for this surgery because of a "to" low BMI.
I used to be a BMI of 42 though and am well on my way back there (I think!!) so I am very very very desperate. It is all I think about!!!!
I have spoken with 2 possible surgeons and of course they both sound great but I am quite scared to choose a surgeon. One is Dr. Ortez and the other is Dr. Kelly. They are both in Tijuana. Has anyone
on this board had surgery with either one of these surgeons? The second is 2000,- cheaper than the first which I find a very big difference.
Anyway, I am also considering contacting Dr. Aceves who seems to be very popular. Is it very complicated to get to Mexicali. It seems like Tijuana is quite a bit easier to get to from SK
What are your thoughts?
Thanx so much for your help!!!
Margaret
I am from Yorkton, Saskatchewan and am also considering the sleeve.
"unfortunately" I am such a case that has to go abroad for this surgery because of a "to" low BMI.
I used to be a BMI of 42 though and am well on my way back there (I think!!) so I am very very very desperate. It is all I think about!!!!
I have spoken with 2 possible surgeons and of course they both sound great but I am quite scared to choose a surgeon. One is Dr. Ortez and the other is Dr. Kelly. They are both in Tijuana. Has anyone
on this board had surgery with either one of these surgeons? The second is 2000,- cheaper than the first which I find a very big difference.
Anyway, I am also considering contacting Dr. Aceves who seems to be very popular. Is it very complicated to get to Mexicali. It seems like Tijuana is quite a bit easier to get to from SK
What are your thoughts?
Thanx so much for your help!!!
Margaret
Topic: RE: Update
wow Billie that is amazing......I am trying to get the VSG surgery myself....my BMI is sitting at +55........I am thinking of going to Mexico myself....only problem is I didn't qualify for financing....I was wondering about your story......in your profile it said you got jerked around my Sk Health for 10 years......before I start talking to them I was wondering if we could chat.......that is SO Amazing...I am hoping to get the surgery and lose soon myself......!!
Topic: RE: Where are all the Saskatchewan People?
Thanks Straw Walker
It is very exciting.
The program in my opinion was very hard for me. Not because things were tough or anything like that but because there were a lot of things that I had to look into my own life about. You meet with the team every two months, have to keep records of your caloric intake for all six months (this sure makes you look at what you are eating). Meating with the therapist helped me, as it help me focus on why I wanted to do this. Like I said, it was not easy, I left there more than once in tears, not because they were mean or anything but because I am hard on myself and had to look at a few things I was doing in my life that were not good for me. Things were very eyeopening.
As far as getting in so soon, I am not sure why. It all happened pretty fast that is for sure. I am very grateful though that it did. I believe everything happens for a reason and I am pretty sure this happened at the right time.
I will definately keep you all posted on when I get my date. Looking forward to being on that loosers bench but I am a very impatient person and want it to happen now. LOL.
It is very exciting.
The program in my opinion was very hard for me. Not because things were tough or anything like that but because there were a lot of things that I had to look into my own life about. You meet with the team every two months, have to keep records of your caloric intake for all six months (this sure makes you look at what you are eating). Meating with the therapist helped me, as it help me focus on why I wanted to do this. Like I said, it was not easy, I left there more than once in tears, not because they were mean or anything but because I am hard on myself and had to look at a few things I was doing in my life that were not good for me. Things were very eyeopening.
As far as getting in so soon, I am not sure why. It all happened pretty fast that is for sure. I am very grateful though that it did. I believe everything happens for a reason and I am pretty sure this happened at the right time.
I will definately keep you all posted on when I get my date. Looking forward to being on that loosers bench but I am a very impatient person and want it to happen now. LOL.
Topic: RE: Where are all the Saskatchewan People?
OH Wanda....welcome. So good to 'see' another Sask. face! How did you get in so fast girl? You know someone at the top or what? *smiles* You are at a very exciting time in your journey I bet. I am so happy for you as soon you will be on the losers bench. Someday I will too. What was the six months in the clinic like for you? Could you tell me all about it if you dont mind?
In the meantime,
Take Care.
Straw Walker
In the meantime,
Take Care.
Straw Walker
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