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Topic: RE: New Member Question
Hey Joel, is this Omni Surgical Centre a part of the Sask Bariatric Program? Sorry for the silly question. Also, are they there to assist those who have many questions about various bariatric procedures? And....how has your journey been? Would you do it all over again?
Take care
Straw Walker
Take care
Straw Walker
Topic: RE: Update
OMG Bille!!!!! That is super fantastic! I am so very happy for you man!
Keep on Keepin on.
Straw Walker
Keep on Keepin on.
Straw Walker
Topic: RE: Where are all the Saskatchewan People?
Hi Everyone,
I am from small town Saskatchewan. Esterhazy to be exact. I was accepted in to the program in Regina through referral. It only took about six months for me to go. I guess I was the right specs. I just completed the six month program on June 23 and am now waiting for a surgery date. They say that it could happen as soon as September. I am so scared and excited all at the same time. This forum is a wealthof information. I am very grateful to have the information available to me.
I am from small town Saskatchewan. Esterhazy to be exact. I was accepted in to the program in Regina through referral. It only took about six months for me to go. I guess I was the right specs. I just completed the six month program on June 23 and am now waiting for a surgery date. They say that it could happen as soon as September. I am so scared and excited all at the same time. This forum is a wealthof information. I am very grateful to have the information available to me.
Topic: RE: Saskatchewan's Bariatric Surgical Assessment Clinic
I was accepted to this program. On June 23, I was put on the surgical wait list. The doctors are taking the month of August for holidays. I was wondering if anyone that has finished around my date received notification for surgery.........or if anyone has heard approx how long it may take to get in for surgery. I am so excited to have this done. I have never been thin my whole life, even as a child. I can not wait to get that boost I need to get there.
Topic: Update
well I went to Dr Joya in Mexico on Apr 19 2010. It was the best thing i have ever done in my life.I have had no issuse with any thing. I can eat anything without issue.I get about 500 to 700 cals a day. NOW for the numbers I started at 594lbs as of yesterday i was 438 that is a loss of 156lbs...
Topic: RE: Delay in Trying to get surgery-Bummed out
Having just gone through the government program, I am here to tell you that WLS is not the answer to your prayers unless you are willing to attempt life-style changes. There is no requirement to lose any weight in the 6 month program, you just cannot gain, And as far as exercise, they are dedicated professionals who work with you to find something (anything) you can do - it is not a regimented program. Sounds like maybe you are hoping for a cure instead of a tool to your weightloss. As far as the journals go, if you are eating properly, what's to be afraid of?
I used my size an excuse for years saying "I can't......", well it turned out that I CAN and you can to. You have to want it.
I used my size an excuse for years saying "I can't......", well it turned out that I CAN and you can to. You have to want it.
Topic: RE: Where are all the Saskatchewan People?
Sleepless, Firstly I have to apologize for such a long wait till I posted but I was tripping over the countryside. I did have to get a referral from my doc and it took almost two years. Actually it could have been more but I just simply lost track of time. At that time the clinic only did RNY so after doing some research, I also asked my doc to refer me to the Alberta Weight Wise Clinic as they do the VSG. While on thier list, I finally got my call from the Sask bariatric. Then to my absolute delight, I found out that they are just starting to do the VSG. I am so excited I can not even tell a person how excited I am about that.
If you are at all considering the lapband, you should maybe research the VSG. From my research the lapband is associated with a raft of problems. I actually had a surgeon in Sask tell me that he would never do that surgery cause he felt it was morally wrong to do so with what he knows about it. The VSG however has been getting stronger and more positive reviews as the data is coming in about it. Always best to do your own research though and see what is best for you personally in your own cir****tance.
Do you have a docs referral by chance?
Take care.
Straw Walker
If you are at all considering the lapband, you should maybe research the VSG. From my research the lapband is associated with a raft of problems. I actually had a surgeon in Sask tell me that he would never do that surgery cause he felt it was morally wrong to do so with what he knows about it. The VSG however has been getting stronger and more positive reviews as the data is coming in about it. Always best to do your own research though and see what is best for you personally in your own cir****tance.
Do you have a docs referral by chance?
Take care.
Straw Walker
Topic: RE: Delay in Trying to get surgery-Bummed out
Oh wow Ivy.....that would be great if they were going to do the sleeve procedure here in Saskatchewan.....I will have to contact Regina to see what is happening.
I just hope though that they still won't have the 6 month journalling of diet and exercise as a requirement, I can't lose weight do to the PCOS and would hate to have that be the thing that stands in the way of getting the sleeve. I really wish government and the other professionals would be up to date with the research that states diet and exercise are not the way for Extremely obese people to lose weight that the only thing that will help them is the WLS
it kind of feels like a punishment for being overweight with a medical condition that you have no control over.
I was without my arthritis medication for almost a week and my knees are so bad, I am starting to have other co-morbiitiys with being overweight and I just want to get this weight off so that I can stop taking my medications and become healthy again. I hope it does not come to having to be in a wheelchair before they let me have the surgery.
I will keep investigating and Thank you so much for the info
Vanessa
I just hope though that they still won't have the 6 month journalling of diet and exercise as a requirement, I can't lose weight do to the PCOS and would hate to have that be the thing that stands in the way of getting the sleeve. I really wish government and the other professionals would be up to date with the research that states diet and exercise are not the way for Extremely obese people to lose weight that the only thing that will help them is the WLS
it kind of feels like a punishment for being overweight with a medical condition that you have no control over.
I was without my arthritis medication for almost a week and my knees are so bad, I am starting to have other co-morbiitiys with being overweight and I just want to get this weight off so that I can stop taking my medications and become healthy again. I hope it does not come to having to be in a wheelchair before they let me have the surgery.
I will keep investigating and Thank you so much for the info
Vanessa
Topic: RE: Delay in Trying to get surgery-Bummed out
Butterfly,
I'm so sorry to hear about your financial troubles. :(
Have you called the bariatric program in Regina recently? I've heard they will start doing the sleeve soon.
Also I hope you have a referral to an endocrinologist for your pcos-there are some medications/treatments that help a bit.
Ivy
I'm so sorry to hear about your financial troubles. :(
Have you called the bariatric program in Regina recently? I've heard they will start doing the sleeve soon.
Also I hope you have a referral to an endocrinologist for your pcos-there are some medications/treatments that help a bit.
Ivy
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