Pen Pal-I'm in Orillia Ontario

Looking for someone to share with.  My surgery date is March 21st, 2011. 

You must be so excited, how long were you waiting?

I started asking my family doctor in July 2010.  We had talked about it for a long time, but I tried other things first like Meridia, Weigh****chers and an exercise program. Nothing seemed to really work.

I had my first appointment at the Bariatric Clinic mid September and then things starting rolling from there.  Hind sight is 20/20 and I now realize if I had made a couple of phone calls I would have been scheduled for surgery sooner, but it wasn't 100% clear to me what needed to be done at what stage.  All in all, March works out better for me anyway.  I have waited this long, another 3 months will seem like an eternity, but is nothing compared to living all these years over weight (at least that is what I am telling my self - ha, ha).

I would love to share my experiences with you, however, I had my surgery in January this year.

which surgery are u having? i had the lap band 12/13. oh yeah, my name is stacie hi!

Hi Stacie;

I am having RNY.  I looked at Lap Banding about a year or two ago, but financially it wasn't an option.  How did you make out over the holidays?

Kristie

what is RNY? didn't your insurance pay for lap band? holidays were easy this yr as i couldn't eat much of anything anyway! LOL!!  I had surgery the week before christmas, i've been out of work for the last 3 weeks. looking forwards to going back to work on monday for once! God i hate mondays! when are u having your surgery?

Hi Kristie,
My name is Tanja...I live in Oshawa and am just starting out. I have may orientation on Jan10/11 but have 4 friends who have had it done within the last year.
How are you? Are you excited?
Wish you luck for your big day!