Anyone else doing Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy?

Hi I just had my first glimmer of hope in May when I recieved a letter in the mail from the VG in Halifax. I went to an information session and a Dr's appointment . My appointments were in July. I was on the list for about 4-5 years. Hang in there. When my name went on the list surgeries were at a stand still. Now that they are moving, that's a HUGE glimmerof hope!!! Inever dreamed that it would happen. Now I'm on my way, It's a long road, but I'm on my way. You will be too.

Hi I had this surgery done Oct 13, 2011 and lost 40lbs right away , have stablized this past month but only have another 35 lbs to go, so I'm introducing a walking program....I would be happy to tell you about my surgery, it only cost me $5,000.00 and only waited one week......

I've been attending a weight wise clinic in Edmonton for the past 9 months. My GP sent me there to do weight wise modules, 9 in all, it took a few months because I live in fort mcmurray and have to travel there and its expensive. After the training my name went on a list to see a team of Drs. to assess my health and weight. I waited 2 years,I had mostly forgotten about, and quite surprised when they called to book an appointment. At first I was asigned a nurse went to Edmonton to see a nurse, cost 3-400$ just to drive down,stay over night and come back. Next trip was to see nurse(kathy) sherry(dietition)Dr Sharma(specialist in weight loss surgery).Cost more cause I had to stay 2 nights. First app. was june 2011, august 2011, october 2011 and just last week feb 23-24. Throughout these appointment I was nurse,dietition,dr. sharma.dr. Bonder(phyic) and psycologist. I got a call on the following monday to come see Dr. Sharma and Dr.Karmilia on april 11-12. I think they are going to schedule surgery,this is want the app.is about and they will decide if im ready.so all together it took 4 years so far and I might get in done in the next couple of months,I'm sooooo excited.

soon

 Hi Destiny,
i`m from Fredericton NB, where did you have your surgery? Here in Canada? Can you tell me how do you feel after the surgery? Are you disgusting by food, or maybe you feel full after a small amopunt of food. I`m not able to imagine how you can loose so much wheight without any sacrifice....please help me my life is terrible since i was 10, now i`m 40 and i`m feel very sick.....:-(((

Hi Supermariobros,,

I would certainlly like to help you....first of all I got my surgery in Mexico... This is not a cure all still struggling with my weightloss, I have not lost anything for 2 months now. I think it because I need to workout  more. I enjoy all foods however, i don't eat as much.
If you want to leave me your number i'll call and tell you everything you may want to know.
Take Care Destiny

 Hello, 
My name is Lisa and I currently weigh 265lbs. I'm not at all happy with this weight. I am looking to get a weight loss surgery done, but I'm not sure of the cost or wait time. I was told a 3yr wait and that's only if I qualify. I read that you only had to paid $5000 and a 1week wait. Was your surgery in Canada? did this cost cover ALL the medical costs?or we're there any hidden charges?

Thank you,
Lisa 

I'm very interested in hearing more aout this?!

well if it is any word of encouragement, the WLP is doing all they can to help push as many through to help the wait times... last december it was a 10 year wait... now they are saying 5-7. to me this is a positive.  i had my surgery dec 6th... i had my one month check n since i am doing well i will have one more time in before they give me an early discharge so to help push  others through i the alotted space.  to speed things up... they are doing all they can with the funds goverment gives them.  for those waiting on the program... all downloads r readily availiable on their site.... i suggest you start anything you can now.... i did  before and am happier for it for the training and changes helped immensely in the mental side of eating with the sleeve. As the program says...what you do greatly affects the outcome....yes the sleeve is a great tool...but what YOU do is what makes it a success. Take it from me...that small stomach doesnt stop you from filling it often and with the wrong stuff...it doesnt stop the no exercise daily habit you MUST do...... the success falls on you and you alone.

Thanks for the encouragement.  It sounds like such a long wait when you hear people say that the list is 8 years long.  At least it is moving now!