Hi! I had vsg surgery on April 26th 2013 and have lost 95 lbs.  Great work you would think but lately I have not been behaving myself.  I am looking for a little support and motivation to make it to my goal of 125 lbs.  30 more would make me 160 lbs and that has been my goal since day one.  Eating wise I have been doing well but lately I have not been exercising and drinking some alcohol.  I had quit smoking for the first 5 months then started again .....HELP!!!!!!!  What is wrong with me!!!! I am still losing but not in the right way.  I don't know what has happened to my motivation and need a little help.  I think I have lost the drive and fear that I had lots of support in the beginning then it was gone.  My sister had the surgery in July and is doing well.  I fear that it is now a competition between us and she may win.  Not that I care but others seem to be pitting us against each other.  I feel guilty for the people that I have lost contact with in this website and fear that they will hate me as I appeared to gone silent after my surgery.  For that I am sorry and want to say I am sorry for the lack of communication.  I know this sound pathetic and  some one looking for sympathy but if you knew me you would not think that.  I just need a good kick in the butt!!!!!

Well if income tax only covers it if medically deemed necessary then hell MSI should cover it. I am not sure about tax exempt for i never heard of anyone claiming it... i will ask around.

I believe MSI will cover skin removal IF it is deemed or proven to be medically necessary ... BUT it is a very LONG process and many hoops to jump through to prove to them... and i imagine your doctor would have to be a strong advocate to be able to help you pu**** to be so.. I have heard people have breast reductions because of back problems and it's covered... i have heard of people getting scars on their face fixed by msi because of the mental anxiety it caused.

Next date and time have been set for coffee ...if anyone needs to know, send me a friend request and we can meet up....

Tracey

I had my sleeve surgery in June 2011 and reached my goal weight.  Yeah!  Best decision I ever made.  I am planning a much needed tummy tuck soon which is not covered by MSI here in Nova Scotia.  Was wondering if anyone has successfully claimed the cost of a tummy tuck as a tax deduction with Canada Revenue Agency as it seems to be deemed 'medically necessary' in some other provinces.  The information on their website indicates cosmetic surgery is not deductable unless medically necessary. 

Hi NSblue !

Do you know if Dr.Macdonald has a long wait? i had heard he was retired ?!? but when i call the office i get a recording with his name , Dr.ellsmere was a lost cause :( , have you had contact with Dr.Macdonald at all?