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There was a surgeon everyone was recommending about 10 years back in Toronto or Scarborough area, does anyone know who that is? He worked with OHIP and would piggy back personal surgery on that to pay out of pocket.
Hi Patricia... great to know... hoping to get a few more 'Oldies' ... and i now live in Belleville but will travel - no problem with that!!
will be in touch!
thanks
Deb
I know this is very old response... but michael kreidstein in scarborough did an amazing job on me.... in 2014 mind you....
hope you had your surgery and are pleased.....
Hey Lexxiblue,
Thank you so much for responding! I really appreciate it because I wanted to talk to someone who has had it done.
I did actually find a surgeon to do it and I am having it done on June 2, but I would really be interested into talking to you about what I should expect per your experience.
Did you just have a panniculectomy or a tummy tuck too? If you just had a panniculectomy - was the skin connected after removal made pretty tight so unless you gain a ton of weight back, there won't be any continued skin hanging?
Do you still have belly button? If you do is it kind of off to the side now?
I was told that I may have "dog ears" after surgery - is that the case with you?
Lastly what was the healing process like? Any issues with skin healing or infections? How long before you were able to go back to a normal life of work, exercise and just general body movement?
I would greatly appreciate all that you are willing to share and anything you would recommend.
Thank you very much.
FW
Hi Patricia... I too used to travel to Tim's in Mississauga to meet with Karen... hopefully we can arrange something
I had surgery (RNY) in 2012 and used to join everyone at the Tim's that Karen usually arranged. I was saddened to see the decline in posts (I've heard many use facebook groups now). I would certainly be interested. I am in west end Toronto and don't mind travelling in the GTA.
Patricia
May the Fourth Be with YOU!!! It's that time again ladies!!!
Spring 2025 Clothing Exchange! May 4th, 2025. 1081 1/2 Pape Ave. 12 pm to 5 pm. Clothing/Book Exchange Event Synopsis The clothing exchange is a bi-annual event held in May and November for women of all ages and sizes. Comprised mainly out of the plus-sized and weight loss surgery (WLS) communities, the clothing exchange enables larger women to meet and trade/donate items, thereby helping to offset the need to purchase new clothing, especially for those whom have had WLS and are losing weight rapidly. As plus-size clothing tends to be more expensive, this twice yearly event gives larger women the opportunity to: a) Recycle clothing that is no longer required or desired, b) Obtain newer items to update current wardrobe, without the pressure of salespeople, c) Provide a charitable service to the community by donating unclaimed items at the end of the event, d) Meet like-minded women and engage in companionship without distractions from regular day to day life. While the event is listed as an "exchange", in actually, there is no onus on anyone to bring clothing or books to "trade". Unlike a true exchange where an item is swapped for another like item, this event focuses more on the 3 R's of a green planet philosophy. This event has always been free to participants. Water and coffee, if available, is provided and sometimes light refreshments. Participants are welcome to bring healthy snacks to share if they wish, but again, there is no onus on anyone. This event is alcohol and drug-free. Women are asked to leave children, pets and husbands at home (with the exception of helping drop off or pick up bags) to enable privacy for the women who wish to try on clothing. Women are also asked to only bring CLEAN ITEMS IN GOOD REPAIR. Past events have proven to be well attended with the average number being around 20 women. This event was held annually but has since grown to bi-annually due to demand. Past donations have ranged from 3 to 32 large bags of clothing at the completion of event.~ Harshing On Grooves Since 1967
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Hey Pat.. hope all is well... depression set in for me too and yep... turned to food... now i'm on drugs... uggggggh!!!! and getting the weight off... take care of you!!!
Hey Mallory... not too many of us oldies on here anymore huh??? sad... myself included considering i lived on this site prior to surgery ... way back in 2012.... hope you are doing well...
take care of you!!!!
Lexxi
I know this is very old response... but michael kreidstein in scarborough did an amazing job on me.... in 2014 mind you....
hope you had your surgery and are pleased.....
Hello Hello... calling all "old timers" and newbies too... was wondering if anyone if interested in a get together... brunch? lunch? coffee chat? life we used to have in the "old days"... i had surgery in 2012 in Hamilton, ON .... and prior to my surgery date would frequent this site every hour of every day.... and the friends i made.... and the chat get togethers i'd attend... then after having surgery... coming onto this site began to be far and few... sad i know... and the people i met along the way have gone their own ways too!! we all got to our goal... and we all went on to live our lives. myself, i moved away from my monthly meetings in Burlington with Linda and a great group of people that attended. Karen in Mississauga would have coffee chats at Tim Horton's... and those we amazing people too!!! Life goes on I guess...SO, if anyone would like to get together... i think it would be awesome... please comment and let's do this!!!!
Thanks
Lexxi (Deb)
