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09-10-2007, 02:17 AM
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Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: winnipeg mb canada
Posts: 61
Weight Statistics may 22 2008 Start Date:
Oct 31st 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 3"
Height:
275 lb Start Weight:
150 lb Current Weight:
125 lb Goal Weight:
125 lb Weight Loss:
25 lb Lb Left to Lose:
45.4545454545 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index48.7087427564 BMI Start:
26.5684051398 BMI Current:
22.1403376165 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
 |  SO... i'm here again trying my journey
Ok well i havew been thinking about wls again and I want to go talk to my doctor... i'm so worried he will say no like the last doctor did.. but i duno what to tell him.. i'm.. i duno... let me tell you a littl about my story.. maybe some of you have some ideas of how i should approach my doctor.. I was on a low carb diet really strict REALY STRICT for about a year and lost 60 lbs.. i maintained that weight for the last 4 years sticking to a diet still low in carbs but not as strict... about a year and a half ago i became a truck driver.. and in december recieved some medical news(nothing life threatening) but none the less still traumatic for me... i have been put on antidepressants since april.. and i have gained back about 30 lbs.... i now weigh 240 lbs and i'm 5'4 which makes my bmi 41.2 i wanna go to my doctors with information so he doesn't think this is just something i dreamt up in a day or so i want him to knowwhaty i want.. and have thought about this... i have to admit i have gone to some lengths i never though i would to avoid gaining weight... think making trips to the bathroom after eating  ... and i'm so sick of this.. i have always been active... but i have always been big. anyone have any suggestions for me about how to approach my doctor.. and also some advice and go information sites i can do research on... also things mayu be harder for me because i live in canada.. anyone have any advice
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09-10-2007, 04:25 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SOMEPLACE LONG ISLAND, NY
Posts: 6,809
Weight Statistics June 1, 2005 Start Date:
5' 5"
Height:
310 lb Start Weight:
167 lb Current Weight:
159 lb Goal Weight:
143 lb Weight Loss:
8 lb Lb Left to Lose:
46.1290322581 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index51.5810650888 BMI Start:
27.7872189349 BMI Current:
26.4560946746 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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glad your getting up and fighting for something you really wanT
GOOD LUCK and were here for you and all your support needs.
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09-10-2007, 07:51 AM
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Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Tokyo, Japan
Posts: 24,703
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Well, the only way you can find out about your dr is to be up front with him about what you want, so being honest is the best way. True many drs still don't think much about the surgery, but there are many who do. You probably are a good candidate for surgery, so just go with what your heart wants.
(((((HUGS))))) May your journey go well.
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09-10-2007, 12:43 PM
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Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Resident of God's Garden since Jan '09, Missed on Terra, Victim to irresponsible DUI.
Posts: 271
Weight Statistics June 13 2007 Start Date:
January , 10, 2008 Surgery Date:
6' 5"
Height:
448 lb Start Weight:
238 lb Current Weight:
210 lb Goal Weight:
210 lb Weight Loss:
28 lb Lb Left to Lose:
46.875 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index53.119244392 BMI Start:
28.2195985832 BMI Current:
24.8996458087 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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Hi Pamma ... 1st of all its nice too see another Canadian on the site! Alot of surgeons and family doctors in Canada ( mind you not all of them ) will shy away from doing WLS if there isnt any co-mobiesitys . ie...High Blood Pressure , Diabetes , High Colesteral , Sleep Apnea ... Being severly over weight , sometimes isnt enough ! Ive done alot of research over the internet...talking to other Canadians on other sites , dont get me wrong, I wish you all the luck in the world and I hope you do get a surgeon . Also if you do get a surgeon , chances are is that your in for a long wait for surgery. In Western Canada ( Alberta ,BC ,Manatoba ) the wait times are between 3 - 5 years ! Even in some places in Ontario the wait time is close to 3 years ! Hy wait time is slowly coming to an end and it will be close to being a year and a half wait ! LOL...I never thought I would say this but I guess Im one of the lucky ones ! Im sorry to sound like a doom and gloomer but there might be an alternative for you ! If you can afford it and if you live close to the US border , alot of WLS Centres there will take Canadian Patients ! Weight times are far less there ! Im sorry for not being much help but I do hope things go smoothly for you what ever direction you decide to go !
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09-10-2007, 01:14 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Posts: 5,162
Weight Statistics July 21, 2007 Start Date:
August 6, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 3"
Height:
287 lb Start Weight:
151 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
136 lb Weight Loss:
11 lb Lb Left to Lose:
47.3867595819 % % Lost:
January 1, 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index50.8342151675 BMI Start:
26.7455278408 BMI Current:
24.7971781305 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I wish you the best of luck on your journey. It is a tough one, but is so worth it to so many.
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09-10-2007, 01:50 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: WADING RIVER (Long Island), NY
Posts: 5,122
Weight Statistics 7/16/07 Start Date:
7/16/07 Surgery Date:
4' 11"
Height:
230 lb Start Weight:
130 lb Current Weight:
115 lb Goal Weight:
100 lb Weight Loss:
15 lb Lb Left to Lose:
43.4782608696 % % Lost:
12/31/08 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index46.4492961793 BMI Start:
26.2539500144 BMI Current:
23.2246480896 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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This Has Been A Long And Hard Journey For Me Before And After Surgery. But It Was Sooooooooo Worth It.
Good Luck To You And Keep Us Updated
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09-10-2007, 04:24 PM
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Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: winnipeg mb canada
Posts: 61
Weight Statistics may 22 2008 Start Date:
Oct 31st 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 3"
Height:
275 lb Start Weight:
150 lb Current Weight:
125 lb Goal Weight:
125 lb Weight Loss:
25 lb Lb Left to Lose:
45.4545454545 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index48.7087427564 BMI Start:
26.5684051398 BMI Current:
22.1403376165 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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ok well i wasnervous and went to see my doctor today.. he is sending dr david starr in toronto ontario my referral... and i have to sort some stuff out with ma nitoba health (doctor has to send them my referral to see what they will cover).. seems like there is so much to do but i guess my doctor referring m e(becase i asked not for medical resaons) is a start. i will probably end up paying for the surgery myself.. anyone have any idea what kind of payment plans they offer
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09-10-2007, 04:31 PM
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Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Posts: 5,162
Weight Statistics July 21, 2007 Start Date:
August 6, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 3"
Height:
287 lb Start Weight:
151 lb Current Weight:
140 lb Goal Weight:
136 lb Weight Loss:
11 lb Lb Left to Lose:
47.3867595819 % % Lost:
January 1, 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index50.8342151675 BMI Start:
26.7455278408 BMI Current:
24.7971781305 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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I cant begin to tell you about where you are from, but you can not find anywhere here that will give you a payment plan. It is mostly a finance company that they refer you to. I have never tried any of them, but I have heard that there are good and bad. So, just research anyone as much as you can.
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09-11-2007, 02:28 AM
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Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Smiths Station Alabama
Posts: 4,363
Weight Statistics 07/23/2007 Start Date:
July 23, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 2"
Height:
230 lb Start Weight:
130 lb Current Weight:
125 lb Goal Weight:
100 lb Weight Loss:
5 lb Lb Left to Lose:
43.4782608696 % % Lost:
June 23 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index42.0629552549 BMI Start:
23.7747138398 BMI Current:
22.860301769 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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09-28-2007, 10:53 AM
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#10 (permalink)
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Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: winnipeg mb canada
Posts: 61
Weight Statistics may 22 2008 Start Date:
Oct 31st 2008 Surgery Date:
5' 3"
Height:
275 lb Start Weight:
150 lb Current Weight:
125 lb Goal Weight:
125 lb Weight Loss:
25 lb Lb Left to Lose:
45.4545454545 % % Lost:
Body Mass Index48.7087427564 BMI Start:
26.5684051398 BMI Current:
22.1403376165 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss MethodRoux en Y Gastric Bypass
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well guys.. i have been a bit busy but i think you will be seeing more of me on this site:>:> you will never believe it. I spoke to manitoba health( had faxed in the referral from the doctor) and she said there was a letter in the mail detailing everything but i was approved and the cost of the surgery would be covere.. SO me Pamela-Dawn.. is going to have the surgery.. i can't believe how quick and easy the approval was.... I can't begin to tell you how excited i am.. WOW...
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