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09-10-2007, 02:17 AM
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| Whipper Snapper |  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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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: SOMEPLACE LONG ISLAND, NY
Posts: 6,755
Weight Statistics June 1, 2005 Start Date:
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 Index 51 BMI Start:
27 BMI Current:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass     | 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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| Super Moderator  | 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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| Guru In Training  Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: BIG JER COUNTRY Ont , Canada
Posts: 240
Weight Statistics June 13 2007 Start Date:
January , 10, 2008 Surgery Date:
6' 5" Height: 448 lb Start Weight:
300 lb Current Weight:
210 lb Goal Weight:
148 lb Weight Loss:
90 lb Lb Left to Lose:
33.0357142857 % % Lost:
As soon as possible ! Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 53.119244392 BMI Start:
35.5709225839 BMI Current:
24.8996458087 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | 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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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Posts: 2,977
Weight Statistics July 21, 2007 Start Date:
August 6, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 2" Height: 287 lb Start Weight:
182 lb Current Weight:
135 lb Goal Weight:
105 lb Weight Loss:
47 lb Lb Left to Lose:
36.5853658537 % % Lost:
January 1, 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 52.4872528616 BMI Start:
33.2845993757 BMI Current:
24.6891259105 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | 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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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: WADING RIVER (Long Island), NY
Posts: 4,755
Weight Statistics 7/16/07 Start Date:
7/16/07 Surgery Date:
4' 11" Height: 230 lb Start Weight:
137 lb Current Weight:
115 lb Goal Weight:
93 lb Weight Loss:
22 lb Lb Left to Lose:
40.4347826087 % % Lost:
12/31/08 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 46.4492961793 BMI Start:
27.6676242459 BMI Current:
23.2246480896 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | 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
__________________ 3/2008 PREG. START WT 144LBS. GOAL WILL HAVE TO WAIT TILL AFTER BABY  230 lbs 7/2007 & 142 lbs 4/2008     |
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09-10-2007, 04:24 PM
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| Whipper Snapper | 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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| Seasoned Veteran Join Date: Jun 2007 Location: Jacksonville, Florida
Posts: 2,977
Weight Statistics July 21, 2007 Start Date:
August 6, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 2" Height: 287 lb Start Weight:
182 lb Current Weight:
135 lb Goal Weight:
105 lb Weight Loss:
47 lb Lb Left to Lose:
36.5853658537 % % Lost:
January 1, 2009 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 52.4872528616 BMI Start:
33.2845993757 BMI Current:
24.6891259105 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | 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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| Seasoned Veteran  Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: Hawaii
Posts: 2,962
Blog Entries: 2 Weight Statistics 07/23/2007 Start Date:
July 23, 2007 Surgery Date:
5' 2" Height: 230 lb Start Weight:
125 lb Current Weight:
115 lb Goal Weight:
105 lb Weight Loss:
10 lb Lb Left to Lose:
45.652173913 % % Lost:
June 23 2008 Goal Date:
Body Mass Index 42.0629552549 BMI Start:
22.860301769 BMI Current:
21.0314776275 BMI Goal:
Weight Loss Method Roux en Y Gastric Bypass | Here is something I found onfinancing the surgery Capital One - Healthcare Finance - Get Affordable Cosmetic Financing for Plastic or Laser Surgery at Capital One - Cosmetic |
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09-28-2007, 10:53 AM
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| Whipper Snapper | 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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