suenan
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wow, you look fantastic. How much weight have you lost? I am not banded yet, hopefully will be soon. I decided to go via the public system here in Quebec, rather than the public. I was told it would take about a year, well I have almost 7 months done, so I can not wait for the call for the pre-tests and then the actual surgery. Just had to say you look fantastic and are an inspiration!!Keep up the good work!! Sue -
Hi , and thank you ,I completely agree with your post.I do not think Quebecers are lazy either( and I am one of them)!! I am not banded yet but am on a waiting list. The reason I chose the lap band is because it is reversible.I personally know of one person who has had the lapband and she is working hard on her weight loss journey! Take care, Sue
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Wanna see some before and after pics?
suenan replied to spoiltmom's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
Congrats and WOW, very inspiring. I am not banded yet but cannot wait to see results like yours.Thank you for posting your pictures! Sue -
Sorry, I often forget to sign off. Well I am 50, would like to lose 85 lbs and am
diabetic x2yrs. I work on the floor not at the desk and some days I wonder why I can't lose weight and keep it off . when I seem to put on so many miles some days!!! I ruptured my achilles tendon, had surg 3 years ago,still have pain, hoping that by losing the weight it will help all my iss...
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So glad you are on the road to recovery. I too am a RN and was wondering how long you will be off work.One secretary at work had it done and and was off 3 weeks. Our job is a little more physical so I was wondering how much time off you got.
Take care,Sue
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Hell began Day 3 Post Op I would not do this again
suenan replied to project lisa's topic in POST-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
.... Glad to hear you are feeling better!! You are so right, we need to speak up when we think there is something wrong, and yes dehydration is dangerous. Take care of yourself and I hope the rest of your journey goes smoothly!! I have not been banded yet, am on the waiting list,so hopefully within the next 6-9 months I will have my surgery!! -
anyone here from canada?
suenan replied to nikki_att84's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
it is covered by medicare as far as I know. that is why the wait is so long. I had initially made an appointment with a dr. Miller in private and it was going to cost 16,000. on the web site I can't remember what the wait time was but it was not very long at all.Mind you things could have changed as that was 6 months ago. I liked him Dr. Jette that is, he is very to the point and does not beat around the bush. I had not heard that he is rude. I had heard he was a very good surgeon! -
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anyone here from canada?
suenan replied to nikki_att84's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi, I'm not banded yet, but am now on the waiting list for Pierre Boucher Hospital. I had my appointment with Dr. Pierre Jette on April 13th and he said I was a candidate!! What a relief. So now it is a waiting game. If I remember right he said it was a 9-12 month wait, but that is ok, now that I know I am a candidate.There is a newer Doctor there a Dr. Chagnon( I think that is how you spell it) supposedly the wait is not as long for him. There is also a Dr. Leclerc at chum( Notre Dame hosp).In private it costs about $16,000 and up. Good luck with your search, I did not have to wait too long for my appointment with Dr. Jette about 3 months. Sue -
I Am a candidate!!! now it is a waiting game. The md told me it was about a years wait. I have not won the lottery ,so will have to wait. If by chance I come into money, then I will be self pay! Keep up the good work.
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Hi, I too am new here. After many years of yo-yo dieting and dieting up to my current weight of 250 lbs. I have decided to go with the lapband. I see the surgeon in April. I was wondering if anyone has had surgery in Montreal? Did you go with the public system or private? Sue
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CONGRATS!!!!!......must have felt great to do that!! Keep up the good work!! Sue
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Hi Juliana1, I am not banded yet ,but just want to congratulate you on your success! Keep up the good work! Sue
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quote name='Mollyjolie' timestamp='1301794966' post='1595027'] Hello Juliana1, I was banded this past March. So far, I lost about 10 lbs. My first fill is on April 20th. Happy I won't be alone. Mollyjolie Hi Mollyjoie, Congratulations on your band. Who was your doctor and where did you have it done. I have an appointment on the 13th of April, and hopefully I will be a candidate. My GP has his doubts!! Hopefully he is wrong. Sue
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9 months and 100 pounds later... what I've learned.
suenan replied to StormRoyale's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
WOW,totally impressive!!! I hope I am as successful as you have been. I go in about 2 weeks to see if I am a candidate. I truly hope so. I have been reading a bunch of different posts,some positive and so negative. I would like to lose about 75 lbs and hope to do so with the help of the band. Keep up the good work, and give yourself a pat on the back for a fantastic weightloss journey! Sue -
has anyone had surgery in montreal?
suenan replied to suenan's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Hi, way to go,down 14 lbs already, Encouraging!!I have been reading different posts , some are downright scary. Others are very encouraging. I go see Dr. Jette on the 13th of this month. I can't wait!! Who was your doctor? Keep up the fantastic work, have a great day. Sue -
has anyone had surgery in montreal?
suenan replied to suenan's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
wow, you are doing really well. I am really hoping to be accepted as a candidate, I can't wait for my appointment. Have you had any fills yet? any problems? Keep up the good work! Sue -
Hi FeelingGroovy, it looks like you are doing great. Do you find it hard to do. I think I will have trouble with the having to chew the food alot and I am a fast eater.I have an appointment in april. I can't wait to see if I am a candidate. My GP does not think I will be one, he says I am a "thin" overweight person. If this Dr. does not think I am seriously thinking of going the self pay route.
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Hello - New Here and Considering WLS - lapband
suenan replied to dramamommy's topic in Tell Your Weight Loss Surgery Story
Sounds like we have a lot in common, I think I have tried just about all the diets out there too. I manage to lose some and then gain it back, plus a few extra pounds. My last attempt was weight watchers last year, I lost 25 of the many lbs I need to lose,but I have since gained them all back . I'm sure within a 6 month period. I have an appointment with a bariatric surgeon in April. I so hope I am a candidate. I have failed so many times , it is kind of scary. I have been reading and reading the different posts. I know this is right for me.I can't wait. I realize it will not be easy,but I am so ready to lose the weight once and for all. Good luck. -
Hi, I too am new here. After many years of yo-yo dieting and dieting up to my current weight of 250 lbs. I have decided to go with the lapband. I see the surgeon in April. I was wondering if anyone has had surgery in Montreal? Did you go with the public system or private? Sue
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Hi, Congrats on your decision! I too have decided to get the lapband. I have an appointment in april and can't wait. Although my family doctor doesn't know if I will be a candidate . I figure my BMI is 35-36, and I have been diagnosed with diabetes, so, I think I should be a candidate I am 50 years old and am fed up with all this yo-yo dieting . I am so good at gaining it back. I have dieted my way up to 250 lbs. Enough is enough.I am so thankful that I have found this site,there is so much info. .