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[henner33 0]

Hi there I am new to this forum and I think it it a great forum with tons on information. I want to have the VSG but the wait is loooonnngggg....I live in Northern BC Canada and I have my first appointment Nov 16th 2009. I hope to be done in three years or less but that is probably how long it will take before my turn comes around. I look forward to life after sleeving and I will wait it out as I cannot afford to go to Mexico and selfpay. Thanks to all you who post here it is a wealth of information for newbies such as myself.:001_smile:

[Ky.hen 5]

Welcome Henner

I'm so sorry that you are having to wait so long. Hopefully things will get better soon with the health care system. Keep on posting and asking questions. You will find alot of info here and gain lots of new friends.

[*susan* 1,709]

Hi henner, welcome to VST. You will find we are all one happy family here. Hopefully, your name will come up on that list much sooner than three years, we will all keep our fingers crossed for you!

[thinoneday 445]

Hi there I am new to this forum and I think it it a great forum with tons on information. I want to have the VSG but the wait is loooonnngggg....I live in Northern BC Canada and I have my first appointment Nov 16th 2009. I hope to be done in three years or less but that is probably how long it will take before my turn comes around. I look forward to life after sleeving and I will wait it out as I cannot afford to go to Mexico and selfpay. Thanks to all you who post here it is a wealth of information for newbies such as myself.:thumbdown:

Bless your heart! I lived in Canada for 33 years before I moved to the States. I know how wrenching it is to "wait" your turn for surgeries, it's terrible. I lost 2 aunts to cancer as they "waited" their turn for help. . it was awful. . . but I wish you all the best in the world. . hope your turn comes soon. . .I haven't had my surgery yet either, but will have it hopefully in January (if I don't chicken out) I could have had it now in October or November but hubbie decided it's best not to rush things and to wait until the new year. . . (I'm like ok whatever) hehehe. . . he is probably right anyhow. . . anyhow we're here for you and like you I'm here to learn all I can. . . . it's alot of money (Im self pay) . . . til next time take care and all the best to you!

[Malaika 50]

Welcome Henner - sorry you will have to wait for so long - and hope that it happens sooner than 3 years - that seems like eternity to you, I am sure. If you are able to afford to pay for it yourself, you may want to check that out in the states or in Mexico - it's very reasonable in Mexico. Lots of us here can give your our experiences with our surgeons if it's an option for you.

[henner33 0]

Thank you all so much for the very warm welcome. I was not sure for a while whether I was going to have the sleeve or the Rny. I have more concerns with the Rny and especially the absorption and bowel obstruction issues. Based on the pros and cons I have set my mind on the Sleeve. Also, I eat healthy food, no refined sugar, no hydrogenated fats, no red meat, no alcohol, nothing preserved, or any white flour, rice or Pasta. I have been eating this way since July 29th and to date I have lost 24 lbs. my problem is Portion Control, not choice of food, and for this reason I believe the sleeve is the choice for me. My first appointment is Nov 16th and I am so excited. I look forward to sharing my journey with all of you and wish you all the best. Thanks again.:thumbup:

[OrchidFan 0]

Hi there I am new to this forum and I think it it a great forum with tons on information. I want to have the VSG but the wait is loooonnngggg....I live in Northern BC Canada and I have my first appointment Nov 16th 2009. I hope to be done in three years or less but that is probably how long it will take before my turn comes around. I look forward to life after sleeving and I will wait it out as I cannot afford to go to Mexico and selfpay. Thanks to all you who post here it is a wealth of information for newbies such as myself.:thumbup:

Hey Henner,

I'm Canadian too, but from SK. Your wait might not be that bad depending on your health. I was told by one very honest surgeon that he wouldn't take my referral as I was "so healthy he'd be retired before my number came up". Ha! I am super morbidly obese, but the only comorbidity I have is bad asthma, which isn't strictly due to weight. Losing weight should help the wheezies but I doubt it'll cure my allergies. I do see the point of doing people who urgently need the weight off due to diabetes,etc first.

Are you seeing Dr Tang or Dr Arneson?

Ivy

[DownInSocal 12]

Welcome to the board! I am sorry you have to wait so long. That just plain sucks.

[henner33 0]

Hey Henner,

I'm Canadian too, but from SK. Your wait might not be that bad depending on your health. I was told by one very honest surgeon that he wouldn't take my referral as I was "so healthy he'd be retired before my number came up". Ha! I am super morbidly obese, but the only comorbidity I have is bad asthma, which isn't strictly due to weight. Losing weight should help the wheezies but I doubt it'll cure my allergies. I do see the point of doing people who urgently need the weight off due to diabetes,etc first.

Are you seeing Dr Tang or Dr Arneson?

Ivy

I am seeing Dr Amson. As for co-morbidities I don't have many either. I have had lower back surgery for a ruptured disc last Dec, and three years ago I had to have knee surgery but that is pretty much it. The major problem I have right now is Hidradenitis supperativa. It is a skin disease and although it is not caused by obesity, it is very much a factor in the severity of the disease. Right now I am at a stage 2 (worst being stage 3), most days the pain is bearable but some days I cannot even go to work. I am hoping my surgeon believes that wls will improve the condition and consider it a factor when scheduling my surgery. It's all I can do for now. Where are you going to have surgery?