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Hi - I am in Victoria and was Sleeved on Sept. 8th.

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Happy 2016 to all of you!! I am close to getting my date. I think it might be in April. Going to see Dr. Malik in February to give consent for surgery and I hope that's when I get my date. If anyone can let me know, how long is pre-op liquid diet? I'll be away for a bit during Spring break. Thank you!!

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I had surgery with Dr. Malik. His program is 4 weeks of liquids - Glucerna or Boost Diabetic - no food at all for 4 weeks. That is back in 2013.

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Hey Everyone! I'm new and kinda lost. I have been thinking of getting the gastric sleeve for years and after losing my sister at 34 years old I have decided it's now or never! I have a few questions. How long does it take for the referral to come back and for the actual surgery. My Dr sent a referral in for dr.sampath or dr.Nguyen. I have horrible arthritis so I'm hoing for help sooner than later.

Thanks Carla

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Hello All - If you are going through the Royal Jubilee Hospital Bariatric program ie. Dr.Malik, Dr.Amson etc. there is a Facebook Group called Victoria Bariatrics you can submit a request to join. Closed Group. There is good support. There are also two support meetings every month, one at RJH and one at VGH. ????

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On my way to Victoria this morning to see Carla and Dr. Malik. Giving consent for surgery, hoping I'll get a date soon after.

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Good luck and I hope you get your date!

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Got my surgery date today for May 25, instant butterflies. I can't believe it's so close.

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Hey Everyone! I'm new and kinda lost. I have been thinking of getting the gastric sleeve for years and after losing my sister at 34 years old I have decided it's now or never! I have a few questions. How long does it take for the referral to come back and for the actual surgery. My Dr sent a referral in for dr.sampath or dr.Nguyen. I have horrible arthritis so I'm hoing for help sooner than later.

Thanks Carla

Hi Carla, I'm new too. Also got reference to Sampath,. Did anyone answer.Your questions? I'd.love to know as well

Cheryl

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Hey Everyone! I'm new and kinda lost. I have been thinking of getting the gastric sleeve for years and after losing my sister at 34 years old I have decided it's now or never! I have a few questions. How long does it take for the referral to come back and for the actual surgery. My Dr sent a referral in for dr.sampath or dr.Nguyen. I have horrible arthritis so I'm hoing for help sooner than later.

Thanks Carla

Hi Carla, I'm new too. Also got reference to Sampath,. Did anyone answer.Your questions? I'd.love to know as well

Cheryl

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Hello there,

I have not gone through the Richmond program but I have heard that it can take anywhere from 2-5 years. I went through the Victoria program and that has taken a considerably shorter time. It has taken me 10 months to get a surgery date.

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How did you get reference there? How many trips over? Or.could u do some things.here? Yes I was told 1-1 1/2 years before they even call me.

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I had talked to my doctor and asked for a referral to the Victoria clinic, she sent it in and I was in for the bariatric program there. So far I have made 3 trips over and will make 2 more, maybe 1-2 more after surgery. You can get blood work done here and follow up appointments with the internist, she has a Vancouver office as well. If you don't mind the ferry, try a referral to Victoria.

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Hey all! I am new here and I live in Prince George! My surgery is in Tijuana Mexico on June 23rd 2016

I just started my pre-op diet today. Getting super excited!

Any one from B.C. go to Mexico to get gastric sleeve done?

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Hi everyone,

I'm new here, attended orientation in Richmond last week. Got my blood work done, bone density test and waiting on ultrasound. Already using CPAP so sleep test. Met with the dietitian, she's a lovely lady. She gave me my preop diet to try for a couple of days and even asked if I got a call in January for surgery, would I be ready?

Later that day I received an email for consult with Dr. Nguyen...feeling very excited!!

This seems to be a quiet board would love to chat with people who are starting off.

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