Any Canadians Out There?

[DiminishingDawn 50]

7+ years out and from Windsor

[mcmann1 7]

Hi, I am from Alberta, had surgery in Red Deer on Nov 28 2013. Woke up felt like nothing was done. Feeling better everday, and the energy is finally coming back. Love seeing the weigh scale finally moving. I would have to say the program in Red Deer is amazing and professional. They all want to see everyone be successful in their journey there.

[2biglamb 65]

Hi there I am 11 days pre-op! I live in Manitoba but my surgery is in Medicine Hat Alberta. I am doing a 2 week voluntary liquid pre-op diet, my surgeon does not require it. My surgery will be open, I hope I can get up and move around fast as I will be lonely in the hospital. Glad I found this thread!

[mcmann1 7]

i didnt even know i had anything done just when you walk it feels a bit sore. but if you hold onto your stomach while you walk it isnt bad, felt like you did too many sit ups.

[2biglamb 65]

Hi there I am gonna jump the gun here just a bit considering I am still 4 days pre-op! Have any of you had any plastics done? Was it covered by our wonderful Canadian health care system? If so what did you have done and was it all covered? Thanks in advance!

[AutumnPunkin 313]

BC girl here. I am almost 3 months post op. I am not losing fast and I am not losing slow. I would say I am just slightly below average weight loss for my time out. I started losing weight in May 2013, at 333lbs. On my day of surgery I was 283lbs and am now weighing 239lbs. I am so close to 100lbs lost I can taste it. I am hoping to get to 170's or 160's by my 30th birthday in September. Goal would be better, but under 200 would just be awesome!!

[mcmann1 7]

I know is Alberta if you keep your weight off for a full year from time of your goal weight. You will get a Tummy Tuck for free. They were saying they are trying to get the arms and legs next for the people who need it but for now just the tummy is. My goal I hope by summer to be 185 at least, so that would be seven months from my surgery.

[frankocanadian 1]

Anyone from Ottawa?

[frankocanadian 1]

Waiting in Ottawa. Should expect no later than May 5

[chanc 5]

Hi all, I'm new to this site. I am from Hamilton, Ontario. I have been fighting with my GP for the past 3 years to get a referral to the bariatric registry program. Finally I gave up, got a new Dr this past December, and am now scheduled for my first dietary group meeting on May 12th in Hamilton! I'm nervous, excited and rip-roaring to start this new part of my life!!!

[jacileggs 402]

That's great. It's worth the wait. And jumping through the hoops.

[chanc 5]

Can anyone give me an estimate as to how long I can expect to wait in Ontario?

[CassJones 3]

Can anyone give me an estimate as to how long I can expect to wait in Ontario?

I'm in Toronto and have heard wait times are around 9 months at the moment here. What I would say is if you are able to make the time to take appointments whenever, don't settle for the first date they give you. I have my last appointment before I see the surgeon tomorrow and only went to the first appointment at the beginning of the month! I call and see if there are any cancellations all the time until I get them moved up! So hopefully I will have the surely done in the next couple months if I can!

[chanc 5]

I'm in Toronto and have heard wait times are around 9 months at the moment here. What I would say is if you are able to make the time to take appointments whenever, don't settle for the first date they give you. I have my last appointment before I see the surgeon tomorrow and only went to the first appointment at the beginning of the month! I call and see if there are any cancellations all the time until I get them moved up! So hopefully I will have the surely done in the next couple months if I can!

Thanks! Did you get even your first appointment (I think its in a group setting) bumped up as well?

[CassJones 3]

Yes I did! Most of my appointments weren't supposed to be till may and June!