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 bay bulls, Canada Member Since: 12/14/11 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 5/23/12 12:17 pm Topic: RE: Still Haven't heard a word yes I probably will thanks,but I dont want to badgering them either,,I'd imagine theres thousadns of people in the same position as me by now,,lol |
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 Canada Member Since: 05/24/11 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 5/18/12 11:57 am Topic: RE: Still Haven't heard a word Maybe e-mail Kara and ask her if she recieved your referal...At least you will feel more content knowing if they got it. Kara.Slade@easternhealth.ca |
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Canada Member Since: 05/24/11 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 5/18/12 11:55 am Topic: RE: my request went in as soon as MCP decided they'd cover surgery I feel for you....I would say that if its a yr or 2 wait it would be best for you to have a baby now but im not a DR ....could you call Kara and ask her, she is the bariatric cordinator for all this or even e-mail her....If you need the e-mail let me know k. |
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Canada Member Since: 05/24/11 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 5/18/12 11:50 am Topic: RE: my request went in as soon as MCP decided they'd cover surgery Hi....Yes MCP does cover WLS...VSG. You have to have a bmi of 40 to 60 to qualify and your age is fine...Im not really sure what the age creteria is but 25 is good. You first need to get a referal from your family DR sent to Dr Pace,and then wait for the bariatric team to call with a mandatory orientation meeting...this could be at least a yr for all this to happen and then you will get all the info from that meeting...Good luck...like you I have struggled with my weight and Im now waiting for my call for surgery. Also when your family Dr sends the referal I would call a few weeks later to make sure they recieved it.....Good luck :) |
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bay bulls, Canada Member Since: 12/14/11 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 5/18/12 11:40 am Topic: RE: my request went in as soon as MCP decided they'd cover surgery I am in the same boat as you we have bben trying for 12 years to have a baby!!! and iv been trying to get the weight off longer than that..They seem to not want to bother with large women in my experience(the fertility doctors)..I am actually 40,so my time is running out and they recommend after the weightloss surgery we wait 2-3 years before trying..so I am REALLY upset with the wait to have my weightloss surgery done.As soon as mcp announced they would cover surgery my GP put gave me a referral...I still havent heard a word..and it affects me two fold because my biological clock is on MELTDOWN.....my heart is breaking waiting for this surgery and it is a very emotional thing to go through at the best of times,I am actually losing hope that I will be seen in time..  |
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 cbs, Canada Member Since: 05/17/12 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 5/17/12 5:43 pm Topic: RE: my request went in as soon as MCP decided they'd cover surgery Hi , Im new to this site and I stumbled accross it actully , I was searching to see if MCP covered any sort of weight loss surgey here in NL. Im just wondering is there a certian weight/age/bmi you have be to get covered ? I have tried everything , and I cant lose this weight. Im on pills for high blood pressure , depression and Im struggling with severe psoriasis. Im only 25 year old and I have 5 year old son. Any info would be great , thanks |
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Canada Member Since: 05/24/11 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 5/16/12 6:27 am Topic: RE: my request went in as soon as MCP decided they'd cover surgery Also I want to add....It seems everyone has a different time/ date...so I think we are all put in who the Doctors want , so just because I had my referal/ liquid etc doesn't meen I will be done before you guys....It just depepnds on the situation is what Im gathering and I would just go through the process with trying not to worry about dates cause trust me it's way too stressful. |
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Canada Member Since: 05/24/11 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 5/15/12 3:10 pm Topic: RE: shakes Mandy, you can use splenda....my fav shake was/ is ......1 scoop vanilla protein powder, 3 frozen strawberries, 3 ice cubes, 1 strawberry source yogurt and a bit of water or almond milk to make it more liquidy. Also for the chocolate ones I always added a tsp of sf/ff vanilla pidding powder to my shakes for that extra sweetner, |
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Canada Member Since: 05/24/11 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 5/15/12 3:04 pm Topic: RE: my request went in as soon as MCP decided they'd cover surgery Hi Guys....The journey is long I'm not gonna lie...I had my referal in last June and still waiting on surgery....I did my mandatory orientation meeting then my 2 week liquid trial and I saw Dr Boone and signed my O.R papers and they say I still have at least 6 to 12 months waiting for my surgery...very frustrating but I'm trying hard to get myself strong and healthy for my surgery...Sorry this is prob not what you guys want to hear...the first step is the referal so you guys are on the way. |
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bay bulls, Canada Member Since: 12/14/11 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 5/14/12 11:22 am Topic: Still Haven't heard a word My family doctor followed up and refaxed the form but still got no reply as of yet.When they call the number they were given for information all they gets is a machine.So as of right now I am in limbo regarding the weightloss surgery...not a nice place to be for so long! |
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Canada Member Since: 05/14/12 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 5/14/12 7:13 am Topic: RE: my request went in as soon as MCP decided they'd cover surgery I am new here. I have an appointment to see Dr. Pace tomorrow. I have PCOS, and have been trying for 6 years to have a baby. None of the infertility doctors in Newfoundland will help me, because of my weight. In Saskatchewan, I was told that as long as I was monitored bi weekly then I would be fine. Makes you wonder?? Anyway, I am hoping that Dr. Pace will schedule me for surgery. Does anyone know what the wait times are? Jennifer |
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bay bulls, Canada Member Since: 12/14/11 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 4/26/12 10:44 am Topic: my request went in as soon as MCP decided they'd cover surgery Hi My GP put in the request for weightloss surgery for me as soon as she received the email on her cel phone that MCP would be covering the cost for weightloss surgery.Yesterday I seen Dr Pace about an umbilical hernia and he told me that because of my size if he repaired the hernia it would reoccur.His advice was for me to lose the weight first.I have been trying to lose weight for many years and I told him that I have applied for the weightloss program.He agreed at this point it would be beneficial to me.I also told him I havent heard a word from anyone who manages the program.I am wondering how long it usually takes to hear from someone once your doctor applies.Does anybody in Newfoundland know? Dr Pace told me that everybody that has had the surgery are doing very well and they are doing several each week. |
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St. John's, Canada Member Since: 02/09/12 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 4/1/12 6:06 pm Topic: RE: shakes Hi Mandy; You might be better off asking the question over on the facebook group we have. If you are not apart of the group then you can friend me and I will add you to the group. Just email and I will add you and tag me with the reason and I will see you there. Denise. |
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Member Since: 10/20/11 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 4/1/12 12:35 pm Topic: shakes just wondering about the liquid diet... i know sugar is severly limited and you buy all sugar free stuff... but i was wondering when it comes to the shakes can you add honey? or is that not a good idea... id love some feedback... and does any one have any yummy shake ideas? thank you all |
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 Canada Member Since: 08/12/08 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/27/12 6:05 pm Topic: RE: Here to learn! I agree with everything Trina just said. I am post op. I had surgery in October and I am down a total of 74 pounds including 28 I lost before surgery. This is a lot of work but worth every bit. I would recommend this surgery to anyone who is willing to put in the effort. In four months I only had one moment of regret. I was having a bad day a couple of weeks after surgery. I had a little tiff with my husband and I really wanted to emotionally eat. I couldn't of course because I was still on liquids at the time. At that moment I regretted getting the surgery. The next morning I was soo glad that the surgery had stopped me from overeating the night before. I have not had a moment of regret since. There are times when this process is frustrating and difficult but I know in my heart that if I did not get it done I would not have lost the weight. Here is another website to check out. www.verticalsleevetalk.com. It is a US site but very informative. Tina Surgery: VSG with Dr. David Pace Surgery Date : October 17, 2011. HW: 280 SW: 252 CW: 235 GW: 140  |
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Member Since: 02/25/12 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/27/12 3:49 pm Topic: RE: Here to learn! Thanks Trina! I really appreciate you taking the time to answer my questions! I have SO much research to do!! We'll be in touch I'm sure! :) Thanks! |
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 Member Since: 08/26/11 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/26/12 5:24 pm Last Edit: 2/26/12 5:24 pm Topic: RE: Here to learn! The wait is about 1.5 -2 years now. There are about 3-5 referrals going in each day. It will not take long for the list to grow to 3-5 years. Even though you are above a 60 BMI have your referral sent in NOW. The team will give you guidance in your efforts to become eligible for surgery. And if you wait the list is growing exponentially.
2) Recovery – providing there are not any complications and you are able to get in sufficient fluid you will be released from hospital in two days. In on a Monday, out on a Wednesday. You should plan to be off work for a min of three weeks depending on what type of work you do. Heavy labour will be more an office job could be less.
3) You can have a baby after going through surgery. It is recommended that you wait a min of two years post surgery. There are people who are looking into the possibility. Check out the other boards on here – they speak to that more!
4) Only Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy is preformed in Newfoundland.
5) I am still pre-op so I can’t offer any personal thoughts. But I have been going to the support group meetings. Many people who have had the surgery have some moments or even days of regrets. But all seem to agree that over they are happy they had the surgery.
6) You can eat healthy foods after the surgery – you just have to take your time and build up to normal foods.
Pre- op you will have to complete a two week trial liquid diet. You will be required to journal and track this and then meet with the nurse practitioner and dietician. Then for the entire week before your surgery you will be required to do the liquid diet again. This shrinks your liver and makes the surgery safer. The day before your surgery you will only be allowed clear liquids.
After your surgery you will not be allowed ANYTHING by mouth until the next day. The morning after your surgery you will be have a leak test. Once you get the green light you can start with some liquids. You will progress to the full liquid diet again, and stay on that for another four weeks while your stomach heals. After that you progress to mushies, and then slowly progress to other foods.
Click HERE to see the link to Nova Scotia’s diet for VSG. It is very similar to ours.
There is also a facebook support group – its a secret group so only members can see or post in it. If you want add me as friend and I can ad you to the group. There are both post –ops and pre-ops in the group. Click HERE for the link to my facebook page.
Hope this helps and congratulations for taking a huge step to a healthier you!!!!
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Member Since: 02/25/12 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/25/12 6:36 pm Topic: Here to learn! Hi, Weight Loss Surgery was recently suggested to me by a specialist here in the province. I have tried everything and when she mentioned it, I almost hugged her! I know it isn't for the faint at heart and there is a lot of work before and after the surgery, but I feel like I'm ready to at least really learn about it. I have to get my BMI under control (it is currently 61) and I know they will not look at me until it is 59 or lower. So that is my first goal. I do have a few questions though, really hoping some of you can help me out: 1) How long are you generally on the wait list? 2) How long is the recovery? 3) Have any of you had a baby since going through the surgery? Is that even possible? 4) Are there different types of Weight loss surgeries here in NL? Or just the Gastric Sleeve? 5) Truthfully, do any of you who have gone through the surgery have any regrets at all? 6) Can you eat normal (healthy) food after the surgery, or is it all liquid and soft? Please forgive me for my ignorance. I just have NO idea what to expect. Thanks for anything you can offer! |
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Member Since: 02/10/12 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/16/12 4:54 pm Topic: Has anyone gotten MCP to cover cost of abdomnioplasty after extreme weight loss? Hey everyone, I was wondering if anyone here has or knows someone who has been successful in getting MCP to cover the tummy tuck surgery to remove excess tissue after losing weight? If so, how bad was it before they agreed? Thanks! |
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