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Congratulations on a successful sleeving!  I am glad you are feeling well.  I am fairly new on the MB list (which is apparently somewhere around 700 people) and feeling discouraged.  I was just wondering what the list is like in other provinces.  How long did it take for your procedure from the time of referral.  AB people seem to have to jump through hoops and sign their lives away for their surgeries (maybe they do this to weed out the "weak" ones -lol) 

Anyway just wondering what the whole procedure from initial Dr. visit to last pound shed was like for SK. 

NGD

Thanks for the info Straw Walker.  I am thinking of researching Vegas.  My husband's best friend has a house there and we would be welcome to stay as long as possible (and way more comfty than a hotel - and cheaper!!)  Also if we flew from Bismark with Allegiant Air is is only $500 for both of us, round trip and all taxes in so that is a huge savings in that respect.  I know it would be a little more than mexico but I also wouldn't have to worry about  hubby getting bored as he and his friend can see the sights (and leave me alone! haha)  Also his friend had a lap band just before Christmas in 2010 so he TOTALLY knows what this is about and will not judge (and has along of protien shakes!)  

I just need to find out how much and the procedure to get in...... but who am I kidding, it all comes down to price!

take care

NGD

Congrats on getting your sleeve . What is the diet program like for the next few weeks. I find going to support meetings to be very helpfully. Enjoy the ride and good things will happen.

~Bill~

PS since i posted the 350 lost i have lost another 6 lbs. i have another 18lbs to get to my goal...

My diet was 1 week of clear fluids then 2 weeks of full liquid's then 5 weeks of soft foods. then to a normal diet. all i did was watch carbs no potato pasta rice and bread. I did not worry about fats at all. I did not count caliors very close.  I am by no means  an experts  It just worked for me....

~Bill~

Hey butterfly, when you get in to speak with the surgeon, then request the vsg. Give them your reasoning for wanting it over the rny and you may be quite pleased. All three surgeons were very receptive to the idea of doing the vsg.
Take care
StrawWalker

Hey there Terry,
I stayed at the traveloge on the south side of Regina. I believe they give medical discounts. I know for sure that the clinic will gladly issue you a note stating that you are in town for medical purposes and to offer you a discount if they do indeed provide one. I liked that hotel because it was quite easy to access the clinic from there.

I am doing good two months out and thanks so much for asking. I eat just about anything I wish but stick to the rules most all of the time. I am losing at what my nut thinks is a good rate of about 2.5 pounds per week. I told her that I thought it should be quicker, she stated that any quicker weight loss would mean loss of muscle mass. Not sure if that is completely correct but it made me feel better...lol.

Is this your first assessment? The first one is the toughest and that mainly is the questionnaire. Don't let it stop you though. Just answer the questions as best you can. A lot of those questions are for program evaluation purposes and they just need the data. You will do great!

I believe this to be worth it and I hear that resounding throughout the boards. I am a huge fan of the sleeve over the ray and would not have ever have had that one. That is me for me.

Please let me know how things go for you ok?
Take care!
Straw Walker