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The good, the bad, the ugly - I've been reading the forums for several months now. I've been doing research for the RNY. I've been on forums and fb support pages. I "finally" have an appt tomorrow with a surge...

Does your family Dr have to referr you for GB? - I have a gastric band that I'm in the process of being referred to Dr Starr for removal. I was denied GB because I have the band.   Does anyone know if a specialist/surgeon etc c...

Bariatric Registry Form - Would anyone have the bariatric form that your family Dr fills out and sends in? I would be interested in seeing what they ask etc. Many thanks!!

So Upset - I've been declined bypass :( - I just received a call from my family Dr stating that I have been declined by the Ministry of Health for gastric bypass as I have a gastric band. Something about the band not being...

Gastric Band to Bypass - RYN - I am just wondering if anyone here had a gastric band and then switched to gastric bypass surgery?  I would be very interested in hearing about your journey and getting some tips f...

The waiting is so hard - I know I have to be patient. I know it can be a long process.  But I'm finding the waiting to just get my orientation date so hard. I'm not even sure they have my referral from my ...

Phone numbers - Does anyone have the phone numbers for the different hospitals that would perform the surgery? I've been calling 416-747-3720 (ext 1). First time ( 2 months after my referal was s...

Surgeon and location? - Hi everyone.  Has anyone had a gastric band removed and a bypass performed at the same time?  If so, which Surgeon did you have and what site would it  be done at??   Thanks :)

Age Restriction? - Has anyone ever heard of an age restriction to have bariatric surgery done?  I just turned 59 and sometimes I feel that my age my hinder my approval for this procedure. 

Gastric Band to ? - I have a gastric band and have been unsuccessful with this.  I am now seriously thinking of having bypass surgery. I was wondering if there any other members here that have had the...