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1st day post-op.... is this normal? - So had my VGS surgery yesterday morning with Dr. Mitchell. They were able to do the procedure laprascopicly and not open. This morning I go for my swallow test ad I am looking forw...

Just curious! will they..... - I am wondering. If the surgeon goes in with the laparoscopic procedure and is unable to do the surgery that way will they then open you up traditionally to complete the surgery or ...

Curious about pre-surgical diets - I know that every program in Alberta is different. I am curious for those of you who have had surgery, what diet were you put on before your surgery date, and for how long. Also wh...

Ensure HP vs Store Brand HP drink - So the Calgary program used to use the OptiFast or whatever program but have switched over now to the Ensure High Protein shake 4 xdaily + certain veggies before surgery. I have to...

Wonderful Turn of Events!! - I have been chosen for surgery! I will have the Gastric Sleeve hopefully this July!! I can't believe it!! I am so excited!

Edmonton? Red Deer? Lethbridge? - I have decided to ask my doctor to reffer me to a different program other than the one in Calgary. I was hoping people here could tell me a bit about the program they joined and i...

Quite Disappointed - I am in the Calgary program and today I learned that I will not be chosen for this round of surgery. I will have to wait until later this year to go through all the classes again a...

Ready? or Not? - Today I had a meeting with the Psychologist with the Weight Management Program here in Calgary. After over 20 years dealing with a binge eating problem, the last 2 or 3 years I ha...

TLC: My 600 lb Life - Is anyone else planning on watching this tonight?

FitBit?? - Have any of yall tried the FitBit or the BodyBugg? It's an armband that tracks your calories consumed, calories burned, steps taken, ect. I am going to the Calgary Weight Manage...

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Calgary Weight Management Program - I am just wondering if anyone here is going to be in this round of the Calgary Weight Management program that is having its Orientation at the end of this month and early next mont...

Getting frustrated and losing hope - I have been wanting to get in the program it seems like forever now. I didn't know what the process was until after the cut off date for referals here in Calgary last year. My doct...

Time Line - Why is there such a big difference in how long it takes people to get a surgery date? I have seen people on here get it only a few months while others it takes years. What is the ...

Help with referal - Hello everyone, I moved to Calgary a year ago from Texas after marrying my husband who is a Calgarian. I am currently 5ft 7in and about 420 lbs. I was recently diagnosed with t...