Because some of you are asking
Oct 26, 2011
Just a quick blog tonight - first of all I am down to 280.6! Can't believe it I am doing great! First week the liquid diet is done. I found the last to days the hardest. I want to chew! LOL.Now for those of you who were wondering what the process of getting WLS in NL is. I am posting my understanding of the process:
1) Your referral from your family Dr. goes in
2) The referral list is manage by Raleen Murphy who is the nurse practitioner for the program.
3) Ralene and Rhoda (the dietician) schedule informatoin session. These are mandatory and necessary to move further in the process. I believe the next one is in January 2012
4) After this info session, based on a your medical history, Raleen will schedule for an individual appointment with her and Rhoda. You will need to complete I two week liquid diet prior to that. I start mine this morning - I will let you know how it goes! You WILL have to JOURNAL this trial.
5) Once this appointment is complete you will meet with Dr. Pace or Dr, Boone. Then your surgery is scheduled
6) Right now Dr. Pace is operating on patients with lower BMI's (in the low to mid 40's right now I think) - this is a new procedure here in and of course the lower the BMI the less risk involved and a lower chance of complications This is a good thing the team - the better the results of the surgeries the better the chances of long term funding for the entire baractric team. Good for us ALL. I am not sure when this will change.
5) Dr. Pace as you probabye know is doing VSG only- which, for me is perfect, after all my research it is my surgery of choice.
7) The BMI range for surgery is 40 - 60,. If you fall into the 35-40 range you may still be a candidate if you have comorbidities such as diabetes, high blood pressure and so on.
8) If you are over 60 BMI do no lose hope. Ralene and Rhoda are fantastic will offer much support to you on your journey to get below that BMI. There is now a phyisotherapist who helps those who have been refered start an exercise and walking program!
There is great support for this program! Congratulations on taking the first step. For me it was the hardest!
