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Metamorphosis1
on 8/1/13 10:45 am
Topic: RE: I HAVE MY SLEEVE DATE! END OF AUGUST IN CALGARY.
I am having the surgery at the Peter Lougheed Hospital in Calgary in 3 1/2 weeks. I went through "the weight management" program, which is operated out of the old children's hospital. I had a long wait (4 years) to get into the program but hopefully it will have all been worth the wait!

If you have any other questions please don't hesitate to ask.

Take care.
natty2012
on 7/31/13 4:54 pm - strathmore, Canada
Topic: RE: Medicine Hat

can you share the name of the clinic in medicine hat ? 

thanks 

natty2012
on 7/31/13 4:52 pm - strathmore, Canada
Topic: RE: I HAVE MY SLEEVE DATE! END OF AUGUST IN CALGARY.

great news ! i am also from calgary area and would like to know where you are getting this done, and what clinic are you going through ? 

thanks 

 

Spencerella
on 7/31/13 4:08 pm - Calgary, Alberta, Canada
VSG on 10/15/12
Topic: RE: Calgary Get Together - with Wantmylife (Julia)

Hi Sophie.

I had my surgery in Mexico so have no connection to the local 'organized' weight loss surgery program or patients.  I assume there is one, but have not seen anything written about it here.  My only source of support is from the general OH online community and the online MFP community.  If you would like to get together for a coffee when you return, please PM me

Linda

 

LINDA                 

Ht: 5'2" |  HW 225, BMI 41.2  |  CW 115, BMI 21.0

Scribbles
on 7/31/13 1:21 pm - Canada
VSG on 12/05/13
Topic: Spa Lady vs. GoodLife

I've decided I'd like to join a gym, and have narrowed it down to these two in Calgary. I'm still pre-op and I'm extremely self conscious given my current weight. If I chose GoodLife it would be a women's only club. For those of you that belong to either, can you give me an idea of the overall feel of the club?  Do you find that the clientele is older or younger?  If you're overweight, do you feel judged or were you pressured into anything?  I'm not looking to join any classes, I just want to be able to go in and use the equipment and be left alone by the staff. I don't want to join somewhere and feel like there's a bunch of cliques all around, I'd rather not feel like I'm back in high school!  I will do a trial before I commit, but would like to hear what some people have to say. 

And, wherever I do join, if anyone here is a member and looking for a workout partner, I'd be game!  I'm looking at the Spa Lady in Canyon Meadows or the GoodLife in Deerfoot Meadows. 

Thank you!

   

    
nursegal132
on 7/29/13 3:42 am - CALGARY, Canada
(deactivated member)
on 7/28/13 1:13 pm - Canada
Topic: RE: Looking for info pls

Hi Sophie,

I'm fairly new around here so don't have an answer to your question but I'm sure somebody will.  I just wanted to say welcome!

SurgeryLori
on 7/28/13 7:05 am - Canada
Topic: RE: VSG Hospital Stay

I was in the Peter Lougheed for 4 nights over August long weekend last year. Would have been released one day sooner but the residents decided to keep me. Good Luck!

                        
nursegal132
on 7/28/13 1:10 am - CALGARY, Canada
Topic: Looking for info pls
I had my RNY 6 years ago on east coast. Moved to Calgary 2.5 years ago. I'm having a hard time making friends. Most social functions out here is eat big or go home so I stay home. Other people gather around large quantities of alcohol which I can't do either. Is there a support group or social network group out there for folks like us? Thanks

Sophie

    
nursegal132
on 7/28/13 1:05 am - CALGARY, Canada
Topic: RE: Calgary Get Together - with Wantmylife (Julia)
Hi Linda
I'd love to come but we are leaving for the coast on Tuesday. A quick question please I had my RNY 6 years ago. I moved here 2.5 years ago from Quebec. Do we have any support groups or social networking groups out here? So many social groups focus around food and especially alcohol which u probably know does more harm than good Any direction would be appreciated. Thank you

Sophie

    
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