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I love how 90% of the responses are yes, there needs to be a patient engagement strategy. Hence the patient panel at the Summit eh?
Hi there . . I don't have a lap band but you can try getting a hold of the Weight Wise clinic in Edmonton (780-735-5620), they would know where you can go.
all the best :)
Right. I am having a hernia fixed and my appnt. is with Dr. Debru right away. Maybe he will then refer me to the weight management program. I am also have a revision from VBG so not sure how that plays into it as well. Also, I saw Boost pudding at the Rexall the other day. Pudding with more protein and vitamins! Something to keep in mind! Thanks for your info!
Hi Okgal50.
I don't see why you wouldn't be able to bring a heating pad to the hospital. I had access to a plug in. I have/had Dr. Debra as a surgeon.
I started the weight management program last Feb.(6 week program) and had my surgery Feb 26th 2015. One year in total.
That said I don't think it's the norm though. I think 2 years start to finish give or take 6 months is the norm.
Hello I am a transplant from the US to Canada. I had lap band surgery in 2009 and was wondering are there any doctors in the Edmonton area that take patients that have moved to Canada. Also could anyone tell me if Alberta Health Care covers fills and unfills and appointments with a bariatric doctor. I appreciate any help thank you.
Can you bring your own heating pad to hospital? Can I ask who your surgeon was and how long things took in all to get from first appnt. to surgery?
I had to go through my family doctor who then referred me and I got a call two weeks later to meet surgeon in May. Not sure how long things will take from there.
The Canadian Obesity Network (CON-RCO) is seeking your input regarding initiatives that may be underway to help engage, support, and empower individuals affected by obesity in Canada. Do you feel that there is a need for a nation-wide bariatric patient engagement strategy in Canada?
Please follow the link below to select either 'Yes' or 'No'. Thank you!
That's an excellent piece of advice! Glad to hear you're doing better! I'll have to check out Popeyes for that protein powder! I'm surprised you can have ensure. I though it was only clear liquids for a few weeks
Sleeved by Dr.Menezes at Red Deer Hospital July 16th 2015
HW 315 SW 262 CW 203-month 1 -27lbs, month 2 -7lbs, month 3 -9lbs, month 4 -8lbs, month 5 -10lbs, Month 6 -0lbs (thanks Christmas), Month 7 -8lbs,
If I could suggest one thing to bring to the hospital would be a heating pad. The heated blanket they gave me really helped move the gas! They ran out of them when I was there. Had to wait till the morning to get another one.
I would definitely bring a heating pad to get the gas moving!!
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