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when i spoke to the doctors last they said the program is no longer in the pilot stages .it has been confirmed that the program will continue.the main reason for the backlog is they have opened up the criteria to include men and older people.I was part of the pilot program.They are also learning as they go so it is a work in progress.With the staffing changes there is also a delay in acceptance.
Now with the 2 different offices there are bound to be errors in paperwork.
on 8/16/13 12:04 am - Winnipeg, Canada
Let's see.
Because of the weight loss plan I was placed on (less input, more output, more thought) I've lost 34 lbs since March.
Its been 3 days since my surgery (Monday, Aug 12th at 7:30 am). I was out of the hospital after a single night's stay for observation, I was off pain meds the next night. I POOPED YESTERDAY (proof positive things are working), and I've gone for several lengthy walks outdoors. I'd say my progress is quite remarkable. I'll get up to my required 10,000 steps per day very soon.
I'm feeling stiff around the belly, like there's a tight belt around my centre. The laparoscopic entry points hurt like mosquito bites, but that's it. When i get full from, say, consuming 125-250 ml of broth in 30 minutes I feel a bit tense inside. It subsides but I remain full for quite a while. I haven't experienced dumping syndrome.
I think the 2 weeks of liquid-only prior to the surgery was the most valuable preparation. Sometime between Saturday and Monday I will make the transition from liquids to puree. That will be a big test. My quantity will not change. I see myself living my life eating 250 ml of high protein food an hour for the rest of my days.
So, all in all I am feeling rather fine.
on 8/15/13 11:55 pm - Winnipeg, Canada
It is still a very much a pilot program in Manitoba, folks. Don't get your hopes up for a speedy transaction. Only people who fit specific criteria are accepted now, and only people who can successfully complete the pre-op plan will get the surgery.
If your doctor doesn't know this, its because they haven't done the leg work for you. The complaint stops at your general practitioner.
some of the wait time confusion is due to one of the doctors going on mat leave.she is on her second round of mat leave in 2 years.at first the wait times were due to the fact that they were very selective on who enters the program.this is because it was just a pilot program and they wanted the best candidates.now the program is opened up but they still have to go through all the requests.
they also usually take those who show that they are willing to do what it takes first.The program has changed alot since the start.there are many things you have to do that i did not have to when i was accepted into the program.
there are also names on the list that have decided to go to mexico because they didnt want to wait that long.
i have been trying to find out more information on patient advocacy as i would like to do this.i just have not been able to get anywhere.this seems to be a concenus between everyone in the group that we need one as some get lost in the paperwork.
sondra
on 8/15/13 6:43 pm
Conrats on getting your letter! Do I understand that you were referred to Regina? At least you know you're on the list and not in limbo anymore. Will you have to make several trips to Regina for all your pre-op appointments?
on 8/15/13 5:17 pm
I dont know exactly how it works.. My Dr refered me a couple of months ago for the 2nd time and i got a letter today, saying that I have been accepted. but that the wait is aprox 2 years. crazy..
on 8/15/13 5:10 pm
Hello all, As I've read through the posts here I found that there seems to be a drastic difference in how long patients are waiting to hear whether they've been accepted into the bariatric program. I'm new compared to a lot of you as my referral only went in about 2 months ago. I've read everything from 2 months to 21/2 years wait times. It could just be that I don't understand how this is supposed to work and misreading the posts. I sure wish there was a go- between patient advocate that one could call. Though I can just imagine how overwhelmed they would be in no time! This is just me venting my frustration, thanks for listening.
i can not comment on the gall bladder issues as i havent had one for many years.as for the herinas the main ones that are bothering me are not wls related.they did go in an repair ones associated with wls as a precaution.i had a hystorectomy last year and have extra space so that what i figure is causing the problems.i would still have the surgery in a heartbeat.
sondra
that wonderful karen.im so happy for you. i know another lady going on the same day for all the appointments
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