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Don't worry I won't rock any boats until after my surgery for sure! Thanks for your concern, because I do agree with you.
Now after reading what you have said, I really would love for you to continue voicing your opinion on this forum. Even further, I would suggest that you are a necessity and asset to this group. Move past that comment and stay with us. We need you here!
My two cents,
Chris :)
If they at any time had performed said surgery at a clinic or hospital, they should be liable to continue further treatment if/when necessary. Not just close the doors on us-which they have right now! That is WRONG! Therefore, I cannot and will NOT support how the Obesity Network is operating!!!
Diane (nutritionist) said I am a conflict of interest, but woudn't say how-(she remained silent after I asked). I have the GASTRIC SLEEVE....HOW AM I A CONFLICT?? Half of our Owlss Members are their patients....HOW ARE THEY/YOU A CONFLICT OF INTEREST?? It was acceptable when someone else ran a support group last year, because she was their patient!! I've done the same thing but all on my own and it's a hell of a lot more organized! There are just way too many questions about that Network's guidelines.

I truly hope that everyone who wants this surgery is able to get it.
Carly, I only mentioned the volunteering because they realize they need some extra hands just the same as we do, but it was never for recognition or praise. I wish you luck and hope you get your surgery, I truly do. Good luck.
~Sorry I couldn't be of more help. Best of Luck!
Carley I appologize if you think i was labeling you as those things.... i had said "I realize too that we as the "referrals in waiting" CAN be hot tempered , exasperated and impatient in waiting" i never said YOU alone nor that YOU WERE ....I was talking in general in the fact that people can feel this way in waiting to hear from them.....i realize the way i had typed it may have not read that way for you.
My referral was misplaced...not only with ellsmere's office but also with dr Klassins....was i exaperated? yes..i had given up on them until i ended up back in hospital again years later and had to send a second referrral to dr ellsmere....and when i contacted them 2 months later...once again...cant find it...and was given quite the response from them to find another doctor or hospital but like you did remain calm with them...but it didnt change how i felt in no way.
It certainly wasn't a dig at patients who have waited their turn. As I said before, I celebrate anyone who has already been a patient and are beginning their new journey.
Best of luck with yours!
The QE2 Obesity Network Team are the people who hold the opportunity for me to begin my new, healthier life in their hands. I've handled them with kid gloves for 13 yrs. I've called when I could soften my voice, remain calm, and have resorted to practically begging them to take notice of me.
The method of how people are chosen is 100% the choice of the staff at Obesity Network. The number of surgeries is not their choice, however the people they operate on is.
When frustration and desperation sits in, I felt that this was a warm, safe place to fall. I've never judged one single soul on here in my time, and take offense to how you described me without even knowing me or my story based on how you read a post in a forum. I knew this message may not be well-received, but I didn't think my character and personality would be attacked.
Walk a day in my shoes NSBlue... before you pass judgment on me and presume things about my situation or how I've dealt with the staff at the Obesity Network.
It's rather presumptuous of you to think any dealings that I've had with the Obesity Network have been hot-tempered, exasperated, complaining, ignorant and impatient. So I take offense to that. My message on this forum was not attacking any one person or any patient, but the Obesity Network as it's own entity. Too bad you didn't do the same.
This will be my last open post voicing my concerns with how surgeries are scheduled with the Obesity Network. People who have not had similar experiences do not understand, and are willing to put blinders on and keep thinking everything is wonderful and the Obesity Network is doing all it can do.
Coreena, or anyone else, feel free to message me privately on Facebook or on here, and I'll contribute to the noise making for the people that actually show compassion and empathize or live with similar neglect.
Chris -- you're adorable! I'd honestly hate for you to be a boat-rocker when you're so close to having your surgery. Stay quiet on the sidelines until you get what you want, would be my advice = )
I am available most evenings and weekends!
Shannon