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Hockeymom73
on 7/31/12 10:56 pm

RNY on 11/21/12

Topic: RE: How did you choose your doctor?

Don't know about Gatineau, but Ottawa as it is in Ontario is not self pay. You must get a referral from your doctor and be referred to the Central registry for Ontario.

Not sure Ottawa would be an option.

HW: 400.5 CW: 251.0 GW: 199

sassy79
on 7/31/12 10:15 am - jonquiere, Canada

Topic: RE: Any fellow CF members out there that had WLS? I'm full of questions in regards to the process

Hi, hope u are doing well, i am a CF member, and they (the CF) are paying for my VSG surgery, so if u tried everything go ask your DR. i am getting the surgery in Quebec in a little less than 2 months,i also know of another guy that got the lapband paid if u have anymore question feel free !!

melting-butta
on 7/31/12 2:13 am - laval, Canada

Topic: RE: How did you choose your doctor?

Follow your instincts. Trust yourself. Go with the surgeon you feel comfortable with.

melting-butta
on 7/31/12 2:10 am - laval, Canada

Topic: RE: Age at surgery?

Personally, to me age is just a number. Weight loss and surgery are tough no matter what age. I had the surgery at 37. I couldn't imagine having it in my 20s. I would have never been this disciplined. An advantage you have, is your wisdom and experience. You know who you are and what you want.

SleeplessinAbitibi
on 7/31/12 1:50 am - Canada

VSG on 10/23/12

Topic: Age at surgery?

I am 50 years old...or young...depending on the day. From reading this forum and seeing the pictures....50 seems to be a tad older than the average here. How many of you had this surgery at my age? Is it harder on older people...not that I feel 50 is old age but you know what I mean...What's the concensus on this one?

SleeplessinAbitibi
on 7/30/12 11:05 pm - Canada

VSG on 10/23/12

Topic: How did you choose your doctor?

Hi all...I have posted on here before, got all set to book appointement for surgery then chickened out! Sigh....now I am back on signing up for this. Lots of soul searching yaddy yaddy yadda...anyway, I am in Northern Quebec. I can go to either Montreal (was all set to phone Dr. Christou's office) or Gatineau or Ottawa. I am paying so I can basically go wherever for the surgery, I'll be in a hotel somewhere! How do you chose where to go? I was reading a lot about Dr. Christou who seems to be THE guy in Montreal but the comments on "rate your doc" site for the past 2 years seem to be that he is rushed, not available for follow ups easily...! As stated previously I am very scared of this surgery and I need to know that I am in the best capable hands but also I need to feel that I will get help if I need it postop. I don't know what to do anymore...I never really looked into the Ottawa/Gatineau area. Anyone has any thoughts on this? Also, one of my big fear is the fact that I am in a small town and if I have any problems I only have the local hospital here...i don't know how verse they are here with bariatric procedures and possible complications..anyone else here from a small place...boonies kinda really!

Amanda J.
on 7/30/12 1:39 pm - St-Laurent, Canada

Topic: RE: needing some help pertaining to protein drinks after being sleeved

also at costco i found protein chips,barbeque flavored,they are really good with 20 grams of protein 130 calories per bag and theres 8 bags in a box for 8-9$. And im goimg to see how it goes using pur protein chocolate shakes as my breakfast tomorrow,but thank you to everyone for your input,and im the first to admit ive had some mistakes and im at a stall,but lije my dovtorsays hes happy with the loss,they look at it over 2 years,but happy i caught my errors now,and happy i have my mom starting her journey with me,it was hard with herveati g and doing anything but its all changing now,my only other problem is exercise as i cant do all that much waiting for another brain surgery,

Amanda J.
on 7/30/12 3:58 am - St-Laurent, Canada

Topic: RE: needing some help pertaining to protein drinks after being sleeved

thanks everyone,I went to Costco and bought premier protein shakes already made as wassugestid by another member,and I will try the smoothie,

Barbara_journey
on 7/29/12 10:58 pm - Canada

Topic: RE: needing some help pertaining to protein drinks after being sleeved

I didnt mind the optifast... and I think I prefere it to the Whey protein I have now.. from Costco. It's chocolate, it's not bad, but it's thick and it never tastes cold... I put COLD milk and it still doesn't taste cold! On the weekend I made a smoothy, frozen peaches, honey greek yogurt, juice and beneprotein and it was DELISH! It sat SUPER well too! I would suggest going back to basic's, used your food guide and follow the 5 week program in it. Also try to make good healthy protein choice - no carbs and be sure to choose DENSE proteins, to keep you full longer. These are purly suggestions, as I am in NO way a pro! Just what I have seen on the forum...