Considering VSG, have yet to talk to doctor; hubby scared

Nanato2
on 5/31/13 12:39 am - Canada

VSG on 02/12/13

Sent you a PM.

Referral- March 2012, Letter April 19, Orientation TWH- June 6, NP - July 3, Sleep Apena test July 16, Internist and SW - July 17, Nutritional class - July 23, Dietician appt. July 30th, Psych-Social appt - Aug 20th. Follow up with doctor sleep apena Aug. 28th Surgeons appt. - Dec. 14th Dr. Jackson. Surgery date - Feb 12 2013 - VSG

RufusLynx
on 5/31/13 1:00 am - Canada

Like you, my spouse was very much against me having the surgery.... until she started coming to the support group and all the hospital meetings. She attends every one with me and has informed herself about every aspect of the life-changing surgery.

Encourage him to go with you to the various meetings and ask questions and inform himself.

I wish you well.

Referred: August 8, 2012. - Referral to HRRH Dr. Hagan Dec 20 - Surgery scheduled for April 16, 2013! Surgery completed and I`m doing fine!

reliena
on 5/31/13 1:18 am - Toronto, Canada

VSG on 05/06/14

Thank-you! That's great advice. Good luck with your journey!

reliena
on 5/31/13 6:41 am - Toronto, Canada

VSG on 05/06/14

Just scheduled an appt with my very proactive doctor's office for next Thursday :)

Nanato2
on 5/31/13 7:34 am - Canada

VSG on 02/12/13

That's great news first step in your journey to a new healthier life.

Referral- March 2012, Letter April 19, Orientation TWH- June 6, NP - July 3, Sleep Apena test July 16, Internist and SW - July 17, Nutritional class - July 23, Dietician appt. July 30th, Psych-Social appt - Aug 20th. Follow up with doctor sleep apena Aug. 28th Surgeons appt. - Dec. 14th Dr. Jackson. Surgery date - Feb 12 2013 - VSG

reliena
on 5/31/13 12:06 pm - Toronto, Canada

VSG on 05/06/14

:)

(deactivated member)
on 5/31/13 12:03 pm - Peterborough, Canada

RNY on 10/19/12

I would suggest you take your partner to the orientation with you and to the surgeons appointments that will help him understand and also let him know most spouses/partners worry about this process. I know mine did and he is a huge supporter now.

reliena
on 5/31/13 12:07 pm - Toronto, Canada

VSG on 05/06/14

That's a great idea! I talked to him more about it tonight. I think the idea blindsided him, but he will probably see the positives with more information.

Thanks for your encouragement!

PaulaToronto
on 6/2/13 7:55 am - Toronto, Canada

VSG on 12/06/11

Everyone has to wait for OHIP approval and surgery. How quick it happens depends on the various locations, pre-op testing, your availability and the surgeons's/hospital's availability. The only way faster is out of province self pay. It doesn't matter what kind of plan you have.

Use your wait time to read, read, read and mentally prepare for the surgery and the emotional and physical changes that you will undergo.

I had VSG 18 months ago and am happy with my results and the process.

Highest W 312 Referral W 252 Surgery W 237 CW 156 Height 5'6"

reliena
on 6/3/13 9:12 am - Toronto, Canada

VSG on 05/06/14

Hi Paula,

I wasn't trying to imply I was going to "line jump", just that my doctor's office is fond of hounding. I have a big history of medical treatment, and 99% of the time, you get things to happen faster by being a nuisance. I had to self-advocate all the time and be insistent to get treatment for my Crohn's. I don't know that it will work in this case, but it doesn't hurt to try!

I'm glad that you are happy with your VSG. You have had fantastic results! Good for you.

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