Starting the journey
I am new to this site. I have been reading several posts for the last week, and am very encouraged. I have an appointment with my GP on May 14/15.
He suggested Bariatric Surgery to me a few years ago, and I declined. Since learning about VSG, I feel this might be the right course for me.
Wish me luck with my GP appointment!
I reacted the same way when my doctor mentioned surgery and then a couple of years later it's done and I only wish I had done it sooner! Good luck in your journey! Kim
Dr Referral Jan/14, Guelph Orientation Feb 27/14, Nurse, Nut, SW app't Mar 14 & June 16/14, Nut, SW Aug 26/14, Internist Dr. Agarwal app't Sept 15/14, Surgeon App't Dr. Bhojani Dec 11/14, Start 3 weeks Opti Jan 6/15, Surgery Jan 27/15. Eating to live...Not living to eat!
Welcome to the site, you'll find lots of support and good information here!
Normally, the surgery that is done is RNY. VSG is possible, but will need a medical requirement. You can discuss this with your surgeon when you meet him/her.
Not trying to sound negative, but I'm glad that you declined when you did. This journey isn't for those who aren't ready for it. It sounds like at that point you weren't, but now you are. I was the same way. But if I had gone into this journey with not being ready, I would surly have failed.
Keep researching and learning and you'll make it through without any problems.
Cathy
A specialist brought up bariatric surgery a number of years ago but restrictions at that time kept me from doing it. I was waiting in the wings until those restrictions were lifted and then I talked to my GP about it and moved forward with the process. One of the best things I ever did for myself... seriously!
Wishing you luck on your journey and welcome to the forums!
OTTAWA -- 2011 - Contemplated WLS Feb. 15, 2013 - GP Feb. 20 - lung functioning Feb. 22 - blood work Feb. 27 - Referral April 19 - orientation, bloodwork July 10 - nurse July 23 - rheumatologist (VSG) Sept. 12 - Behaviourist & Dietician Oct. 23 - Echocardiogram Nov. 6 - Pre-surgery Class Nov. 12 - Surgeon Jan 13, 2014 - Optifast (3 wks) Jan. 27 - PATTS Feb. 3, 2014 - Surgery (VSG)
HEIGHT: 5'5" HW 303 Pre-Opti 297 SW 271 GW 170 CW 200 (Feb. 8, 2018 - damn the regain!) VSG with Dr. Yelle
Welcome to ObesityHelp! We are glad that you have joined our OH community.
As you check out OH, you'll see many features and tools that are created for our members as you embark on your WLS journey. OH is a great place for support, research and tools to assist you with your journey. Here are a few suggestions:
About Obesity
About Weight Loss Surgery
Medical Necessity
Post-op Planner
BMI Calculator
Health Tracker
We also have a great HELP SECTION with tutorials to assist you with navigating our site. If you need our assistance, you can reach us at [email protected]
You didn't mention what surgery type you are researching and or having. May we suggest you post on the forum for your surgery type to reach out to those that are having the same surgery as you.
Duodenal Switch Forum (DS)
LAP-BAND Forum
Roux-en-Y Gastric Bypass Surgery Forum (RNY)
Vertical Sleeve Gastrectomy Forum (VSG)
We look forward to your updates
Regards,
Member Services
I do have questions. Not sure where the Help Menu is.
How do I add a photo? Everytime I try to add an Avatar, and upload a photo it tells me it does not fit. I have the same photos on Facebook, so I assumed they would be fine.
How do I add my appointment "history" to the bottom of my posts? Do I add them to my signature?
I do not get to choose the type of surgery, since my provincial health care plan pays for it.
Thanks!
SmallPlates
HW: 281 ~ Referral May 14 W 268 BMI 43
Bloodwork June 3 
Orientation GGH June 4. 
NP June 15 W 264 
RD/SW July 7 
Sleep Study KW Aug 4 
Trio Aug 17 
Cracving Change Sept Sept 10, 17. 24 
Trio Oct 19 
