Post Bariatric Skin Removal Surgeon? Manitoba, Winnipeg

Feb 17, 2016

Hello,

 

I am a Winnipeg resident that had two bariatric surgeries, the¥ were in Montreal as I was too heavy for Manitoba. As a result I did not go through the program here. Does anyone know a surgeon here in Winnipeg that does post weight loss skin removal , that is covered by Manitoba Health ?

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a few days post op....feeling better

Mar 28, 2013

Well I had the surgery.   What a ride that was.  Between the pain and the nausea and the painkillers, I was pretty wacked out for a few days.  And I was hungry! But now I am starting to feel better.  Still in pain but it's better and the painkillers help.  Also, now that I am starting to figure out this eating part , that helps too.  It's amazing how out of whack your brain gets with no food ! Feeling good though, but missing home.  I miss my cat and my family.  Look forward to going home on the weekend !

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New life....to be continued

Mar 23, 2013

So the day before surgery I am up at 5 am.  Can't sleep, to nervous anxious.  The surgery is at 8 am , I have to be there at 6 am. So I'll need to be up this time tomorrow.  Funny thing is I probably won't be able to wake up tomorrow but here I am at 5 am today ! Stomach is a little upset, but maybe that's because I continued the food funeral yesterday.  Saying goodbye to all my favourite but unhealthy foods.  I do have however one Cadbury egg though, that I plan to eat tonight with vigour. Lol.  I look forward to my continuing journey but with healthier food choices, and the help of the VSG to lose weight.  I guess I can't wait to start my new life !

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Arrived in Montreal , 2 sleeps til surgery !

Mar 23, 2013

After a late plane, we've arrived in Montreal.  Found the hospital and our hotel.  Had a last blowout dinner, and glass of wine.   Now only 2 sleeps til the surgery.  Getting so excited !

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11 days till surgery !

Mar 14, 2013

So surgery is March 25th.  I'm excited but nervous !  The countdown begins !

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Approved - Surgery date March 25th !

Mar 01, 2013

Finally after battling with MB health, and almost having to file an appeal ( which was a work in progress) my surgery has been approved in full ! My surgery date is March 25th/2013 for a VSG.  I'm happy and nervous, but glad this is all going through.  Now it's time to book a flight, hotel, car, etc.

Wish me luck !

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RED TAPE etc.

Feb 06, 2013

Well, I've been approved by Manitoba Health for the surgery except for them wanting me to pay $8000 in physicians costs. Needless to say I am appealing this decision in writing.  It was faxed in and dropped off yesterday, now I wait again.  After writing a heart wrenching letter ( or at least heart wrenching for me to write ) it was suggested to me that I should include a picture of myself in my underwear in the appeal to prove my point. Needless to say, this was not a suggestion I appreciated.  It's hard enough to live with being obese but to be told by someone else that a picture of you in your underwear would prove a point, well that's a hard pill to swallow.  It's hard enough to keep up your confidence, but that would have been a confidence killer.  I really was quite angry about this suggestion.

But I will carry on, waiting for a response to my appeal and looking for hotels near the hospital just in case !

 

 

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MAYBE NOT APPROVED ????

Nov 09, 2012

So apparently the letter from MB health was not what it was all cracked up to be.   The surgeon now says he has to write to MB health regarding the costs etc.  So a bit of a road bump. Hopefully not a wreck.

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Approved !!!!

Nov 08, 2012

Received my letter from Manitoba health today, they have approved me for surgery in Montreal !  Im over the moon right now.  Now it's just a matter of getting the rest of the tests and a surgery date !

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Waiting for doctors and Manitoba Health

Oct 11, 2012

So, I've had the consultation and received the letter from the surgeon who wants to do my surgery.  Brought it to my doctor and he's done most of the tests, but I have to wait to see a cardiologist and have a gastrocopy, but I see the gastro doctor on November 5th.  Considering the letter from the surgeon says he would like to do surgery late fall, early winter I am hopeful that I can have all the tests done ASAP.  Most importantly I'd like to have a letter from Manitoba health saying they've approved the surgery.  I am hopeful and looking forward to some progress.   Just went back to work after being off on disability for another reason, and had gained weight while I was gone.  Thankfully no one commented, at least to my face about my weight gain.

So as far as I know the letters have all been sent, and now I just wait..........
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