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Orientation Today - So I went for my orientation.  Boy it was a looong three hours.  There was a guy snoring beside me and then talking on his cell phone.  The funny thing was that he wasn't even p...

Not Fat Enough? - I go for my orientation on Monday and I'm worried they're going to tell me I'm not fat enough for surgery.  I'm borderline 40 BMI.  I don't really have any other health issues b...

What Comes After Orientation? - I have my orientation on Monday at HRRH.  Just wondering what happens next?  Do they book more appointments with you there or do they call later?  How much later?  I am so excit...

Orientation Questionnaire - I'm sitting here filling in the questionnaire for my orientation next week.  Holy cow there are a lot of questions!  I'm paranoid that I'll put down something that will make the...

What do You Tell People About Surgery? - I'm hoping to have a revision done this year.  When I had a VBG done in 2001 I told everyone that I was having Gallbladder surgery.  Part of me thought it was no ones business a...

VBG to VSG? - I had a VBG in 2001.  Did good for several years except for vomiting when I don't chew enough.  I lost about 75lbs.  I have since regained all the weight plus more.  Very upsett...

Surgery outside Canada - Just wondering if anyone has had surgery outside of Canada?  I am super impatient and don't think I can wait a year or two for surgery. I have put on a ton of weight this past y...

Couple of surgery questions - Just wondering which surgery most of you have had. I'm reading pros and cons for both gastric bypass and gastric sleeve. Also wondering how long I can expect to take off work due ...

Step One, Complete - Just got a call from my doctor's office that the Bariatric Registry has received my application and I have been assigned to Humber.  What comes next and how quickly?  I'm worrie...

Bariatric Registry Question - I went to the doctor on December 21st for a referral to the registry.  I read on the Ontario Bariatric Registry website that it takes three to six months for an initial contact ...

Ontario Bariatric Registry - I didn't know where to post this as I can't figure out how to access an Ontario Forum.  I went to the doctor on December 21st for a referral to the registry.  I read on the Onta...

Surgery Redo? - I'm hoping someone here can answer a few questions for me.  I had a Gastroplasty (VBG) in 2001. I have since gained all the weight back plus a little more.  Very depressing.  I ...

Optifast - I had a Gastroplasty in 2001 and lost about 75 ponds.  Over the years I have gained some weight and lost some.  I am now back to my pre surgery weight.  Very depressing.  I'm th...