Tracy C.

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  I can't believe that time has flown by so fast. It has been an incredible journey so far. I am now 9mths post-op, am at my goal weight, wearing a size 8 jean. I have never been this light (143lbs) in my adult life that I can remember. I have had zero complications and am back to eating most things now. I try to keep it high protein, low carb, but sometimes you just gotta have a cookie!!lol! But now its just occasionally. I am now on no medication for anything. My high blood pressure is a thing of the past as is my diabetes. Both are completely normal now. That is more than I hoped for. I would recommend this surgery to anyone. It is hard work thought and I know that it is a lifestyle change. I do need to step up the exercise. The loose skin is not  a great thing either. Oh well, It is a trade-off!!! I love my life and am very glad I was given this opportunity. I just wish it would have been an option to me loads earlier in my life. Thank all the OH people who have answered all my dumb questions, and not so dumb questions lol!! Take care!!

  Well I finally got into the clinic and I start pre-op classes on Jan 20th. The nurse I spoke to said the the surgery date would be sometime in Late march early april. Thats not really that much time to wait. I am so excited I could almost burst. My husband on my way home from my appointment let me know that he was not to thrilled about me having surgery. He is a person who is queesy about stuff like that. I think he feels since its elective that its not the same as if I needed my tonsils out or something. I still don't think he has any idea how important it is for me. My mom died of Diabetes related problems at 52 yrs old and my dad has had a leg removed from diabetes. Now I have it and can't quite get a handle on it. We are going to have a heart to heart about it, when I can find a moment that I don't mind having a crying jag cause when I talk about my mom I get upset. My mom raised me alone and it was hard for her, she was one of my best friends and even though its been 6yrs I still miss her everyday. I don't think he really understand diabetes and the risk for me. I have never been thin my whole life except a few times. If I can get the weight off the diabetes should go away my doctors think. So Its not a vanity thing. Well maybe a little, but a life thing. My friend had surgery 3wks ago and is doing great, This has helped him not feel so worried. She has not had any issues so far. Thank god.
  Here's to a New year and a new me!

  Well finally heard back from the ottawa civic hospital on thursday. I have an appointment for a surgical assessment at the open house on the 20th of November. I am so excited I can hardly wait. I hope it goes quickly from here on out since I have been waiting for ages. I am hoping to have surgery in Ottawa too. I am anxious to get this under way. At least at this point I will be able to enjoy christmas and in the new year, a new me!!! Hoooraayyy! I will keep you posted.

  I am starting to feel desperate, I haven't heard anything from the Dr office in Ottawa since the middle of summer. The note said due to high volumes of patients that I would not be getting an appointment till fall. Well its September now and still no word. I have type 2 diabetes and have been seeing a dietician for a few months now and have lost about 15lbs from walking and watching what I eat. My greatest fear is that I won't be heavy enough to be considered a candidate for surgery. Imagine thinking that I am not heavy enough! Ha! If you knew me you would know that I have been battling my weight since I was about 11yrs of age. I have been skinny a few times over my life but never for long. I am a great weight loser but cannot keep it off no matter what I do.
  My mom died 6yrs ago from diabetes complications and I don't want that to be me.But I can feel myself spiraling downward in that direction no matter what I do. I
  My best freind  is going for the surgery as well she has a date in November. I was the one who had been talking about it for years, now I wish I would have done it years ago. I am happy for her and know that for me its just a matter of time before its my turn. But it feels like the day will never get here. I am also a Canadian so in order to get it done sooner that Later I have to do the whole apply for out of Country ohip coverage, and that takes time. The good thing about that is, that when they approve you the approval is only good for 9mths so you know they will do it quickly.
  Well I feel a little better for venting. Well tommorow is another day, maybe I will here from them!
  Tracy

     I am just getting started on the road to WLS. I am still waiting for an appointment to see a Dr in ottawa ON Canada. Then hopefully get okayed through ohip to have my surgery done in the US. It feels like I have been waiting forever. I have been seeing a dietician for around a month, and have lost about 8lbs so far. Although I am scared that if I keep losing  then they will not approve me for surgery. I can lose weight but I cannot keep it off and I have been overweight since puberty. Since I am 38 thats alot of my life spent going up and down. My best friend is having surgery in November and I am proud of her and wish her all the best, it will be good for us to be able to help each other through it.