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I have to say this was a great way to start my evening at home....after a crappy work day, I sat here laughing.

So excited for you. My only prep for surgery is nothing to eat PR drink 12 hours before. I have list 69 pounds on my own, plus 16 before starting the program. Oh how I wish that phone would ring early for me! Can't wait to hear about your adventures. Best of luck.

You judt made everything I have been working for so much easier. Seeing what you wrote and seeing how much your life has changed gives me more strength over the next 30 days to keep going. Its so easy to quit....your proof that hard work continues to pay off!

Congratulations..huge change for you. Way to go, what a great feeling to know you can vacation and still lose those dang pounds. Keep up the great work!

I'm 42, about 18 months into a new marraige with 4 children...life is just about to start for me. I can't wait for my sleeve...I am going to ROCK that thing and be the best me I can be!

I have been having many restless nights since I got my surgery date. But last night I awoke at 2am and my throat was tight and felt like it was scratchy inside. Good lord..what is happening to my throat? So...my dream was about having surgery cancelled while under anesthetic. Is there actually any reason that you would not be a candidate after you had passed all the pre-op tests? I mean they get inside and decide nope no sleeve for her? It was crazy..like something had been shoved down my throat. Never experienced this before. I have already had my pre admission clinic at the hospital and I passed everything. I just don't know why I am so nervous all of a sudden. Rhonda

I was 185 this morning and still 31 days pre-op...also bought some more clothes today (second hand)..a size 12. Wowsers!

Question of the day...I am looking forward to joining a womans soccer team.

Hi, Welcome to our little group...I am having sleeve on the 14 of Aug....we can be sleevers together you have that long of a pre op diet?? I thought 3 weeks was the longest. I wish you luck and there is many others who have gone to MX as well...you will be in good hands from all that I have read

Well, since you asked....I went to buy some summer clothes today and I managed a size 12...can you believe it. I have gone from a 24-12 on my own before WLS. I have worked hard but never imagined a size 12 in a million years. So I could not leave the store without the purchase. Thanks my NSV and I thank you for letting me share. Congrats on your NSV.

I honestly am not sure what would exclude you. I know that they do have a BMI requirement to start. and that they give you obesity staging number. check for comorbidities (diabetes, high BP, etc,) What is your current weight? The weight time has come down, however you still have a few appointments over the course of a few months before referral for surgery. ( you see dietician, nurse, physcologist, physciatriast, OT) and they normally see you a few times before they give the OK for the Dr to refer you to the surgeon. The Dr at the clinic is wonderful, I had a great experience with her. Actually to be honest all the staff at the clinic have been 100%. I have not one complaint. They all treat you well and are all there to help you work towards your goal. Some people still take longer to get to the surgery point, and others seem to go faster....maybe its the committment to following the direction of all the people on your team. It was worth all the work and the wait for me. I could not afford to do it any other way. If waiting up to 18 months, which I have heard is not for you, then self pay would be the other option. I think the facilatators of the classes are not going to be PRO for having it outside the country, for one they would be worried about your after care, and if your are really ready to make life changes necessary to be successful. I can't wait to hear what you decide. Take care Rhonda

Glad to see the success that you are having. I am guessing there are many people who do self pay because of the wait times here in Canada as a whole. I know that the weight wise clinic wait times have got considerably shorter over the last 5 years. I still wish it was faster however I think that for me it was fairly quick. Referral went in Nov, first appointment in March and surgery in Aug. I would of done self pay, but I really could not afford it right now. I was actually looking into the lap band but since coming to the forums I would never go that way now. I am glad I did some homework and came out with the sleeve as my option. Can you use some of the fees on your taxes as medical expenses? That would help out some. I am sure others are interested in knowing. I heard that you can write off all appointments and module (classes) as well. not sure if its true or not, expenses such as fuel and KLMs, as well as a meal if its over a certain amount of time. Anyone know if this is true or not?

Hi everyone, I am also an August sleever...Aug 14 for me. My surgery is being completed by Dr DeGara at the Royal Alex Hospital in Edmonton Alberta Canada. So looking forward to chatting with all of you and gaining from your experiences. Can't wait to be sitting on the losers bench. Rhonda

likedemapples, I thought I did reply last night but I dont see it here. I quit weight wise because I went through a seperation and having 4 kids and a job that had crazy hours it was almost impossible to keep my appointments without missing work. Missing work ment I could not pay my bills and added stress that I just did not want to deal with. I am actually glad that I left because this time when I went I was sooooo ready to make the change in my life and it was evident. I weighed less than when I left the program and I have been on a steady decline for months. The clinic knew I was motivated and really ready. I am so excited to be on my way to the sleeve. Like I said, be ready and have those classes done and also keep journalling all your INTAKE and count those steps....you will drastically reduce wait times over those who did not go prepared I use an app for journalling because I HATE it..but it has been a great tool that has kept me on track. Cant wait to chat with you more!

Hi mkardh, So nice of you to join us...Wow, sleeved in Mexico...I was thinking that would be ok now that I have educated myself on it. A vacation and sleeve all in one Please tell us about your journey and how things have been going so we get an idea what to expect and also what you have found easy and or difficult if you dont mind sharing. Rhonda

So happy for you...best of luck and remember to hold us a spot on that losers bench!

It's a bit of a journey, however I have had great results on my own with weight wise. I am getting so excited for my sleeve . Make sure you start the community modules right away and start to journal your food, and a pedometer to count steps. This will give you a blazing start when you attend first appointment at weight wise. Any questions, please ask, this is my second time...first go around I quit before ever getting to discuss surgery. Rhonda

Awesome, Keep up that great work...I can't believe you are already online and its only been a few hours.

Nice to meet you..hoping we can talk more about the journey we are both embarking on and be there for one another to discuss how things are going. I am sure there will be many ups and downs before we get to the end. I hope to be on that losers bench and be the BIGGEST LOSER i can be. Best of luck to you Rhonda

I bet its going to be fantastic..was there a long wait to have the procedure done there? What kind of starting weight are you heading in with? I have managed to lose a lot on my own over the last year or two..started at 270-now I am 187. I can't wait for the sleeve to help finish the losing and then maintaining. It is a long process while waiting here in the WWprogram but I have had great support and awesome care, and the modules and classes have been very helpful.

Awesome...I am in Stony Plain. I am having my sleeve here in Edmonton. Getting so excited and nervous. Your going to Mexico...OMG. I never really thought of going somewhere else to have it done. It would be nice that you could go get surgery and have a bit of a vacation at the same time. How many days do you have to stay there for?