daizymom

Good luck! It is usually bypass but you can request the sleeve. If you're with TWh you will more than likely get it but do your research - Bypass is the gold standard of weight loss surgery. If you do end up at Toronto Western, be sure to call regularly for cancellations- it will significantly reduce your wait times. I have 2 friends still waiting for surgery- I had mine on January 9th.

I would say that's definitely the cause of your pain. You should talk to your doctor asap about it. I use Miralax every other day, and that keeps things moving. Plus, you may have heard jokes about a squatty potty- but google it and see the youtube video. I didn't buy the brand name one, but I did get a couple little folding stools that I keep in each bathroom and it really helps. Be careful.... people get tears and hemorrhoids after weight-loss surgery from being constipated.

There are a lot of factors that can affect your weight loss- including your weight prior to surgery. 46 lbs is pretty good in my opinion- have you ever lost 46 lbs in 4 months? Plus you have a tool that will help you to keep it off. Good luck!

As an fyi www.obesityhelp.com has an Ontario forum. There is a lot more info over there.

Hello, sure. I finished all my appointments at Toronto Western in September and was disappointed to not get an appointment with the surgeon until November 25th. Then to top it all off, my appointment was cancelled. For some unknown reason TWH cancelled all surgeon appointments for the last 5-6 weeks of the year. I was rescheduled to Jan 6 and had thought that it would be March or April before I have surgery. Fortunately TWH started working with Guelph to clear their backlog. I had my file transferred to Guelph, and saw Dr. Pereira-Hong on Dec 20. I'm scheduled for surgery on Jan 12, 2017. Sorry for the long update.

I'm expecting a January date but will find out on Tuesday.

I'm in Canada, so our process is a bit different and usually longer. I was referred for WLS in Feb by my family doctor, and attended the orientation on April 18th. I have now completed all the prerequisite appointments and have been cleared for surgery. Looking forward to getting a date to meet the surgeon and then to finally have my surgery date!

NOw I really want to read the thread that shall not be named. LOL

I'm Canadian too. Just going through the process now. Hope to have my surgery by February 2017. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

It seems to me that we hear less from vets. I think you guys are all busy just living your lives which is awesome. When we are in the pre-op and losing stage we need the support. I'm always glad when long term vets post. I am fortunate to have a friend who had an RNY 18 years ago and she does great. Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

@@Cervidae Wow - that's awesome- good for you!

http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.ca/2007/08/pureed-foods.html

I'm pre-op but a lot of people in my support group recommend http://theworldaccordingtoeggface.blogspot.ca/

Hope it all went well.

I'm sorry, I live in Canada so no experience at all with private health insurance but want to wish you the best on your journey.