Im new to this sight. I live in Alberta and am part of a amazing program called Weight Wise. I was just approved for the Sleeve last week however I have decided to wait until next spring/ summer for surgery (its better for my job). In our program we have 10 classes to complete about various topics (ie health, healthy food choices, and stress managment) . Each of us have a team that consist of a Dr, nurse, physcologist, and diatitian who we see aproximately once a month. When they feel you are ready and have made appropriate life style changes you are then sent to the surgeon and approved for surgery. The entire process is about 8 months to a year. It seems like a long time, at least it did to me but it has gone by fast and I can honestly say I have learned so much about myself and my health it is unbelievable. I have been dieting since I was 10 and I thought I knew all the ins and outs on health and wellness but through this process I have come to realize I had so much to learn about the mental part of obesity. I knew how to eat healthy; I think most of us do, its how to apply that into our everyday life. I have a ways to go until my surgery however, I am so excited to be on this journey !!

Congratulations on your decision and insights.... Welcome.