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Good morning,

I am writing in hopes that someone might have some information/guidence on this process from Calgary, Alberta, Canada.

I have just started taking the steps to go through the weight manangement program. This involves many courses, appointments with specialists, and hopefully surgery. They don't know how long it might take but at least a year to two years is what I have been told.

My health is not good at all due to my weight. I have tried just about EVERYTHING to do this without surgery.

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I'm in NY so I don't think I can offer much advice about your process but welcome and I hope you find all you need here. :) It's a great community. I wish you all the best.

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The waiting period here in New Hampshire is 6-9 months. They usually try and get some of your health problems a little better before surgery. My highest weight was 450 I'm now at 403 they want me down to 378 before surgery. Its hard, but it will be worth it after we have surgery.have a great day.Stacy

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In England the process is long as well. This March will be 1 year since I have started the process. I ve just had my pre op and I m waiting for my op date. Good luck

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Have you started the process yet? My referral was sent to medicine hat and I've waited almost a year and still haven't been contacted by anyone so it's been sent to calgary now.

How soon after they received your referral did you start the process?

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Hi,

i am going through the program. Reach out to the clinic if you haven't heard from them in a week. From there you will be require to do three short courses either online or in person. Once that is complete and you decide to commit to the program you will start to meet with the nurse, dietician, and psychologist. It took 6-8 months at least to meet the surgeon. Then I had to do a barium swallow and a endoscope to ensure there were not concerns. Now due a restriction in surgical hrs, I've been switched to a different surgeon and he has a different take. But I'm now only about 3 months from my surgery date. Hope that helps. Message me if you have any questions

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