I am so excited!!! I have my consult on Tuesday!! The ball is rolling now finally! I gave up on Dr. Tin as no one here has heard of him. I am very excited to meet Dr. Coburn and his team. Katherine said that he can give me my surgery date right there..... so exciting!!

I cannot wait to become an active part of the boards and get my ticker going... you all seem so supportive and helpful. My name is Jackie, I am 28 (about to be 29) and live in Mississauga!

Does anyone have any advice or tips for the consult? Should I bring anything in particular? I have already emailed my questionaire so any extra info is appreciated!:clap2:

Hi Caramia,

I do not think the surgery is covered in any way by OHIP and I have not contacted Sunlife (Insurance provider). I plan to ask about that in my consult. I expect in the end this will cost me $16,000. I had wanted a new car but this I think is the better choice

Hi Jacklyn,

Yea I called the office myself and spoke to someone there. 16000.00 when you are a single mom on ODSP is quite a stretch. I am however working on finding a way to raise the funds.

Peaches,

I know that you can put on income tax but unfortunately have to come up with the funds first :0(. Apparently, a proposal for OHIP coverage was presented but turned down. I tell you the government bitches and complains that obesity is the newest epidemic but wont assist in erradicating it.