Hi to all,

Just want to let you know that we have a new surgeon in Bathurst, N.B. who does lapband, sleeves and lapband re-route. I met him a couple of weeks ago and my specialist for diabetes and some nurses I know praise his performance. I don't have my date yet. He said as soon as he could get an op-room, I'll have to follow an 2 weeks SlimFast diet and then I would have the surgery.

Clempier:biggrin:

Just finishing up day two of my Pre-Op Boost diet. So far so good!!! The Count down has begun!!!:sifone:

hello sweetshe,,,,,well good for youu,, i know how u feel i waz there just three weeks ago,,,,,good luck,,,i found after the third day of boost it was a breeze,,,,,i didnt mind it at all,,but now i cant stand the look of the damm stuff,,lol ok keep me posted,,,xo

Not been having a problem with the Boost at all. Making sure I am drinking a lot of water to keep me full. Couldn't go out for dinner for my birthday as I don't think the local Bistro carries Boost but not a problem.

Hi all. My referral is being sent by my family doctor this morning. Can someone give me an indication of the current wait time?

I have my date!!! Feb. 17th. Woohoo!!!:thumbup:

How long did you wait from the time your referral was sent in?

Hi,

Just to let you know that they receive my referral in march 2009 . And When I called last week they said they were in referall of November 2008. So Im far away...dont give up!

Thank you so much for replying, Mirielle. Je l'apprécie!

I have been on the list since 2004. Seriously. Started on the list for a doctor in moncton, secretary told me there was an 6-8 year wait for moncton doctor. They transferred me to Dr Savoie a couple years back so it would go faster. I saw him for the first time mid-december. My next session is mid-march.

I have been "practicing" the boost thing, been on it for 3 days now and i am so so so surprised that i am NOT hungry! The hard part of it i find is trying to feed the family while on boost. But I have to change my eating habits, we all have to start somewhere.

Wow, Rosie Sue, that's a long time to wait. I've also bought Boost out of curiousity, I guess.

I can't wait that long. If the sale of my house goes through, we're using the profit to get it done in Toronto.

I am a November 2008 referral but previously had been waiting since 2002. When they called to see if I wanted to switch doctors I had a call within two months. I have my surgery next Wednesday. :thumbdown:

How lucky Sweets!!! Now you will have to update us and let us know how it's going! And how are you making out on boost? I see by your ticker that you lost a good bit of weight already, how did you manage that, can I ask? Plus, almost 2 years from the first time you saw Dr Savoie till surgery? Did you have to lose weight before he operated you? Sorry for all the questions, but I am SO impatient! I can't wait to get it done!!:thumbdown:

Thank you and no problem ask away. Many on here have been wonderful and supportive and have helped make this journey a positive experience. As for the weight I have been up and down for years but I finally seemed to start losing last spring. I made some major lifestyle changes and began using the T-Zone at our local gym. I also started to use diabetic boost to prepare and replace meals I often skipped. My fingers are crossed that this journey continues because for once in my life I am excited to get on the scales. Family, friends and co-workers have been extremely supportive. I have been creative with my boost by adding water and ice in a blender and drinking plenty of water through out the day. I have fallen in love with my recliner I purchased for my surgery to be able to sleep upright for a few days. Added high definition on my TV just in time for surgery and the Olympics. The opening ceremonies were amazing!!! :smile:

So I'm gathering that it's about a 2-year wait. I can tell you that I am not going to wait that long. Provided we sell our house this spring, I'll be using the profit to have it done in Toronto. I had a phone consulation with Niki from Slimband. It's $16000, or $3000 down and payments of $350 a month for 4 years. The doctor there has done more lap band procedures than all docs combined in Canada. The saline fills can be done by your family doctor, if they are willing, or by other local doctors. My family doctor mentioned someone in F'ton and Slimband said they had someone in Sackville who does the fill. So, you only have to go to Toronto for the procedure. They also have a big support team that you have access to for life.

I had a referral to Dr. Savoie in December 2008 and am still waiting for my first consultation appointment. When I talked to his receptionist in the first of January she said it would probably be in April before I got an appointment. It was a bit discouraging but I'm going to the gym and watching what I eat. Trying to change my lifestyle now instead of later. I'm very anxious to see what he has to say! Does any one have a current wait time for surgeries with him?

it makes sense because when I called they said they were in November 2008.

From what I heard, after you meet him you have to wait like 1 year before they schedualed the operation date!

Im thinking about going to Montreal to do it...Even Toronto!

We will see. My BMI isnt that high but high enough to hate myself!