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That would be a question to discuss with your Dr. I live and work in healthcare in BC. and have also worked in Sask and Alberta. I have never experienced Canadians being turned away for healthcare. Now if you have a band that required fills that is another story. But if you need antibiotics for an infection or a test to check on symptoms of a problem I can't see that as a problem.

Hi, I'm from Kamloops. Having my surgery May 15. I have 92 lbs to lose. My motivation is to be more mobile. We love to hike, kayak etc. Beautiful British Columbia as you know is a big playground in your backyard. Originally from Sask, I just love it out here. But hiking with a backpack and carrying extra weight too is just too hard. My husband had to help me up the hill last weekend. So.... this is to my health and life of adventures. One of my nurses had this surgery 3 years ago and has kept the weight off. She can't say enough positive about her experience. I will post my journey to share with others.

I would love to hear the progress from the 2014 surgeries. Those of us waiting in the wings are nervous, excited and can't learn enough.

Thanks for the update. This is encouraging.

Hi, I am scheduled for surgery May 15th. Can anyone tell me what you did for your pre-op diet? I haven't received anything yet from the dietician so I'm having 3 meals a day with protein, veggies, 2 fruit and 20 grams of carbs max. Starting back on the elliptical and going for our weekend hikes. One of my nurses had this surgery 3 years ago and she has kept her 60 pounds off. She only gained 8 back. She doesn't exercise. Her advise to me was to do as they say with the diet until you lose all your weight. Otherwise you will struggle to lose it all. She has 40 pounds to go. I have a total of 97 pounds to lose. I can't believe it! It is amazing how it creeps up on you. Years of yo yo dieting hasn't helped the issue either. I am from British Columbia. Anyone else going around this date? Would love to connect with someone for support. I'm having plication.