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Bariatric Surgery/Expert Profile
Expertise
I will help anyone with general questions about roux en y gastric bypass specifically and my own personal experiences. I am specificially looking to help other Ontarians with learning about the process and qualifying for surgery through OHIP. I can answer general questions about the complications, lifestyle and requirements of roux en y surgery. I am not an expert in all forms of bariatric surgery so if you are inquiring about such things as Lapband, Duodenal Switch, I can only answer general questions about them. I had roux en y laproscopic surgery.
Experience in the area
I had my surgery in 2006, am very active in the WLS community and run a local support group. I am a researcher as well and enjoy sharing what I learn with others.
Organizations
Local WLS support Group.
Publications
http://home.cogeco.ca/~diminishingdawn obesityhelp Ontario forum
Education/Credentials
None. University Educated but not in Bariatrics!
What do you like about this subject?
It is my life and lifestyle.
Average Ratings
Recent Reviews from Users
K = Knowledgeability C = Clarity of Response P = Politeness| User | Date | K | C | P | Comments |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jen Morrill | 02/01/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Jen Morrill | 02/01/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | |
| Jennifer | 01/19/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you so much for your answer ..... |
| Jennifer | 01/19/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for answering my questions again ..... |
| Jennifer | 01/19/12 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thank you for your lengthy and swift ..... |
Recent Answers from Diminishing Dawn
2012-02-01 Lab work?:
This is vitaladys lab list. She's considered an expert on obesityhelp -- great site http://www.gblcreations.com/Resources/Gina/ProgramDRNY_ERNY_BPDDS3-2010.pdf Hope it helps. Anemia is very
2012-01-19 OHIP qualification & referal:
Dr glazer is an internist. He is the doctor who most goes over your case history. He would follow you on the floor After surgery, is in charge of medications etc. He is a doctor of Internal Medicine
2012-01-18 OHIP qualification & referal:
Hello Jennifer You definitely have extenuating circumstances which would make you possibly go through more hoops with the bariatric centres. They will definitely want those clearances that you mentioned
2011-12-17 Leak Test:
Hi there Surgeons do a standard leak test when inside you but seem to do the second one sometimes - perhaps if there are problems or a fever etc. It is much longer than a 4 month wait. It's more
2011-08-18 question please:
We meet at the Hospice near Jefferson and Tecumseh the first Tuesday of every month from 7 to 9 pm. No they are not held at the clinic. We are actually older than the clinic itself. We run it ourselves
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