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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
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| kim | 10/03/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you very much for answering my ..... |
| Eva | 06/14/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | This answer makes absolute sense to me ..... |
| Sue | 06/02/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Thanks so much for all the info ..... |
| patricia | 04/10/09 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | thank you for your response. Pat |
| Mary | 12/12/08 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 10 | Great reply, very informative. Thanks. |
Recent Answers from Diminishing Dawn
2009-10-03 gastric bypass ohip approval:
Whether you have diabetes under control or not, you still have diabetes. That is still a significant comorbidity. Your cholesterol and high blood pressure are also good comorbidities to have for surgery
2009-09-07 Gastric Sleeve Surgery:
I am not a surgeon. That's who you should be talking to directly. I cannot give you medical advice. I would suggest going to your primary physician. Most people find there is a learning curve and you
2009-09-06 OHIP Coverage:
Would you want to get surgery in Canada or in the States? If you want to have it in Canada, it is a simple matter of getting your doctor to make a referral to one of the Ontario Providers: Ontario
2009-08-04 Am I a candidate do you think??:
Ontario makes it really easy. You have one of two choices. Your doctor makes a referral to a surgery facility in Ontario. * St. Joseph’s HealthCare Hamilton provide 450 surgeries a year
2009-08-03 Am I a candidate do you think??:
Hi there It depends what province you are in as you did not say. Some have health coverage for gastric bypass, other provinces do not. By BMI standards, your actual BMI is not that high but it
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