My name is Annie i'm turning 25 years old next month and i'm from Canada, i am my self in the middle of going thought the procedures to have the operation done, however i hvae to go to the US to have it done since they have the newest technology and here in Canada there is a waiting list of many years. I agree that if someone needs or have soncerns about there weight the 1st step to take is to consult a doctor to get a referal to a specialized hospital, DO NOT WAIT FOR SOMEONE TO DO IT FOR YOU!!! YOU NEED TO STEP UP IN THIS CASE AND SAY I WILL DO WHAT I NEED TO DO TO LOOSE ALL THIS FAT!!! IF SOMEONE DOES IT FOR YOU IT WILL NEVER HAVE THE SAME END RESULT SINCE YOU WILL NOT HAVE CONTRIBUTED AS MUCH TO IT AS YOU SHOULD. I my self have to pay for everything, and i have to go months after months to the hospital in the US in Rochester NY. i have to drive 7 hrs to get there each time and i have to miss work each time. I have been lucky with my work they are verry understanding and they know that after this operation i will be able to give them a whole lot more than i am now. I'm at the step where i'm just waiting on the phone call to set a date. (i just got a date set up for July 2nd) i cant wait for this day to come it will be a beggining to a new life!!... If you need to reach me for anything i'm at ziggyziggydo@hotmail.com Thanks! Annie

Reborn that is the PERFECT way to put it!!!!!!!!

What is it costing you to have surgery in the U.S.? I heard in Mexico/South american you can have it done for $5k-8k and get it done with 2 visits but you have to stay a few weeks.

Good luck with your surgery, take care. Think happy thoughts

Congratulations and good luck! Please post and keep us up on how things progress.

Today July 1st i'm on my way to leave Canada to have my surgery. In Canada we have some medical expences covered by our goverment. as long as you follow all the steps and get enuff documentation provided to them as to why you need this done they will cover the expences. the only thing we have to pay for is the traveling (gaz) and hotel fees if you have to stay overnight. i was lucky with my work i have accum,ulated my vacations so i have a full month off payed accumulated so me being off work whont hurt the bills that still have to be payed. I live alone so i will have to stay at my parents for a while. I love the show I would have loved to air on it but i guess everything happens for a reason. It is verry inspiering. My older sister is as big as i am and she is completely against this she has not been verry supportive of it.... but i cant let one persone discourage me.. i'm not doing it for her or anyone else its for my self that i do it. I'll keep you guys posted more often ( as soon as i come back to my parents cause i dont have a computer at my place ) if you need aything i'm at ziggyziggydo@hotmail.com thanks again!!! Annie

Congratulations!!! Don't let your sister get to you. There may be some jealousy there. Take care!

Congratulations Annie on your "re-birth" what a nice way to put.....I like that. You will do great and you are in my prayers. Stay focused and positive.

Let us see your skinny pictures afterwards.

Wow - that's today! You're probably in recovery right now. Can't wait to hear how it goes! My thoughts are with you,

DK

Hi Annie,
I hope everything went well yesterday! I know recovery can be a challenge, but hang in there!!
Jenn