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Anyway, my family doctor here has been great, and wonderfully supportive, although he wasn't sure what I'd need in the way of aftercare. (Bless him - he was worried I'd be in pain on the way home and gave me a scrip for 100 Tylenol 3s. I didn't need a single pill, but I appreciated his concern)
My surgeon was able to give me a rough schedule of what was needed - barium swallow at 6 months, blood panel at the same time, again at 1 year, then annually. (Ask for a copy of your results - your doctor is your partner, not your Mom)
Your surgeon should give a diet progression program - generally more conservative than through the program here - follow it! (the better known surgeons in Mexico have done a LOT more WLSs than the surgeons here. Mine has done over 1800 sleeves)
Know ahead of time what to watch for - dehydration (common), leak (rare, but does happen), stricture, UTI (common if you're having trouble drinking). Be aware that any meds you're on may need adjustments - I was off my BP meds within a few weeks of my surgery, as was my hubby.
Make sure your family also knows what to watch for. I got a UTI - only symptoms were wooziness and not being able to string together a coherent sentence. Actually, I had a UTI AND needed off my BP med. My BP was 90/60, which, for me, combined with the UTI, made me seriously loopy. A few days of antibiotics and no BP meds and I was a new woman.
Ask anything - I'm happy to answer questions.
Kelly-Anne
Highest 303.4, Surgery 263, Current 217.8, Goal 180
I hope some of the ladies that have gone the Mexico route reply to your post.
All I can offer you is to be sure to have blood work done before surgery and then every 3-6 after surgery. Things such as iron, b12, vitamin d, protein levels, hemoglobin are important as you can easily become deficient. Start taking a multi vitamin now and if you have went through the clinic you will know that seeing a dietitian is key. Give up drinking you calories, no juices or pop.
Good Luck.
Kee.
HW:274 SW:238 CW: 150.0 1St goal: 199.8 2nd goal:174 (100 pound lost)
My Persoanl Goal: (HIgh)150 (Low)140
1st goal acheived December 27th/2010. 1 week after my 3rd month surgery anniversary.
2nd goal acheived June 4th/2011. 2 weeks after my 8th Month Surgiversary.
Gall Bladder surgery April 12,2012
You can either believe it will happen.....or believe it won't. Both are self fulfilled prophesies. For Me it has happened. My Surgery was September 21/2010
Merk:
With all due respect, if you have already researched the Mexico options, selected your surgeon, and set the date, you should know exactly what is required for after care. If your surgeon hasn't provided that information yet for what they see as being needed, that would raise a red flag in my mind.
There are a few people on OH-AB that have gone through exactly what you have including the Weight Wise denial. So, hopefully, they can give you some guidance.
Cheers!
- Xcalibur
Congratulations! It will be wonderful to have completed this part of your journey prior to the holidays.
I met with Dr. Birch earlier this week and have officially been taken off the waiting list. Seems I am too close to a normal BMI to make surgery viable. My BMI began at 43 at the WW clinic and with a lot of hard work I've brought it down to 26-ish. One good thing, though, (as I'm still very much afraid I'll put back all the extra pounds I've lost) is that I've got the referral to the plastic surgeon. Now to wait another six months... Such is life I guess. As you can imagine, I have very mixed feelings about it all.
All the very best of wishes to you, though, as you carry on your wonderful journey! I'll be thinking of you...
Hi everyone. I am from Edmonton and have decided to have my VSG done in Mexico. I have done extensive research, attended support groups, and met with people who have gone and therefore am satisfied with my decision. I am using Dr. Joya in PV Mexico, I go on Feb 2, 2013.
A little about me. I went through the weight wise program at the Royal Alex, spent a little over 1 year there and the end result was being denied for VSG due to the fact that I was doing "to well" on the program (which I think is complete BS). Anyways, the final step in my journey was meeting with my family dr to validate my decision and ensure that aftercare would be provided. He was discouraging to say the least, and was also clueless on the type of aftercare that is to be provided after surgery. My question is, has anyone here that has gone through the Mexico option received adequate after care in Edmonton or surrounding cities? If so what kind of aftercare is actually required? Also is there any other resources here or close by that I could tap in regards to follow up and aftercare?
I got the call late yesterday afternoon, there was a short notice appointment that opened up...I go in next Thursday! I can't believe this is finally happening, it feels like I've been waiting forever, even though I just started this whole process in April. Will there be anyone else in Red Deer the same day?
My daughter had VSG surgery with Dr Nohr yesterday. Her starting BMI was 50+ with significant co-morbs (which may have influenced his decision to take her case). He has been doing VSG for less than a year, so has less than 100 under his belt. However he is an excellent surgeon who is meticulous in his approach, so I had no worries at all. Her sleeve is perfectly straight with no leaks. Looks like she will go home Thursday, which is a day earlier than anticipated.
LINDA
Ht: 5'2" | HW 225, BMI 41.2 | CW 115, BMI 21.0
Whoooo congrats!! My surgery was moved from tomorrow to Thursday the 28 only two days longer. The liquid has been tough but we can do it! Good luck with everything!
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