I am 10 days post sleeve and am having a great recovery so far.  What I like about the sleeve is that it keeps your stomach intact. Narrower but intact. Meaning if I needed a scope in the future, it can be done. Less malabsorption issues, too. No problems swallowing pills either. I have 100 lbs to lose and it seemed like the least invasive option to me. I think it boasts a 70-80% EWL in the first year.

Also, i was in on a Wed, out Fri at noon.  These were my reasons for doing it. Good luck with making your decision. You may also want to pose your question on the main VSG board on OH, might get a fair number of responses.

Thanks for the compliment.   I  don't consider myself amazing.  I only lost 240 lbs because I topped the scales at 550 lbs.  I've still got about another 50 lbs to go before I hit my goal.

I went through the Edmonton Weight Wise/Adult Bariatric Clinic many (6) years ago.  So, I am not entirely sure what the process is now.  However, I have heard that when you get the surgeon, they will require you have a gastroscope.  Once that is done and you're signed off, you will be added to the surgery waiting list.

Cheers

  xcalibur

I'm just going through the process. I had my scope done in March. They don't just give you a date though after that. I thought that too :) I've met with the nurse, dietician and one last appointment with the psychologist and got the go ahead to meet with the surgeon which is on Tuesday and then I think I finally get put in the long waiting list for surgery. Hope this somewhat helps with your expectations. I don't want you to be disappointed like I was. Who's your guy's surgeon? I have Dr.menezes and I got in really quick with him to get the scope done. Like within a month I had it. Look forward to reading about your experiences :)

Hey Spinner,

My understanding of it - they sedate you, then put a scope down your throat to take a look at your esophagus and stomach, checking for any potential problems. From what I'm told, once that has been done, they give you a surgery date.

Hope this helps. :)

What is Gastroscopy? I've only had the first nurse appointment... starting the classes, psychologist appointment all coming up in the next two months... haven't hear of this yet.