That's great news! The surgery is a breeze and it is a quick recovery time. I am quite happy with my sleeve. If you ever have any questions, please feel free to ask away. 

I know that Dr. Toy is NOT accepting referrals right now.  It's on their answering service.  So, I assume this is part of the weight.

Your other option is to get referred to a different plastic surgeon in Edmonton.  The downside to this is that some surgeons once they hear weight loss surgery automatically send you back to Toy.  However, based on your stats, it's tough call.  I would research who else you might want to consider and inquire before putting a referral in.

Cheers!

  xcalibur

From your stats below, it's most likely that you would only need the panni. There are very few WLS patients that can get away with it.  My wife was one of them until she continued to drop. Now, she would be happier with an abdominoplasty, but that is out of the realm of financial possibility right now. 

There is nothing to lose (or gain) by having your GP refer you to Dr. Toy. You can use the wait time to really determine if you need/want the panni. Just my two cents. 

cheers!

xcalibur

Hello everyone! This may be an old topic already, but I really couldn't find anything recent. I apologize in advance. :)

Here's the lowdown of my timeline at the Red Deer Clinic:

August 2013 - referral from family doctor

March 4, 2014 - Group Orientation

March 19, 2014 - First Nurse Appointment

April 15, 2014 - Dietitian Appointment/Mental Health Assessment

May 6, 2014 - Nurse Appointment/First Surgeon Meeting/Asked to book in a Gastroscopy

I have the following booked:

May 9, 2014 - Mental Health Class

June 6, 2014 - Nurse Appointment

Just wondering how long it takes to get in for the Gastroscopy? The surgeon said he wants this done sooner rather than later, so he can book me in for the surgery. I know I need to have patience, but I'm so excited! I only have another 5 pounds to go for my 10%....not an easy task to lose it and keep it off. :)

Thanks!

KLC

Hi All!

It's been a while since I was a regular poster to OH/AB, but I thought that I would provide an update.  A brief surgical history to start:

• VSG - Nov 2009
• Gallbladder Removal - May 2011
• Revision to RnY - May 2012
• Stage 1 Reconstructive - Panni, Abdomen + Pelvic, Inner Thighs, Liposuction - November 2013
• Stage 2 Reconstructive - Male breast reduction, brachioplasty (arm lift), upper back/body lift, addtl liposuction - April 2014
• My surgeon was Dr. Karmali and Plastic Surgeon is Dr. Toy.

I'm about a week out from Stage 2 and doing well.  Things are still sore, but that will clear up over the next couple weeks while I am off work.  If want a more information, you can find an almost daily report on my progress at the Edmonton Bariatric Support Group Facebook Forum, which is linked here.

Overall, I have lost 240lbs from my highest weight and the reconstructive surgeries were a stepping stone to more weight loss.  The excess skin was getting in the way of exercising and had to go.  I'm hoping to drop another 50 lbs to reach my goals.

If you have any questions, please feel free to ask.  Being a 6 year vet of the Edmonton Weight Wise and Adult Bariatric Clinics, I probably have seen or heard most of it.  I'm an open book.

Cheers!

- Xcalibur