Ontario Sleevers?
I'm with the Guelph Clinic. Surgeon is Dr. Jules Foute-Nelong. Looking for a good support groups.
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I'm in Toronto (downtown). I don't know of any sleeve-specific groups (aside from the VSG forum here on OH). I had my sleeve done on November 6, 2015 at TWH. I had a fairly good experience. I just "graduated" to regular food, so that's fun. At first I had mixed emotions about the sleeve. But on the bright side, you're less likely to experience dumping. Although at first I separated my liquid from food, I now find I can have a sip or two of water ~10 minutes after a meal instead of the full 30 minutes. For me, it's nice (I have dry mouth).
Feel free to ping me if you have any questions.
Referral: February 2015; TWH Orientation: April 2015; Social Worker: June 10, 2015: Nurse Practitioner: June 11, 2015; Nutrition Class: June 15, 2015; Psychometry Assessment: June 16, 2015; Nutrition Assessment: July 22, 2015; NP follow-up: July 28, 2015; Surgeon Consult: August 28, 2015; Surgery: November 6, 2015; Operation: VSG
Welcome to the forum.
Im having RNY Jan 25 in Guelph with Jules foute Nelong.
Found him one of the most experienced surgeons and was told he was the founder of the Guelph program.
If your having a sleeve or RNY they are both successful
the most important thing is to make it success and refuse to fail.
You will do great he is an amazing surgeon and has 700 bypasses under his belt. Of all the surgeons none have more experience. And if he's doing a sleeve then there is a great reason.
Has he told you why he prefers the sleeve to the RNY for you.
Hes a smart man.
Have you had complications. ????
I wish you the best
Simon
