Hello,

I am waiting to be on the "Loosers bench" of course anxious for the operation. 
Has anyone experienced the sleeve not working? I know of the slow progression some have had as well as plateaus...

Some feedback would be great..... how was the fast, how about eating habits right out of surgery.... what to look for.... has anyone lost hair like they say can happen?

Vitamins..... did everyone take liquid form if so was it from the pharmacy, or elsewhere?


thanks
Robyn

YAY!!!

Good luck Ada!!!! :)

Hi, I'm Colleen from Montreal.  Has anyone had a 2nd weight loss surgery in Montreal?  I had open RNY in 2000 but have since gained back alot of weight.  Have been to Dr. Jette and after having a barrium swallow test, he tells me my stomach is still the same size.  I can't understand how I've gained back all this weight if my stomach is still the same size since my initial operation.  Does anyone have any info about revision, what it takes to get approved and do you know who does this operation? Don't know where to turn and would love any advice.... Thank you...Colleen

Hi Elena, I'd be happy to answer your questions....

I had pain after surgery but mostly from gas and from my drain.  The pain was the worse during the first week, after that, it slowly went away.  Dr. Atlas gives you good pain meds.  For bending and sitting, I did it slowly at first until the stitches went away but the pain didn't last long.  I saw dr.Atlas just before surgery, his assistant the next day and him the following day.  I also had to go see him again 3days after leaving the hospital to have him remove my drain.  I was in the hospital for 4 days because of my drain but would have been out the day before if not for it.  Now, I don't eat much, in fact, the doctor told me I don't eat enough, I'm never hungry.  I should be eating 4 meals a day plus 2 snacks and I try my best to eat those but it's very hard for me.  After 2 months, i still have trouble with meat, I don't eat bread or pasta or rice and i just started eating eggs.  I pretty much still have to eat pureed or soft foods.  Cottage cheese is my best friend......

If you have other questions, please feel free to ask.....

Anne

Hi Julie!

There may be one more option: getting a referral  from a private practice GP;  Such consultations aren't covered by RAMQ but but could become a "waver" (sp?) to a surgery wich could be covered by RAMQ. My family doctor is described as "non-participating" in RAMQ lingo (private practice) and her referral for bariatric surgery allowed me to have the procedure done in the public system. If I were you, I'd do some research to know  how long  would a physician would have to (or like to) follow you before writing a referral.

Providing  the GP a complete health record, including a description of the progression of your body weight and everything you attempted to lose weight could help you a lot.

The cost of getting a "private" referral (and post-op follow-up) could be less than a private surgery. and would be spread over a longer period of time, making the expense more manageable.

Good luck and keep us posted!