sylvien

Hi, got a question...It takes 3-4 years to get a consultation in Canada? Can you explain? I had heard that Canada had a socialist medical system, but it seem ridiculous to have to wait that long to get medical help. Sorry you had to go to Mexico and pay out of pocket just so that you can start to get healthy, but glad you didn't wait. I live in the US in Pennsylvania. It only took me a few weeks to get an initial appointment, 4 months to get through pre-op requirements, then 2 days to get approval from my insurance (but already knew they would approve before I even started all of this), then two weeks later had my surgery - now 1 week out from being sleeved. If I had to wait 3-4 more years just to get started, I don't know how much heavier I would be or even still alive. Good Luck with your weight lost journey and in starting a family.

Hello, new to this site. I was sleeved on August 8th. At first felt great, but now six days out, my stomach is a little swollen, have pain throughout my belly/stomach region whenever I eat, which is only liquids. I had BM's several days after surgery and they were tarry black and consistency of smooth peanut butter. But today, I had major intestinal pain then major diarrhea which basically wiped me out for like 8 hours and had trouble getting even water down without a lot of pain/discomfort. I have been able to eat a little this evening - about 4 ounces), still with pain though. The pain hasn't been enough to take pain killer, but almost. Temperature is normal, no drainage and/or heat from any of the surgery sites. Has anyone been experiencing any of these after surgery problems? What are you doing to help with the discomfort and with the swelling around belly. Thank you - Sylvien