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Good afternoon,

I am thinking about getting vsg surgery and I wonder if there is anyone from TO who is thinking about getting the surgery or has already had the surgery, I sure would love to hear from you.

Thanks

Josie

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Hi Josie,

I'm from Toronto. Got approved for RnY through OHIP but want the sleeve so I'm going to see Dr. Aceves in Mexio April 11.

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Wow April 11 th is just around the corner, I bet you are excited and nervous at the same time. I have not booked my appointment yet, but I will be going with Dr. Garcia. I am planning maybe the end of April. Lets keep in touch as I would love to have a sleeve buddy.

Josie

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Sounds great! PM me if you want to talk off line. I can't wait to finally have this done! I started the process 11 months ago through ohip. I'm sooo ready!

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I just had a sleeve operation done at the Toronto Western Hospital in March/13. I am about 3 weeks post-op. I was slated for an RnY operation but I spoke to the surgeons and asked for a sleeev instead. They told me that that was not a problem, and in fact when they go in, if they encounter any difficulties doing an RnY, they default to a sleeve anyways.

The pre-op time with Optifast was an absolute breeze. Nerver hungry at all, and the weight just fell off. Big key... use crushed ice with Optifast. I MUST be drank cold.

Post op, easy as well. Tender for the first while, but up and walking does wonders. Weight still coming off quickly.

For tinkerbell,... I was all set to head for Mexico as well. But just before making the appointment I went to my family doctor to get his take on it. He told me about our provincial plan and got me an app't. He explained that we have a very extensive support program here and it is very important to have that. I didn't want to just loose a bunch of weight only to regain that, and more down the road.

So I went with the OHIP plan. It took longer but I think it was well worth it, and i cost nothing. Bonus. I really wasn't worried about the money, I just had had enough of being "the fat guy over there". When I spoke to the surgeon about having the sleeve so that I could still take my arthritis medicine, they said no problem. I would suggest that you speak to them because the follow-up and support here is really important I feel.

Just my take on things, but good luck both of you.

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Thanks for the info. I went through the whole process at TWH and was approved for RNY only. I was told I did not meet the criteria for the sleeve which was no medical condition that precludes the RNY. I was also told there was no appeal process. Which surgeon did you have?

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Wow April 11 th is just around the corner' date=' I bet you are excited and nervous at the same time. I have not booked my appointment yet, but I will be going with Dr. Garcia. I am planning maybe the end of April. Lets keep in touch as I would love to have a sleeve buddy.

Josie[/quote']

I'm from Toronto (I now live in Nz) my friend and I are going to dr Garcia May 11 (wish it was sooner) ill PM you and we can keep in touch ????

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Hi rollargirl,

I have been reading your posts and I see you are getting the single incision by dr Garcia, I also am going with dr. Garcia and I will be receiving the single incision, keep in touch I love reading about your questions and your journey.

Josie

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Hi all, I'm from Toronto originally, living in Brampton now. I had surgery done January 21st of this year. I was self pay in PV I used Dr. Joya.

If you have any questions I can help with let me know :)

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Hi All - I'm from Toronto and scheduled for a Sleeve on June 26th at TWH with Dr. Okranic.

Sean

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Hey cc - live in Scarborough, and work in Richmond Hill. Just on day 4 of pre-op shakes....and today it seems the headache is gone (1st 3 days of liquids). Just 24 more days to go of this stuff, but it's not too bad!

Have you had your surgery yet....if not, when is your's scheduled?

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Hey I just saw this. Your probably already sleeved by now so hows it going.?

PM me and let me know how your managing.

I was sleeved 6 months ago....and I'm a really slow loser :( but I'm still trying. Take care :)

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Hi everyone! I'm originally from Brampton but just moved to Orangeville and I work in Newmarket. My surgery date is October 14th in Mexico! I'm soooo nervous/excited!

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Hi I'm from Newmarket. Read my experience in my first post. I was sleeved in Mexico by Dr.Kelly.

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