Surgery scheduled for November 29 in Montreal. So scared, so excited. Looking to connect with individuals in similar starting situation. Experiences? Tips?

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On 26 February 2017 at 0:38 PM, Darcia said:

I went to Dr Michel Gagner. Google Clinique Michel Gagner for info. I did NOT have to go in person pre op. I had a telephone conference / consultation call w Dr Gagner. I had all test results faxed to him prior to surgery. I met w him day of. He is amazing and one of the pioneering doctors for this surgery. You would b in exceptional hands. My fee was $13,750.00. It included procedure, anesthetic, one night in clinic and one night in hotel w a nurse. It includes all inquiries that U may need with the doctor for 90 days post surgery. Also includes 2 telephone consults w a nutritionist. One before and one after. I went into surgery at 210lbs. 3 months later - today Iam 40lbs down and sitting at 170.0. This is exactly on track to what Dr Gagner predicted would happen. He said the next 20 should b off by June. Honestly, I HAVE ABSOLUTELY 100% NO REGRETS.

That is excellent, I looked him up and and am considering switching surgeons because of the face to face requirement..thank you so much for the info! Can't wait!

Best of luck to you on your journey. The first three months are the most challenging but I think after that it's pretty smooth sailing. It takes a lot of time for your brain to catch up to the body! Remember to be patient with yourself.

On 2 March 2017 at 4:50 AM, Darcia said:

Best of luck to you on your journey. The first three months are the most challenging but I think after that it's pretty smooth sailing. It takes a lot of time for your brain to catch up to the body! Remember to be patient with yourself.

Hey again Darcia,

Well, upon your recommendation, I switched to Dr. Gagner and had my telephone consult with him this morning. The face to face consult that the other clinic wanted was over the top for me, especially since I'm so low-risk. He was also able to discuss a growth on my liver since he is also a liver specialist!! That part was extra cool.

Hoping for a date in April. Thanks again SO much for your input. Hope all is well, no problems or complications with you. I'm excited, but have the dreaded Surgery Fear as well. Are you on 'Gastric Sleeve, the New Me' on FB? Love seeing the pictures on there, the changes are dramatic. I wonder if I'll finally start to look like the person I imagined I was...

On ‎03‎/‎29‎/‎2017 at 5:06 PM, Thinfarmer said:

Hey again Darcia,

Well, upon your recommendation, I switched to Dr. Gagner and had my telephone consult with him this morning. The face to face consult that the other clinic wanted was over the top for me, especially since I'm so low-risk. He was also able to discuss a growth on my liver since he is also a liver specialist!! That part was extra cool.

Hoping for a date in April. Thanks again SO much for your input. Hope all is well, no problems or complications with you. I'm excited, but have the dreaded Surgery Fear as well. Are you on 'Gastric Sleeve, the New Me' on FB? Love seeing the pictures on there, the changes are dramatic. I wonder if I'll finally start to look like the person I imagined I was...

Iam soooo happy to hear that you are going with Dr. Gagner. Please tell them I said hello when you go...ESPECIALLY to nurse Azadeh. She is a gift! Iam now just over 4 months in (March 29th was 4th month anniversary) and NO REGRETS, and so far NO COMPLICATIONS. I have lost 47lbs. Iam currently 163lbs and feeling soooooo much better. The worst thing for me is and probably will always be not being able to REALLLLY enjoy a dinner again. Even now, my portions are so so small its crazy. I find grazing the only way to get in the nutrients I need. So, for example breakfast is either a high protein oatmeal, or 1 oz of cheese with apple slices. I have raw veggies with hummus for a mid morning snack. Lunch is soup or leftovers or a protein shake. Dinner small amount of meat with a small veggie. It does suck - no doubt about that but the rewards of being that smaller person I have been dreaming about far outweighs the disappointment of the meal. My biggest struggle is getting in the protein requirements for the day. Some days are better than others. Best of luck on your journey, honestly it is hard at first and I did have regrets the first few days but that quickly goes away as the scale successes make for so much happiness!!! Take Care!

When I started my pre-op diet, I was 215lb with 35 BMI. I am 1.5 months post op and now weighing in at 172lb.