bewitched
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I had to do one. It was part of their standard surgery routine at Cleveland Clinic.
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I finish my meds tomorrow. I'm still having symptoms (milder). My PCP says I may need a second dose. I can't wait to feel good again.
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Any other Canadians out there?
bewitched replied to henner33's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hello Nancy I saw Dr. Philip Schauer at the Cleveland Clinic. My surgery was high risk due to the myasthenia gravis. It cost $34,000 US. Normally the surgery is $21,000 US. That includes all tests, post-op and meds while in the hospital. They due weekly telephone followups with you. Thanks, Samantha -
Any other Canadians out there?
bewitched replied to henner33's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
$1200 was for travel. OHIP paid $34,000 for the procedure. -
Any other Canadians out there?
bewitched replied to henner33's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Pre-op trip to Toronto was $500. Surgery in Clevelend was $1200. I have myasthenia gravis so I had to go to a high risk centre. I had to stay in hospital four days and in Cleveland for another four days. So I paid for eight nights in a hotel for my husband. -
Any other Canadians out there?
bewitched replied to henner33's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
I paid all the travel expenses. My surgeon has a Canadian clinic four hours away. All pre-op and post-op is done there. Sorry for the slow reply. My in-laws are not well. Samantha -
Any other Canadians out there?
bewitched replied to henner33's topic in Gastric Sleeve Surgery Forums
Hello I'm in Ontario. I was eight weeks from Out of Country application with OHIP to being sleeved in Cleveland. Have your doctors applied for surgery in the US? -
I am doing better. I was low on potassium and zinc.The intolerances make food choices so limited. I miss eating fruits and vegetables.
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What can I do to get more energy? I'm four weeks tomorrow. I'm so drained I don't care that I've lost 24 pounds.
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How do you manage the trip home?
bewitched replied to stoongal's topic in PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A
I had a nine hour car ride. My doctor prescribed a pain patch and it helped. I kept the seat reclined a little and rested my arms on my belly. Ask for assistance when transferring or necessary. -
The regular size blood pressure cuff fits! I'm three weeks out and down 24 pounds.
