Thinfarmer

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...

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!

Which clinic did you go to, Darcia? One of my issues is that Rockland has asked to do a face to face consult before they even set a surgery date...did you have to do this? It means getting on a plane from Vancouver just for a consult, which is not cheap, then returning for the surgery. They have all my test results. When viewed in context of the entire price, I suppose it isn't much, but this is already clearing out my savings. I'd love to know your surgeon so I can check the various options. And how are things now, 3 months post? Any regrets? How was christmas dinner!

@Darcia. How did your surgery go?? I'd love to know! I'm in your exact position from November, flying to Montreal to get the surgery at Rockland Md. I 'm in Vancouver. Would love to hear your story. Starting BMI is 38. Was there much pre-op stuff? Any problems? What's the follow-up like when you're from out of town? Would appreciate any info you have!!