hicktownchick 2 Posted June 8, 2013 Hey I'm from Saskatoon too! I did not go to Dr.Alvarez but he was high on my list! I also read his book which is pretty good. I too did NOT go through WLF and have no support group. I'm 24 working full time. Im from saskatchewan, was sleeved in Mexico on may15/13! Would love to chat!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shelly85 16 Posted June 8, 2013 Hey im in saskatchewan had my sleeve in Mexico may15th /13 would love to chat with anyone. Not thru wlf either!! Awesome!! Who did you go to?? More importantly, how are you doing??! We are going to have our own little Stoon sleeve support group! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hicktownchick 2 Posted June 8, 2013 Awesome!! Who did you go to?? More importantly' date=' how are you doing??! We are going to have our own little Stoon sleeve support group! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' />[/quote'] went to dr lopez corvella at hospital angeles!!!! He has an absolutly amazing team, and an amazing hospital!!!!! Im doin pretty good. Today was first day on solids! Some days my energy level is a bit low, but other then that i feel good ! Down 33 lbs since may1st! At my 3 week stall tho!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shelly85 16 Posted June 8, 2013 went to dr lopez corvella at hospital angeles!!!! He has an absolutly amazing team' date=' and an amazing hospital!!!!! Im doin pretty good. Today was first day on solids! Some days my energy level is a bit low, but other then that i feel good ! Down 33 lbs since may1st! At my 3 week stall tho!![/quote'] That's awesome!! Can't wait to be on the other side!! How was the first day of solids?? What did your meals consist of?? Are you from Stoon?? I think us Stoon sleevers should start a walking group! Anyone else up for that?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CanadaGirl 15 Posted June 8, 2013 That's awesome!! Can't wait to be on the other side!! How was the first day of solids?? What did your meals consist of?? Are you from Stoon?? I think us Stoon sleevers should start a walking group! Anyone else up for that?? A walking group would be great!! However a little boy in a stroller may accompany us women I'm sure we could think of something 1 shelly85 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SKgirl27 41 Posted June 8, 2013 Im from saskatchewan, was sleeved in Mexico on may15/13! Would love to chat!! Hey hicktownchick! I'm from saskatoon. Sleeved march 1st this year. About half way to goal so far Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
danelle235 79 Posted June 9, 2013 Why did you choose not to go through WLF?? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SKgirl27 41 Posted June 9, 2013 Why did you choose not to go through WLF?? 1. They want to change you 14,000$ to send you to Mexico for surgery when you can go on your own and pay only $4000-$5000 2. They send you to Dr.Pompa who I have read a few stories on the boards about her screwing up surgeries and about the patients having to get additional surgeries to get the issues fixed. I'm not saying anyone should or should not go through WLF I am just saying these are the reasons I chose not too. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hicktownchick 2 Posted June 9, 2013 I didnt go thru them becuz they charge to much!!! My flight was 750 hotel 60 and surgery was 7200! Hospital angeles is an full functioning hospital, amazing staff, PLUS my surgeon trained wlf surgeon!! He has been doin this surgery longer! All around my experience was fabulous!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hicktownchick 2 Posted June 9, 2013 That's awesome!! Can't wait to be on the other side!! How was the first day of solids?? What did your meals consist of?? Are you from Stoon?? I think us Stoon sleevers should start a walking group! Anyone else up for that?? My first day of solids was ok ate a turkey burger minus the bun, cottage cheese, babybel lights.. Not overly hungry so hard to wanna eat! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hicktownchick 2 Posted June 9, 2013 Hey hicktownchick! I'm from saskatoon. Sleeved march 1st this year. About half way to goal so far <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt='' /> Im on a stall an i hate it!!!!!! Wednesday is 4 weeks and ive sat at same number on scale for 2 weeks!! :-( Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
shelly85 16 Posted June 9, 2013 1. They want to change you 14' date='000 to send you to Mexico for surgery when you can go on your own and pay only 4000-5000 2. They send you to Dr.Pompa who I have read a few stories on the boards about her screwing up surgeries and about the patients having to get additional surgeries to get the issues fixed. I'm not saying anyone should or should not go through WLF I am just saying these are the reasons I chose not too. [/quote'] Exactly what I was going to say!! 1 SKgirl27 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SKgirl27 41 Posted June 12, 2013 Everyone join the Saskatchewan Sleevers Group!! http://www.verticalsleevetalk.com/groups/show/209-saskatchewan-sleevers/ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
newoutlookonlife 46 Posted June 13, 2013 It won't let me join?? Hello all. I am another small town Saskatchewan sleeved. Now it let me join so please disregard previous comment.. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
hicktownchick 2 Posted June 13, 2013 It won't let me join?? Hello all. I am another small town Saskatchewan sleeved. Now it let me join so please disregard previous comment.. Where r u from? Where and when did u have ur surgery? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites