I  am a mixture of scared and excited about the prospect of getting the sleeve done in Calgary this summer.  I had the lap band done 2 years ago but it had to be removed in December due to complications.  

 

I am so scared of the sleeve failing as well.  :(

 

Anyone in Calgary gone the sleeve route?  I am new to this board and would love some feedback about the sleeve.

 

Has anyone had the sleeve DONE in Calgary?  

Anyone had to have their lap band removed?  I am feeling quite down about it because I know so many people have had great success with it but  after 18 months of constant vomiting they decided it had to come out. So glad they removed it.  Now I am a little scared to try the sleeve  but I reaize that the option of doing nothing is worse than the risks of getting the sleeve done!

 

Any feedback would be so appreciated.  Thank you so much.

what is the cost for surgery in mexico ? 

My family doctor does what little aftercare I need. When I had my surgery in Mexicali I talked to my GP first to make sure he had my back. He was worried that I'd be in pain on the way home, so prescribed Tylenol 3 (100 of them!) which I never used because by the time I was discharged from hospital I had no pain at all.

I developed a low grade UTI at about a month out, (drink your water!) which he caught and prescribed antibiotics for, but other than ticking a few extra places when running routine labs I've needed no other extra care at all.

Kelly-Anne

My family doctor just takes care of my labs and follow up care. I had my Rny in Medicine Hat, and am from Calgary. Did you ask your family doctor ?

Doing gastric bypass!!!! I am looking to find a doctor that does post op care in Calgary, I am wanting to go to Mexico and get my sugery done by dr. Joya. But I really need a doctor that will deal with me and take care of me post op!!! Please help! I need the information soon!