I was discharged at around the 18 month mark. I was told to stop losing at the 180 pound range and when I went back I was in the 160's and they were changing the program so all staff agreed that I didn't need anymore follow up. I however disagree, I feel that the clinic should continue to follow up longer than they did, even if it was just every 9 month to a year for a few years after. They say the sleeve is a new procedure to Canada so that's why I feel they should have more follow up so they can have more statistics on it, although it's been in Europe since the 1970"s. 

I guess I'm lucky that I was able to do the 9 month program and get the surgery done. I've been told the program has changed since I was discharged, hopefully for the better .Also my family Doctor is great and is very knowledgeable on wls so it helps with her keeping an eye on me and monitoring my blood work. I have some lower vitamin level issues.

I'm sure you'll have to go back at a year mark, talk to your nurse about it cause like I've said it's changed since.

This is all becoming a reality!  Went for my pre-op bloodwork yesterday . 

11 more sleeps!!!  

My weight wasn't stabilized but due to being discharged from the clinic my nurse Gina gave me my referral to Dr. Toy. It took about 3 months to see him and have an assessment done. Some people qualify for just a panni removal and other's need extra work done which involves lipo and a fleur de is tummy tuck. If it's just a panni it's covered by AHS the extra work will cost $6500. If there is any other work you want to have done you can discuss it at that same appointment and sometimes Dr Toy can actually do it at the same time. Surgery can take different amounts of time depending on if you are able to slap down the money right away or need to pay it off. Once payed for surgery can be anywhere from 2 weeks and up depending on his schedule.

Right now he isn't taking any new referral and is estimating a time frame of 12 months before doing so again. I don't know if this includes Weight Wise referrals or not. Also when you do reach your goal weight there is a possibility that your body will have changed and you won't need a panni removal. I have met plenty of people through out my time at the clinic who have loss in such a manner that there tummy's are complete flat and they don't even wear a body shaper. Mine you they do have a little loose skin but it doesn't show with clothing on. Sucks for me cause I didn't fall in this category.

Kee.