Hi Katie,

I'm considering this surgery and would love your advice.  I'm from British Columbia and the waiting time for surgery for the doctor I would like to go to in Vancouver is 1-1/2 for a consult appt.  How long was it from the time you went to the seminar until your surgery date?

Also, I see that the LapSleeve is an outpatient surgery vs. one with a short hospital stay.  Can you explain how that was?

Thanks in advance for any help.

Dee

We meet the second Tuesday of every month at the Poodle Dog. Although it is a restaurant, you are NOT required to order anything, so don't let that deter you! We meet at 6:30 p.m. We are an open group and everyone is welcome: pre-op, post-op, not matter what surgery or surgical practice.

Don't be shy. Come on out and bring a friend.

Hi! I totally get it. It's been almost 3 months since I had GB and I'm finally starting to feel human again. This surgery is definitely not for everyone. I don't think I was prepared enough. On the good side, I've lost 53# since last summer. 37# since surgery. The weight is not coming off fast, but it is coming off. I haven't felt good enough to exercise, but am finally at that point where I feel I have the energy to work out. Good luck to you. I hope you make the right decision for you!

Hello. I had surgery at Overlake Hospital with Dr. Landers through Group Health. I will be 6 months out on 8/24. So far I have not had any complications besides getting a pill stuck for a bit and trusting chicken breast (don't do it). I was treated like a princess by the staff and nurses at the hospital. I started at 330+lbs with a BMI of 60+, super morbidly obese. I am now just considered just obese at 197lbs. I have lost 135lbs including my pre-op weight loss. Ideally I would like to get down to a healthy BMI which would be at 132. 65 pounds to go.

I wish you the best of luck with your journey. I has been a life saver for me. I have enjoyed every minute so far. It isn't east but it is so worth it!

Mo

I will be three years out next month. I had surgery at Swedish with Dr. McMahon. My outcome has been fantastic.

There is a local open support group that meets in Fife the second Tuesday of every month at the Poodle Dog. There are a number of Dr. Houseworth's patients who attend if you are interested in talking to some of them.

Good Luck