So I met Dr.Sohi.......sleeve for me

Hi everyone, 

 

i had my orientation sep 12and met Dr.Sohi today. He is very nice and informative. He said due to my health situation, I am not a candidate for the bypass and can only have the sleeve or lapband. I have decided to go with the sleeve. 

I did my PATTS today, will have a scope and sleep study mid October, the dietician/nutrition/social worker and dr.glazer early December then meet up with Dr.Sohi again early jan to hear all results. If I get the green light, I will have surgery probably February  he feels. 

Has anyone not given the green light? Been refused the surgery?

You know what is weird?  In Ottawa they will only do the RNY I am told.  How come it is so all over the place?  Like some places its 2 weeks of opti, some 3 and others its 4 weeks. There seems to be no consensus as to what is the best method.  I was thinking of the sleeve but was told Ottawa does not do it at all. I have heard you can lose a lot with the sleeve but that it is slower to come off than with the bypass.  But then like you say there are less side effects such as dumping etc.  Good luck with your surgery and I hope everything goes smoothly...

Ziller the standard at all hospitals is always the RNY however, there are some of us that due to medical reasons we can not have the RNY so instead of us not being allowed to have WL surgery the sleeve is allowed. Also the amount of weeks you are on Opti depends on your weight the higher the weight the longer you are on Opti. 

Everyone's experience depends on the person.

Hi Zizzler,

That would be weird if they do not do it at all. If it is medically necessary they should. I know it is not common. Dr.Sohi said he has only done it 3 or 4 times.... That makes me super nervous!!! He said he is comfortable doing the procedure but still, nervous.

Don't be nervous.  Dr. Sohi did my sleeve, I was his 3rd.  I have had absolutely no problems.  He works with another surgeon and they git'er done right!

Thank you so much for your reply roxytrim!!! It makes me feel better to actually hear from someone he has done this procedure on!!! Do you find your sleeve is just as successful as the RNY stats?

My surgeon told me, the RNY is the " golden standard by OHIP" but clearly, if there is other health issues the sleeve could be considered. I know of three people here in Ottawa that have had the sleeve.

I haven't met my surgeon yet, will meet him Nov 7 and he is in Ottawa. 

The NP told me she was going to note on my file that the Sleeve be discussed due to my health issues and the history of my family.  So I'd be interested in knowing if anyone has had a Sleeve in Ottawa.

Believe the weeks on Opti has a lot to do with the patients weight and other physical details.

Congrats on getting your first appointment under your belt I have heard just as many people have success with VSG as with RNY, so if that's what the Dr says is best then you are still getting a good option
I haven't heard of anyone being flat out refused surgery after doing appointments but I have talked to a few people in the TWH waiting room who have had to do multiple appointments for psychological reasons. But those were just delays. I'm sure once you get all your test results back even if you have a health condition you will still be approved - keep the faith!

Thanks for the reply Katie!! I wonder what would result in follow up appointments for the social worker?!? Once I make upyind to do something, I want results quickly so this wait is definitely going to test me. )although I appreciate that I seem to be getting thru at a good pace)