fifitinkerbell
fifitinkerbell posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
Surgeon and the sleeve -
So I saw the surgeon on Friday at TWH. It was dr. rothstein. His resident was all set to consent me until I said I wanted a sleeve. I don't have the appropriate issues from a TW...
fifitinkerbell posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
Got my surgeon appointment - Dr. Rothstein - any i - Hi,
I just got the call from TWH that I have my appt. with Dr. Rothstein on Nov. 23. Can anyone give me any intel on him? In particular, I'm wondering about his openess to the VSG...
fifitinkerbell posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
VSG TWH?? - For those of you who wanted a sleeve but ended up with an RNY, did the surgeon provide reasons as to why they felt the RNY was better for you as opposed to just that the RNY is the...
fifitinkerbell posted a discussion topic 13 years, 9 months ago
VSG Research - 5 year results - Hi,
I've seen a number of posts indicating VSG is still considered expermental because the 5 yr results aren't available yet. Does anyone know when these are expected and from wha...
fifitinkerbell posted a discussion topic 13 years, 9 months ago
Tax deductable? - Hi, someone on one of the other boards mentioned self pay surgery out of country is tax deductable. I'm considering Vsg in Mexico if I can't get TWH to do it instead of rny. Has a...
fifitinkerbell posted a discussion topic 13 years, 9 months ago
Self pay cost - Hi everyone,
I am in Ontario where our insurance tends to only cover RNY and I want a sleeve. So, I'm considering self paying. For those of you who self paid in Mexico or Montrea...
fifitinkerbell posted a discussion topic 13 years, 10 months ago
Toronto Western - Quick Appointment! - Hi,
I was referred by my doctor in May and last Friday I received my letter for my orientation meeting on September 12. I called today to confirm my appointment and asked if I cou...
fifitinkerbell posted a discussion topic 13 years, 10 months ago
Saying Hello! - Hi everyone,
I just wanted to say hello as a new member. I'm just above the 35 BMI cutoff but I have type 2 Diabetes, high blood pressure, high chlosterol and NASH (fatty liver w...
