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Old 02-24-2005, 04:52 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Hi all,

I am just wondering if anyone in Canada has had any success with these weightloss surgeries? Or know of any family/friends that have had it done?

I am seriously considering it but don't want to travel to the US for it?
I am in BC..is there anyone that knows any doctors on the west coast that perform this surgery?

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Old 02-24-2005, 05:40 PM   #2 (permalink)
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My father in law had the "band" type done here in Ontario. The surgery went well, but honestly I don't think he's lost much weight (if any) and still eats more than me at meal time. I don't think he was commited to it. It was not covered by OHIP and cost about $10,000 or at least that's what my mother in law claims ... not sure if I believe her.

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In Ontario ? Where did he get it done if you dont mind me asking ?

I am interested in this and researched it but I guess I gave up before it came to Ontario ?

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Old 02-25-2005, 08:37 AM   #4 (permalink)
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I will check with DH, it was in the GTA .. but I can't remember which hospital
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friend of mine had it the first week of January. she has already lost about 20 pounds. However, she had the surgery in New York.
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Old 02-26-2005, 08:20 AM   #6 (permalink)
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DH is thinking it was at the York-Finch hospital. I was thinking it was in Scarborough somewhere, can't quite remember ... sorry.
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It is also done at Scarborough General Hospital...here's the hospital website: http://tsh.to/
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hi there im in penticton, ive been waiting for 15 months with dr lai,, he does vgb. ive just put in a referal for dr woodhead in delta, he does rny.. if u want any info just ask vicky
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Thanks ceci I found the link for the scarborough site

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Yes I know many people here who have had great success with this. I am seeing a doctor in Victoria to have this done.

Certain procedures are not covered but other's are, the one I am gaving is call a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass.

Here is the link for my doctors site.

http://www.victoriabariatricsurgery.com/index.html

Dr. Amson is a awesome doctor.

* I am just editing to say that if you are seriously considering this procedure you have to be totally committed to eating right and exercise. The surgery helps but it doesn't do all the owrk for you.*
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Anyone know what it would be for an Albertan cyster? Will any part of the cost be covered by healthcare?

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I believe as long as you are morbidly obese and it is referred by a doctor the sergery is covered, but that is something you will have to talk to your doc about.
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I think I'm a little past morbidly obese, off to the Dr's
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