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Does anyone know of fill doctors around the Edmonton area that will do fills for people banded in Mexico? I went to Dr.Jim in Grande Prairie who did a flouro fill, he was AWESOME:thumbup:, and I'd go back however he is a 4 hour drive away from me. Still worth it, but it'd be nice to find someone closer.

The airline I seen these rates on was Air Canada. I couldn't believe how cheap it was. Not a frequent flyer, so don't know if the rates were just due to the time of year or what.

hello Golden, nice to hear your good news. Who are you going to in Mexico? How far north of Edmonton are you? :cool:

EdmGirl is entirely correct, if you want to stay in Alberta, get referred ASAP!!! Their clinic offers an intensive sort of 'pre-op' thing to boost your efforsts, teach you and maybe try to intervene without surgery, but there's a wait. Call them for more info, they're really nice and will tell you anything you need to know.

Hi, don't be scared to enlist your doctor's help and thoughts. Losing weight has so many health benefits and she will know this, and you and your past with it. My Doc at first didn''t really understand much about it. But at the time-- the surgeon in Toronto that I was talking with kindly sent a letter to MY doctor expalining everything, and then he was keen on it. This is an important life changing decision though. It's not a casual thing like buying a new pair of shoes. You must know yourself VERY well, and what is entirely involved. I just had mine done last week. That day of surgery I have NEVER been so scared. Although it is minimally invasive procedure, you are still relinquishing yourself ENTIRELY into the hands of another, without ANY control. And your relationship with food will be forever changed, unless you have the band removed. This is THE point, and is a good thing, but you must be prepared to change the whole way you think and do things. I looked at it as forced behavior modification, which knowing myself, was needed. For me, I made the decision that feeling more energy, being healthy and being slim outweighed the pleasure I get from indulging in foods and the comfort eating that way brought me. Losing the extra weight will add to the quality and length of my life. I've never noticed how inundated we are with FOOD advertisements and commercials ALL the time, now that I am consciously deciding on my meals, and limiting things until I'm healed. Anyways, to you, your health, and the best decision you can make! if you want info on which Dr. i used, and where, just message me....I'll gladly share my experience if you like!

YAY!!! Getting myself banded (my choice of band=J&J Realize C-band). My surgery date is Feb 23 2010! with Dr.Lopez Corvala at the Hospital Angeles in Tijuana. FYI- after a ton of research and haunting these sites for awhile it's a great feeling to be at this step!!!. I am near Edmonton if anyone wants to say hi!!! happy, Lisa:thumbup:

A very warm hello to all in this thread! I'm scheduled for the 23 of Feb also! My emotions are going from one extreme to the other....high excitment to big 'scaredy-cat' moments?!?!?.... I guess any big life changing decision can do this, hey?' all the best to each of us! Lisa :confused:

Hi All, My name is Lisa and I've got a date set with Dr.Corvala at the Hospital Angeles in Tijuana, Mexico, for a band! FEB 23 2010! I'm travelling there from Alberta, CANADA with my hubby and I'm very excited! I have actually chosen the new Realize C-band, for myself. Getting nervous but can't wait!

Hiya! My physician here will look after me, and I have a list of fill places close by as well. I plan on my first fill at the surgeon himself, then we'll see what he and my doctor come together on. There are also 2 surgeons that do this procedure very close to me in our capital city. In my province, there's just a very long wait due to how the Gov't health care system runs it. (4 years last i checked)I have the option to go elsewhere if I choose. Anything after that I will have my own healthcare setup to cover me. All the legwork was done, I am quite a nerd when it comes to details!!! PM me if you like, there may be something you feel I am overlooking! You're progress is great! Any feedback is definitely nice! thank you for the comments!

From: Alberta -CANADA, Going to: Tijuana Mexico, Date of band: Feb 23 2010:thumbup: age 39, weight 270lbs, self pay, booked with Dr.Lopez Corvala-Hospital Angeles!

I'm getting banded in Mexico on Feb 23 2010, and may just go to Dr.Jim in Grande Prairie for my first fill! I live in Drayton Valley. It's either that or just go back to my surgeon in Mexico. Nice to have the options though. He's at the QE2 hospital, and does flouroscopy fills and it doesn't matter who put your band in. Also I did find that Dr. Mitchell in Calgary does this, and a nurse in Saskatchewan... plus, flights from Edmonton to San Diego,(near my Tijuana surgeon) are really cheap! (between $89CN to $129CN each way) I'm excited....

For any Albertans wondering, i confirmed with Out-of-Country AHC in person that if you go out of province or out of country, Mexico included, they will cover some of the fees, about $1,500 if it is done at a real hospital. Also, Possible to claim at tax time as a medical expense. I am booked with Dr.Corvala at the Tijuana Hospital Angeles for Feb 23! package $6,000US plus flights.

Hi, I'm very close to Edmonton. I am about 110lbs overweight. I'm booked for Feb 23rd with Dr.Corvala in Tijuana!!! I also was referred to the Alberta Weightwise program but no longer want to wait, or have to worry about convincing anyone there that I've tried everything on my own already and am just getting bigger. I found out that if you have it done in a hospital outside of province/country, Alberta HealthCare will reimburse about $1,500 of the cost. Also, apparently as a medical expense, it may get some tax refund back too. This costs $16,000 in Canada for a selfpay. It will cost me $6,000 in Mexico. Flights are reasonable, and the Surgeon has excellent all inclusive package. They will pick mye up at the airport and escort me to my hotel in Mexico. I've researched extremely well. anyways, drop in to say hi!!! especially if you are close by!