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this is going to be on the news tonight i though it really interesting http://www.ctv.ca/servlet/ArticleNews/story/CTVNews/20070504/Gastric_bypass_070504/20070506?hub=TopStories

actully mexico is not that much cheaper i found a dr for $13500 and a other one for 9500$ and then you need to convert the money to canandian so for a could of thousand more i can have it in canada oh well i amost there.

Hi guys could you tell me if this would be to much for a shake I'm not banded yet but I'm going to start to cut down on foods and try to workout as much as i cant before i get the surgery. With 23 grams of Whey Protein, 1.6 grams of carbohydrates and just 2.2 grams of fat per serving, Body-for-LIFE whey protein provides a high quality source of protein to help you meet your daily protein requirements thanks for your help or would this one be better Myoplex Lite is formulated to include protein, vitamins, minerals and other essential nutrients your body needs to maintain muscle, with fewer calories to optimize fat burning while supporting metabolic rate. • 25 grams of quality proteins • Support for improved body composition • Help to maintain a healthy metabolism • Amazing taste Serving Size: 1 packet

Do we have to pay for a tummy tuck in Canada??? If yes how much is it??? andree

Hi argon so do u have any before and after i cant wait to see what u look like? andree

i was looking at a website for the lab band, and different doctor use the same before and after picture i find that weird. andree

well Im not giving up Im sending all my paper work to the obisman, i got about 10 other people interested into this surgery were going to fight. but i got good news Im half way there with saving the money for the surgery:)

so i was thinking about fighting this as anyone have any ideas??

got this today from health care the answer to my doctors letter You have recently written requesting approval fro bariatric lap band surgery to treat morbid obesity in the above noted patient. Your letter also indicates that this type of bariatric surgery which in your view might be one of the preferred types, is not covered by private or public health care in Canada and has an approximate cost of $16,000. I have taken the opportunity to review this matter with Yukon;s medical advisor Dr Tom orr who in turn has consulted with his provincial Canadian colleagues. Alberta is insuring both the surgery and the band which is provided by the health authorities. Quebec is insuring the service however it is less certain whether the provincial facilities approve the device British Columbia does not insure this procedure, in part as hospitals are not providing the adjustable band. In short the Canadian approach to this procedure is varied at the moment. Dr Orr has also noted that he is unaware of any large studies wherein bariatric lap band surgery has been compared with other bariatric surgery. There are publicly funded alternatives available for the treatment of morbid obesity in Canada Dr. orr has recommended should you still feel surgery is recommended for this patient that conventional surgery at a publicly funded facility be examined. Your request to cover bariatric lap band surgery for this patient has respectfully been declined.

I know man lose more weight faster then woman so is it still true with the band?? andree

How did you do it how did you lose so much weight and so fast?? are you the one that lost the most in a one year period?? could that be a record? can you share your secret me with :eek: andree

My husband love me for me, and we have been married for almost 16 months. But I'm getting piss off, everyday he tells me " when u get your band and you lose all the weight your going to leave me" I hope he really doesn't mean that anyone else had that problem?:help: Andree

I see some man who lost 100lb in one year i would love to do that but if i love 75 i will be happy.

I watch Dr. phil really sad store but i have some questions mari i try to send u a message but i cant dont know why so im planning on getting the band sometime this year and i will be self pay so is there anything i should get check by my Dr first??? before i go and spend $20 000. andree

So does anyone have any ideas? Im thinking about a petition andree

oh I forgot to say i am waiting for the answer from health care and if the answer is no then i will be taking all my paper work to the obisman i have already call them but they need the answer to my doctors letter. I did think about going to Mexico but i cant do that Im going to go to Mississauga with Dr colourn. http://www.obesitysurgery.ca/ do u know who is going to do your fills for you??? andree

hi there Yukon do we know eachother??? i work at extra foods anyways im still waiting for a letter from the health minister my doctor sent this letter to the health care i will type it out I am writing on behalf of Mr. andree Richards who suffers significant health issues because of her morbid obesity. I have therefore recommended bariatric lap band surgery to treat this condition as it is causing her to suffer from chronic back pain and painful knees, and she is at high risk of eventually developing osteoarthritis, hypertension and heart disease. the surgery certainly will improve her quality of life and reduce her risk of future medical complications as a result of her morbid obesity. I have seen several patients who have benefitted from this surgery. It presently not covered by private or public health care in canada and the cost is approximately $16000.00. i believe there is coverage for other types of bariatric surgery and i therefore believe that this procedure which might be one of the preferred types of bariatric surgery should be covered. from my doctor anyways so im hoping the health care sistem is going to help me out if you want to talk i can send u my number andree

My doctor sent health care this letter i hope its going to help me. I am writing on behalf of Ms. Richards who suffers significant health issues because of her morbid obesity. I have therefore recommended bariatric lap band surgery to treat this condition as it is causing her to suffer from chronic back pain and painful knees, and she is at high risk of eventually developing osteoarthritis, hypertension and heart disease. I have seen several patients who have benefitted from this surgery. It presently not covered by private or public health care in canada and the cost is approcimately $16000.00. I believe there is coverage for other pypes of bariatric surgery and I therefore believe taht this procedure which might be one of the preferred types of bariatric surgery, should be covered. so im still waiting for a answer i would be happy if they would help just a bit. andree

Im looking forward to -getting the band -losing weight I'm hoping for 100lb -going to the gym and getting somewhere -not shopping in the plus size section -i would like to be a inspiration to someone else -going on trips and enjoying the plane ride -moving to Australia -being healthy not going see the doctor and him telling me i need to lose weight I hate that. -Im just hoping im not going to get disapointed not much good happends to me im the black cat in the family andree

i know its not a band question but did anyone else buy this make up?? and im i the only one that don't like it when i put it on it just dont look right. i could us some tips. andree

meet my husband online, and we decided it would be better for him to move to Canada. Andree

Its really hard to go from powder to liquid that for sure i have been using this Maybelline make up for a couple of years until two weeks ago when i found out its animal tested:mad: so i decided to order the sheer cover well its not working for me i want a make up that look natural and i like some colors ( im really white was born the wrong color). I like tanning a couple times a month but my face dont tan and my legs im a lost cause. andree

I'm curious now i see some people got the band remove, so what can someone do to take care of the band? I'm really looking forward to getting mine but should i be scare? I know i will have to give up diet Pepsi for ever and Im OK with that and what ever else i need to do. will i be eating yogurt for ever? how do u get a slip? or eruption? what kind of warranty do you get? what should i be looking for before getting the band? I want to think this band will save my life but I'm worry what if i don't lose weight after paying all this money its not cheap. I spend all day thinking about this what if what if I'm the one in the world it don't work for? andree

I got lots of pictures on here if anyone is interested http://www.andreerichards.piczo.com/?cr=7&rfm=y

Just to clear up some things about whether the procedure is covered in Alberta. It is if you are one of the lucky people who gets in. In 2006, the Calgary Health Region was limited to 25 people. If you did not live in that region or were not one of those 25, you were out of luck. So yes, it is covered if you are in Alberta, but only for those 25 people, Why is there a limit of 25peoples? I dont really get that.