New From Alberta And In The Process Of Getting Banded

[princess77 16]

Hello I live east of Edmonton, Alberta. I am in the process of becoming banded. Mostly waiting on insurance to see what or if they will cover any of the costs for my husband and I to get the lap band done. We are wanting to have Dr. Philip Mitchell out of Calgary,AB perform the surgery which he does it in Vancouver,BC.

Anyone have any advise with the insurance process, did insurance cover yours, I have standard life and my husband has Desjardins so between the two we got our fingers crossed. Alberta Health said they cover some of the fees which really help, but with us both getting it done at the same time the costs are double.

Any other advise anyone is willing to share it would be greatly appresiated.

Thanks a bunch.

[I-wanna-be-a-loser 10]

I am from alberta too!! I think we chatted b4, we have the same surgon too... I didn't go through insurance cause I didn't want to deal with the hoopla... I hope you get some of the costs covered! When is your date?? I am November 30th!!

[momee3021 3]

We are in Ontario but my husband works for the Federal Government and his insurance told me no they will not cover any of the cost. He is with Sunlife.

[princess77 16]

I was hopping for Dec 16th but by the way things look it will be later than that. We are waiting for our referral letter from our doctor. Then we got to submit everything. But either way covered or not we are going to book it just have to wait to hear.