stoongal 10 Posted June 4, 2010 Hi everyone, My name is bali and i am looking to get sleeve done with doctor Almanza buit the price seems too good to be true. I am so scared because my finances are not so great and dr almanza price is really good but some of the comments are kindda scary how people get infection and the way thier recovery centre are like. Can someone put me in a right direction please. I can't recommend them anymore, their safety record and aftercare is bad especially when things go wrong, Dr Almanza does not go to the recovery house and follow up with people, he is too busy doing surgeries. So if you MUST go, be sure to get out of there if you are having lots of pain, don't wait! Leave and get back to Canada ASAP, and go to emergency and get checked out! Betancourt is not a real doctor, and the housekeepers give shots and remove drains, so no real medical care after your surgery. Please please check these out: http://www.obesityhelp.com/member/rolltideroll/ Prissy4115's Profile Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigdd 0 Posted June 4, 2010 hi eloquentblue, i'm planning on getting sleeved and will probably go to PSSC due to location/reputation but my concern is still the high cost. i noticed that you said you were able to write off a majority of the $22000. how did you do that? also, how far did it take to drive to edmonds? i live in maple ridge, bc claim in under medical on your income tax Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
therealme 0 Posted June 4, 2010 thanks so much for the info, eloquentblue!! my consult is on june 9th. i'm going to have to investigate how much i could get back on my return as i'm currently on maternity leave. i'll let you know how the consult goes....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
redroses47 1 Posted June 5, 2010 great! look forward to hearing your updates Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
**LaSaJaTa** 4 Posted June 16, 2010 Hello, I just found this Forum on the Sleeve Talk website and was wondering if there were any fellow Canadians out there. I am waiting for my first appointment Nov 16th in Victoria with Dr Amson. I want to have the VSG and hopefully asap. The wait is about three years, from what I've been told, and unless I can find 15,000 dollars somewhere I'll be waiting it out LoL. I'd love to here from you!:biggrin0: Hi everyone, I'm in Missisauga, and have just confirmed the 15th of July with Dr. Aceves! So excited. Gotta run, but will be back on to soon, so if anyone has any questions, let me know. Happy to share anything I can to promote this wonderful tool. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BEARKAT 0 Posted June 16, 2010 I am here from Saskatchewan, going to Mexico for mine on July 16, costing me, but I want/need to get it done. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
therealme 0 Posted June 16, 2010 Hi BearKat, who's your dr in mexico? Mine is on July 15th and i'm going to Dr.Alvarez Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackBerryJuice 349 Posted June 26, 2010 Hi everyone, I am in Alberta and am planning to get sleeved in the 2nd week of August with Dr. Aceves - haven't booked a date yet, but will do so in the next 2 days. Anyone thinking of heading there in the 2nd week of August? Anyone from Alberta on this board? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AutumnLily 77 Posted June 27, 2010 Alberta here. Congrats on getting a date. I am still waiting for time off to book. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bigdd 0 Posted June 27, 2010 Hi... im from S.E B.C. close to the crowsnest pass alberta...sleeved 7 months ago Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nikwell 0 Posted June 28, 2010 Hi, Im in BC and will be having my surgery with Dr Aceves on Aug 6th...excited!! Anyone else around that time? Nikki Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miss Lili 0 Posted June 29, 2010 Hi guys! I am in Montreal, and as you all know, us Quebecers like to be different from the rest of the country... Government will not pay for out of province/out of country surgeries.. Cost of sleeve in Montreal 19,000 Wait time public system is 4 years... SOOO.. I am off to Mexico... in september probably, as I have to travel for work in August (really would have liked to have it done yesterday!!) Anyone going in September? to Juarez I think... have not finalized yet, so any onfo will be great!:thumbup: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
want 0 Posted June 29, 2010 Sleeved June 23, 2010 with Dr. Almanza in Mexico! Awesome experience. My mom watched the entire surgery on the monitor, and was very impressed! If you accept that you are having surgery in a different country and DON'T expect the same treatment you get here in Canada... I think you will be impressed! Great experience, no leaks, or issues, and I am now on the losing side! Down 10 lbs since surgery so far Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BlackBerryJuice 349 Posted July 2, 2010 Just booked Aug. 9 with Dr. Aceves. Please PM me if you are around that date. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Miss Lili 0 Posted July 2, 2010 And I just booked septmeber 14 at Star Medica... if anyone else is there at the same time.... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
