I'm Losing My Mind !!! Any Albertans out there with VSG?

[TaniaB 37]

I'm from Cold Lake, and was sleeved in Edmonton. 1yr out next week and almost 100lbs down. No regrets at all, at first you look at at your tiny little portions and miss eating a supersized meal but your satisfied on so much less, and around 10 months out you can eat much more, maybe 1 - 11/2 cups of food... meat fills you faster, but I can now eat a big salad.

Just remember how much better you'll feel and how good you'll look when the weight comes off, and never really being hungry again.

I had no problems at all a sleeve of steel, can eat everything and do but in much maller portions. I'm a slow loser, so that's been frustrating but slowly still dropping weight.

You may mourn for your food but that will pass as you lose the weight and feel so much better.

Oh and my wait for surgery in Edmonton was only about 6 months and I didn't go through weight wise clinic either. Plus it's free.

[MouseOnTheMile 186]

Oh and my wait for surgery in Edmonton was only about 6 months and I didn't go through weight wise clinic either. Plus it's free.

Hello fellow Edmontonians and surrounding areas!

TaniaB,

I was wondering how you went about getting your surgery. I tried calling a surgeons office and he directed me to weight wise and then they told me I need a note from my physician (I actually have that appointment tomorrow). I want to get this under way ASAP as I am committed to getting this surgery as a weight loss tool and don't want them giving me the run around. In fact I was sad to hear that in Canada we don't offer self pay because I don't want to fret about being denied approval and would rather just pay myself and have it done sooner.

Sorry for rambling, the point I'm trying to get across is just asking what steps you took towards your sleeve if not through weight wise. I'd much appreciate the information

[bigred57 10]

Did u self pay? Or how did u pay?

[bigred57 10]

So how do u rate your experience with dr almanza? Where did u stay? Were u self pay?

[bigred57 10]

Hi ' date='

I am from Calgary. I got sleeved here in Calgary on October 28th. Through the program with Alberta Health services.

Glad to hear we have other sleevers in Alberta.

Thanks[/quote']

So how much was it? Did Alberta health pay for it? And how do u do that? Great job

[bigred57 10]

So how did u get the sleeve done for free? Would love to do that

[freespirit99 16]

Hey There! Im in Alberta also, Grande Prairie Area. I had my Surgery in Mexico and I paid for part of it myself and the rest I got a loan. Im down 52lbs since surgery May 20, 2013. Its still a daily struggle but over all Im happy and its been totally worth it

[MouseOnTheMile 186]

Hey There! Im in Alberta also' date=' Grande Prairie Area. I had my Surgery in Mexico and I paid for part of it myself and the rest I got a loan. Im down 52lbs since surgery May 20, 2013. Its still a daily struggle but over all Im happy and its been totally worth it [/quote']

Have you attempt to get any reimbursement of the cost through healthcare? Which doctor did you go to?

[freespirit99 16]

Have you attempt to get any reimbursement of the cost through healthcare? Which doctor did you go to?

I think I will submit my receipts for my taxes and I might get a break there! No hassle and was booked for surgery 1 month after deciding to do it!

I went through Weightloss For Eternity... I believe I had Dr.Lopez and I've had no complaints

[solea78 32]

Hi everyone,

Im from Fort Saskatchewan (just outside of Edmonton) & hadVSG surgery in Mexico with dr. Ponce de leon last Monday...would love to meet others whove gone through the process

[AsH26 1]

Hi

I'm not meaning to be nosy but how did your procedure cost. I have the lapband however within a few years will probably go to sleeve

And the dr was great?

Thank you so much for your time

Ashley

[AsH26 1]

What is the dr name that does it in Edmonton? From what I read there are some good ones. And would you be able to tell me the approx cost

Thanks everyone

[Magician44 15]

I'm having my done in March 19 (2 days from my surgery now!). I am doing it in Calgary. I can share my experience with u if you like.

[ema-j 20]

Edmonton April 9th. But I went thru weight wise

[Louise Reid 0]

Hi all

I am new here, considering the gastric sleeve. Trying to decide between Mexico (OCC VS Ready4achange) and here in Alberta. Going to get referral sent to weigh wise next Monday. May try and get a referral to Dr Doug Davey who I heard takes referrals without going through weight wise.

I would like to know how long it took you from referral to surgery in Alberta. Thanks