Fills available in Canada

[Tiger 0]

Thank You Argon,

I am also waiting om info regarding fills here in Edmonton, also where are Drs. Birch and davey located?

[CanadaSunshine 0]

The lapband surgeons in Edmonton do not do bands on a "private" basis. (Just through the "program" and it's covered by Alberta Health Care.) I have heard from other people that they have had trouble getting fills in Edmonton and Red Deer.

I certainly hope I'm wrong. Please let us know if you have any luck.:couch2:

*crossing fingers*

[Alberta Deb 0]

I live north of Edmonton as well and I just had a fill done by a radiologist in Grande Prairie. I was the first one he's ever done. Drinking the barium isn't that pleasant especially when I know that a fill is about a 30 second procedure with the docs in Toronto but it sure beats spending all that money travelling. If you want any more info let me know.

[Tiger 0]

AlbertaDeb,

Yes please give me the info, incase this Edmonton thing dosen't happen, I travel alot and I would like to have as much info as possible. I never know where I may be so it would be nice to make an appointment in the general direction I am going. Thanks

[Alberta Deb 0]

Tiger,

The radiologist's name is Dr. Jim in Grande Prairie. I had to be referred by my family doc and there was a 2 - 3 month waiting period because I believe it's thru AHC. Now that he has done the procedure on me, I will have a standing order at the hospital for the next one and won't have to do the referral thing again. Hope this helps.

Deb

[argon 3]

Deb, you're lucky! Fills like that, most of us can only dream of!! LOL Seriously... it's a good thing. You should have seen the bruise I got from all the port-pushing and prodding during my last fill. And he can see if anything looks 'off' (or at least send a pic to your surgeon to look at, if you suspect something)

Do you have to pay for the fills by him?

:couch2:

[Lila 0]

Hello Mandi

Thanks for the info. The woman in dauphin

Did she get a new band ? I wonder who is doing her fills now? Are you in touch w/ her? I probably would not want to see the doc that made a boo boo.

I have booked flight to Toronto for Nov , since TLBC books the first fill 6 weeks after surgery.

I am going be spend a great deal of time in Mexico this winter:biggrin1: so I guess I do the reverse of every one else and get my fills there!!!!!

Thanks mandi and all the others for all you help and info!!!

5 days till I begin my pre-op diet! Oh my gawd I think I 'm going to puke I just realized my surgery is 15 days away :couch2:

[Alberta Deb 0]

I haven't had to pay so far, I think it may be thru AHC because I was referred by my doc but honestly, I don't care. It would still be cheaper and more convenient than having to fly to Toronto!

Deb

[Tiger 0]

Deb, Thanks for the info I will be checking out the radiologist in Grande Prairie.

[CLOE 0]

Hey Lila, Don't be nervous, Be excited!!!!! I know, thats easy for me to say. I was nervous too, but I would do it again, in a heartbeat! Just get excited, it's gonna be great!!!!!

[Tiger 0]

Hey Lila chin up you are starting off on an adventure, you will be absolutely amazed at the recovery, I find it hard to believe I had no discomfort, and so much to gain sorry to lose. All the best

[Lila 0]

Thank you everyone for your good wishes.

I hope I recover quickly. I had a breast lift March 05 and I went out for dinner the same nite!

I didn't take any days off after my lap band surgery. (Office/retail setting ).so I am crossing my fingers that I'll be good to go!

4 days till I start the pre-op diet eeeek!!!

[Time2live 0]

I went to Dr.Mitchell yesterday for my first fill. He charges 100.00. He's very funny and a really nice man. He missed the first try but got my port on the second. He's new to this procedure but he's a bariatric specialist so he seems to be pretty compassionate about his patients. I've had horrific experiences with Doctors so I was really nervous but he totally put me at ease.

[CanadaSunshine 0]

Tiger,

The radiologist's name is Dr. Jim in Grande Prairie. I had to be referred by my family doc and there was a 2 - 3 month waiting period because I believe it's thru AHC. Now that he has done the procedure on me, I will have a standing order at the hospital for the next one and won't have to do the referral thing again. Hope this helps.

Deb

Just for the record, I did manage to get a referral from my Dr. to see Dr. Jim. My Dr. spoke to him directly and he made it quite clear he has no intention of doing fills any more.:think

Deb, you're a lucky lucky girl!

..and Tiger, did you have any luck in Edmonton?