Questions!

Emmily · January 11, 2007

Hi there, passing through trying to research lapban !

I live in Arizona right now, lived in Toronto all my life and its hard for me trying to find a dr to contact while I'm over here.

Perhaps some of you have suggestions on drs? All and any are welcome and very much appreciated!

Also-how long was the wait time to get approved? If there is an approval time? I've read many weight requirements but I'm not sure which is right.

I've recently gained alot of weight and I am very very very very unhappy.

Looking back at old pictures and how I used to be simply destroys me [i weighed 119 most of my life] and now I feel like I'm sinking soon to drown.

I'm really hoping that lap ban can help me!

I feel like I've tried everything. And it only seems like i"m getting worse.

[word to the wise- if LipoDissolve comes to Canada if it already isn't DON'T DO IT. Its expensive and has left me with stretch marks in which I never had. Also its very painful.]

After reading some of the other posts everyone here seems to be really friendly and helpful and thats really cool to see :huggie:

thanks!

CLOE · January 11, 2007

Welcome Emmily!!

I'm not sure what your exact situation is, but I know in Canada, except for Alberta, Lap-Band is not covered, it is self-pay. I do know there are some insurance company's is the US that cover it, but I do not know them, you should try the main forum, you'll get way more info for that.

All I can tell you is that Lap-Band was the best thing I have ever done. I wish I could have done it years ago. Personally, I have no side-effects, it been a wonderful and exciting journey. Like everything it has it's ups and downs, but the nice thing is that it's always there working for you. It's been marvelous!!!

Good Luck to you, come visit us anytime, or with more questions!!

argon · January 12, 2007

Hey Emmily,

Are you wanting to get banded in Canada? It would probably be cheaper than having it done in the US, assuming your insurance (because I guess you have american insurance, which may cover it.) wouldn't cover it.

How much are you lookin to lose? Or how much do you need to lose?