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Well, we'll see if this works. Happy to have other Canadians to compare surgeries, etc. with. Our provincial medical care is different from the American, from the sounds of it. Really curious about that. Let's chat!

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Hey hey!! You got it working!

I also agree it seems much easier to get insurance to pay for barriactic surgery in the states

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Good morning!

I'n 29 days from surgery...I can't remember if you gave me your surgery date. (and remind me where you're from? I've been on so many forums/FB that I'm a little overwhelmed by all the information.

I didn't have to 'apply' for surgery. Maybe the surgeon's office does that? I feel badly for all the people waiting to hear from their insurance companies after doing so many weeks for dieting, tests, psych evaluations. Did you have to have one? Just curious.

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My surgery date is june 2... I am going to Mexico to have the procedure... I was approved here in Alberta but later was told that because of my bmi and not having any co morbidities i would be on a list for 18-24 months.

I am from Fort mcmurray Alberta, all my in-laws live in Sooke so I go to victoria every year! Very lucky gal

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Hi fellow Canadians!

I am a newbie. Is there anyone else from Alberta? I am going to see my family doc this week to discuss Gastric Sleeve surgery but mostly from what I have read have decided to go to Mexico for the surgery. I have been approved at A Lighter Me in Tijuana already! Am I right by saying that you need to jump through a lot more hoops to get the surgery here and be covered by Alberta Health Care Insurance. Anybody from Alberta/Canada go through A Lighter Me? So far my communication with them has been outstanding. I already feel taken care of. I like the idea of going away for 6 days, being taken care of by people who only just focus on WLS and be in the hands of such experts! If there is anyone from Calgary who would be willing to connect with me I would really appreciate it. I won't be doing the surgery until January of 2015 and can't wait!!! Thanks.

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Hi fellow Canadians, I just returned from Mexico and am so glad I went. July 1 was the start of a new life for me. Stick with it . :D

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