banders in British Columbia

[smilinggirl 1]

OMG, Dr. Arseneau was AWESOME! He is sooo nice and very helpful! What a difference a doctor makes!

So glad to hear Dr. Arsendau was awesome because I have my first fill with him in 2 weeks!

[happyinvancouver 0]

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[happyinvancouver 0]

Anyone planning to go to Mexico to get banded on the Canada Day Long Weekend?

It would be great to travel with someone.

Thanks happyinvancouver

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[cjb747@hotmail.com 0]

I just had a fill from Dr Kluftinger last week and he is very approachable and respectful. Youngish guy.

He will take patients with a BMI of 35 or higher and ya, I like him. He told me a bit about what he offers, such as his patients see a his nutritionist and exercise specialist. He will take any patients for fills, and charges 125.00.

I am just really happy to have someone local for my fills and follow ups.

I just had my lap band filled 2 weeks ago from Dr Kluftinger , he is a very nice doctor. He spend some time with me and talked about the lap band and nutrition. I am happy that I have a Doctor that is closer than Vancouver . I live in Castlegar BC and it is still a four hours drive but that is better than eight hours . It is good to have support that is more local. I was banded in Toronto .

Cheers

Carrie

[Skinny Val 0]

Hi: Even if we went back to school the bc gov't would soon close us down if we tried to open a private clinic. LOL They are death on private clinics. One tried to open and the gov't shut them down. now they only accept WCB cases and out of province visitors. The three doctors that have been annointed are struggling to meet the demand but the authorities won't give them more hospital or time and/or money to take on more patients. They still are in the dark ages that 1) loose weight by dieting and exercise. The won't acknowledge that does not work as the majority put the weight back on. The yo yo effect cause even more health issues. I won't hold my breath that the authorities will become Enlightened. Hopefully they will read in the Vacouver Sun today an article that indicates studies show gastric bypass a success if patients follow up with their surgeons at least once a year. I am sure the band has just as good a success rate if not better. Doddie

I an having my lapband surgery at The False Creek Surgical Centre in Vancouver & I will have my fills done there as well. Perhaps give them a call,

[Kiskis 56]

I had my lap band done at False Creek. I see my surgeon every 2 months.

[Sooke 0]

My surgeon was Dr Brad Amson in Victoria. No charge for fills - they are covered by the original payment fpr as long as you need them I had it done at Victoria Surgery where they use the Mid Band. Day surgery, treated wonderfully with follow up 2 days later. Surgery was Sept 1st and just had my first fill. Short ferry ride maybe a better option than a flight and overnight stay. Google him

Hey all,

I'm in Toronto and got my band at TLBC

However, my mom back in BC is looking to get one too!

She found one doctor in Delta, but they have like a 4 month wait or something...

Sooo, I was wondering if any of you knew where else in the Lowermainland she could get it done???

She lives in Surrey, fyi.

[Sooke 0]

I first visited Dr Amson in Victoria in June 2011 decided to go go ahead and was banded on Sept 1st. Google Victoria Surgery or Dr Brad Amson. Very nice doctor he does his own fills in his office (cost covered by surgery costs $15000.00 is that expensive?). Lots of support and information. Beautiful ferry ride - only $13 for foot passenger.

Yes, Doddie, a one month waiting list is really awesome!

It really IS strange to me that there aren't more surgeons doing this surgery in BC. This IS the most beautiful province! Lol! ducks for cover.

But, yes, I do see more happening in the future. In the meantime, I think we should go back to med school and become lap band specialists.

And I hope you find a fill doc or nurse closer. Even with cheap flights, it is time consuming.

[Doddie63 6]

I first visited Dr Amson in Victoria in June 2011 decided to go go ahead and was banded on Sept 1st. Google Victoria Surgery or Dr Brad Amson. Very nice doctor he does his own fills in his office (cost covered by surgery costs $15000.00 is that expensive?). Lots of support and information. Beautiful ferry ride - only $13 for foot passenger.

Yes a lot has happened since I posted my displeasure in 2007. The False Creek Clinic, Dr. Woodhead in Delta is with Slimband, etc. Fills are still tough to find if you are not with a major clinic but there are some GPs that do them, just have to find them. Seems more and more doctors are becoming more knowledgeable on the issues of weight control (not just exercise and starve). However in BC, age discrimination is alive and well. I am advised that anyone over 65 can't get a band in BC yet in Toronto any age is acceptable. Progress is slow.