Mexico for a Canadian

[bandiva 0]

I had no problems travelling back. But, when we say pack light we mean PACK LIGHT!! lol.I brought pain killers (just in case) for the flight, but I never had to use them.Be strong my friend! Your best health is just around the corner!

[Unsure15 0]

Does anyone know of a fill doc in Edmonton?

How much are the fills in Calgary, if you get the surgery done in Mexico?

This forum has been A LOT of help!

[JustDee 0]

Jac I was just hoping you could give me a bit more information on Dr Ortiz, my husband is consdering using him for his lapband surgery and I am concened about him leaving Canada to have this surgery.

[JAC 1]

I had a great experience with Dr. Ortiz and would recommend him to anyone. The clinic was much cleaner and more efficient than any clinic here. The care by the nursing staff was excellent. I had a giant hiatal hernia that was fixed at the same time so I was in quite a bit of pain following surgery and the staff was excellent in helping me manage the pain and giving me tips to help me heal. I would have no concerns at all about leaving Canada for medical treatment at that clinic.

[JustDee 0]

Can someone fill me in on the process of submitting to Alberta Health Care and what the refund might be. Also did anybody use it as a tax write off.

[mumwithnobum 0]

Yes ABhealth refunded about $1200 back and we used the rest as a medical expense.

Myself and my husband used Dr Ortiz and I have recommended him to a few people who have had a good experience.

Good luck

[JAC 1]

Can someone fill me in on the process of submitting to Alberta Health Care and what the refund might be. Also did anybody use it as a tax write off.

There is a form on the AB Health Care website for out of country procedures that you need to submit along with an itemized receipt from the clinic. You can also claim everything else as a medical expenses, including the cost of the flight on your taxes. You need to follow the Revenue Canada rules on this, but I was able to claim everything, including a meal allowance, even though I was on a liquid diet the whole time I was there.

[JustDee 0]

Thank You everybody for your help. I have booked my surgery for June 28 th. I am excited and nervous at the same time. Can the people who get fills in Calgary please tell me who they use and how they went about contacting and setting up an appointment with them. I am going back to Dr Ortiz for my first fill but after that i would like to stay in Province

[Laura Lane 0]

i totally recommend Dr. Aceves from Mexicali. his staff is reliable and professional. I was sleeved with him and i had an excellent experience, haven't had any complications and the followup is excellent as well. Check them out, or call Nina, she's the patient coordinator, she'll gladly give you all the necessary information. Goodluck, and please feel free to ask.

[Lannae 46]

I can not beleive this post is this old, but I will take a shot!! I am really leaning towards Mexico anyone have any doctor suggestions?? I have a couple that I really like and have researched but just want to see if it some of the same..also, as someone posted above, you can get money back from Health Care???? would like more info on this!!

[Tristessa 11]

I can not beleive this post is this old, but I will take a shot!! I am really leaning towards Mexico anyone have any doctor suggestions?? I have a couple that I really like and have researched but just want to see if it some of the same..also, as someone posted above, you can get money back from Health Care???? would like more info on this!!

Yes, you should get anywhere from $1200-$1800 back from Alberta Health Care if you have surgery out of country.

The out of country form is here:http://www.health.alberta.ca/documents/AHCIP-form-AHC0934.pdf

Out of province form for Physician services: http://www.health.alberta.ca/documents/AHCIP-form-AHC0693.pdf

Take the physician services form with you and have the clinic fill in the physician information. Then get a detailed, itemized receipt for all services, tests, etc. that were completed during your stay. You can submit that with the above forms to AHS.

[Lannae 46]

Huge thank you!!! That just makes it that much better!!! One step closer...thank you!!!

[Crush 0]

Yes, I claimed everything including the flight, a per diem amount for food (not that you eat anything while down there), cost for surgery, and any other travel expenses (i.e. km travelled to get to the airport). It worked out to about $15,000 the year that I went, but the Canadian dollar was much lower then compared to now.

If the price is $15,000, wouldn't it be more cost effective and less hassle to get it done locally?

I'm just curious as I have trouble finding real world, current pricing with all the hidden fees included etc.

[Lannae 46]

Hi Crush, I ended up going to Mexico and having my surgery by Dr.Ortiz, and all I can say is, fantastic!! Great care, and so far great results!!! the cost was $500 dep, then $4500.00 upon arrival to the clinic. I feel great, no hesitation!! good luck with your choice and dont look back!!