Waiting in Alberta

jogirl · August 7, 2008

Hi there...I am new to this world. I never wanted the gastric bypass, but upon research I have landed here in Lap-Band World. And from what everyone says...it seems like a good place to be!! I have been overweight since grade 4 and would like to lose this weight once and for all.

I had my doctor say to me when I questioned her if I should go thru with this surgery..."If you knew how to lose the weight probably the first time...you wouldn't be here" And that makes sense to me. I am in Alberta and tried to get into the Calgary clinic, but I was told today, that the clinic is only for paitents in the Calgary Health region (bummer!!). So my doctor phoned around and found a surgeon in Red Deer and I have an appointment with them for a consultation. But I am also looking at one of the clinics in Toronto and Mexico. But it would be nice to have the surgery close to home...and free...or cheaper than $20,000, but I am not going to limit myself.

I have done research on the net (found this site!!) And I am quite excitied to see all the people that this has helped, and hope soon to join you!! Thanks for reading.

mica · August 9, 2008

Hi,

I was banded in Tijuana, Mexico Jan 25/08. so far am down about 40 lbs! I paid $7500.00 for the surgery plus costs of getting down there etc... but it was well worth it. The clinic i went through has good follow up through a nurse you can reach by phone. I have a fill nurse here in Saskatoon who does fills for $75.00.

I had a low bmi, but am short and have struggled with my weight (as we all have) all my life. Finally, I have a tool to help control my eating! I can eat anything but only in small amounts. I have only had one fill since being banded.

Feel free to contact me should you have any questions.

Good luck with everything, sounds like you have a great Dr.!