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 Member Since: 05/25/11 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 1/4/12 7:50 pm Hello
I have a few questions about bariatric surgery in BC. Where do they do the surgeries? What criteria do pts need to meet..ex BMI range? What is the wait time? I'm curious about VSG and RNY. Any information would be greatly appreciated. |
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 Canada Member Since: 03/28/10 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 1/5/12 9:42 am The wait time is about 5 years depending on what dr you see. Every dr uses there own bmi scale so you would need to ask the surgeon. Dr Amson is the best dr for doing the surgery. |
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 Fanny Bay Vancouver Island BC, Canada Member Since: 01/31/09 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 2/7/12 8:34 pm No Dr Malik is the Best!  CathyBhttp://cathy-todayinanutshell.blogspot.com/    |
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Burnaby, BC, Canada Member Since: 06/14/11 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 1/5/12 9:47 am Go to www.westcoastbariatricsurgery.com to answer all of your questions. Dr. Sampath seems to be the busiest, with a wait list of about a year for first consult. Dr. Nguyen is also very good and I believe he has a shorter wait list. They both work together in Richmond. |
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Member Since: 05/25/11 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 1/5/12 8:06 pm Do you know if the waiting list is shorter for VSG than RNY? |
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Burnaby, BC, Canada Member Since: 06/14/11 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 1/6/12 5:29 pm The wait list for VSG or RNY in Richmond should be about the same. About a year for first consult, then it depends on how well you follow the prescribed program this team of doctors has set up. The "Winning at Losing" classes at the Garrat Wellness Centre in Richmond, can be taken before your first consult, which may speed up the process for you. Start a journal to record all food eaten and all activity (exercise) ASAP, so you can show the doctors that you are ready for the surgery. Also research weight loss surgery so that you are prepared for you first consult. Everything you can do before the first appointment could put you into a better position for a surgery date. |
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 Abbotsford, Canada Member Since: 03/22/11 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 1/5/12 4:58 pm Last Edit: 1/5/12 4:58 am Going to the doctors in Richmond is your best bet, the wait is shorter and they have an excellent before and after care/support program. I had mine (RnY) on the Island and had to wait 3 years, and Tang and Amson have no after care/support program in place so you are pretty much on your own. Where are you in B.C., my suggestion is you attend a support group near you, I go to one in Langley and in Abbotsford, and I know there are ones in Chilliwack and Vancouver. There are alot of people who have had their surgeries at Westcoast with excellent results/experiences so far!  |
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 Canada Member Since: 12/05/11 [Latest Posts] | Allie A. has deleted this message. |
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 Canada Member Since: 02/07/11 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 1/5/12 9:50 pm I was sleeved Nov. 7 2011 In Richmond Hospital..Dr.Sampath covered by MSP The Drs. on the Island have a much longer waitlist.. The Richmond Drs. are getting a much longer waitlist as well. |
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Member Since: 05/25/11 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 1/7/12 1:23 pm Thanks!
How long did it take for your first appt from the time your referral letter was sent? |
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Canada Member Since: 02/07/11 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 1/7/12 2:01 pm I think it was close to two months before I heard from them to get an appointment.. but I then asked to be on the cancelation list and did get in sooner.... His list is getting very long.... best to get in the line as soon as possible |
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Member Since: 05/25/11 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 1/7/12 2:06 pm Can you also be on the wait list for surgery? |
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Burnaby, BC, Canada Member Since: 06/14/11 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 1/7/12 5:11 pm My referral took a week and a half to get my first consult booked, which was for 5 days later (Mar.7). Then a marathon of many tests and appointments with 4 other specialist doctors. I had my RNY done on October 3, and am now down by 106 pounds (54 pounds down before RNY). Barb |
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 VSG (02/06/12) Member Since: 08/18/11[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 1/7/12 7:34 am VSG and RNY are definetely covered by MSP. The wait times on the island are crazy but Richmond's are still very reasonable but getting longer. |
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 Victoria, Canada RNY (02/01/12) Member Since: 12/23/10[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 1/10/12 4:31 pm With respect, I think it depends on who you see on the island. I was referred to Dr. Malik in December 2010 and I'm booked for RNY with him one year and 3 days after my consult with him.  HW 262, BMI 46.2 / SW 216, BMI 38.2 / CW 176 / GW 140 *45 lbs were lost pre-op. 5' 3 1/2" |
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 Member Since: 04/12/11 [Latest Posts] | Post Date: 1/5/12 9:56 pm I was sleeved Nov. 14/11 in Richmond with Dr. Sampath MSP covered everything. My wait was about 3 months until first appointment, and then 5 and a half months from first appointment until surgery. But I know his wait list is a lot longer now. I was very lucky to get in when I did. But I believe its still less of a wait then the Island. |
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 Canada RNY (03/26/12) Member Since: 11/30/11[Latest Posts] | Post Date: 1/19/12 12:43 pm Last Edit: 1/19/12 12:44 pm After researching gastric bypass surgery for 3 years I finally was ready to start the long road until the surgery. I came upon Dr.Nguyen/Dr.Sampath accidentally....my doctor's office hadn't even heard of them. My first consult with Dr.Nguyen was May 10, 2011 and I waited about 3 months to get into see him. I went through many many appointments with an Internist, a Respitory specialist, a phsychiatrist and a nutritionist. After a barrage of tests, it was discovered that I have mild sleep apnea, a deviated septum (my nose septum is crooked) and I have a very tender gag refelx (upper GI) otherwise my cholesterol and blood pressure are fabulous. The appointments are fairly spread out and the more you listen to every piece of advice, the better off you will be. I was notified yesterday that my surgery is scheduled for April 10, 2012 so it took exactly 11 months from my first consult. I heard when I was at an appointment that the wait time is over a year for either doctor now and Victoria is around 3-5 years (that is what they told my cousin anyways). This long journey has been worth every appointment and test that I have been through. I am so excited to start the rest of my life and just be normal. Good luck! Karen |
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