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loosinthechubbs
on 8/17/14 11:22 am - High Level, Canada
VSG on 10/15/14 with
Topic: RE: detailed receipt for health care from specialized bariatrics

Hi Jinx,

I am going through them as well for my surgery. I found that the price break down was in the full package I downloaded and printed off that they sent me. My coordinator is Cathy. 

loosinthechubbs
on 8/17/14 11:20 am - High Level, Canada
VSG on 10/15/14 with
Topic: RE: VGS Surgery Booked for Mexico -- any tips I need to know?

Hi Archrace,

 

I'm curious about the out of country medical form you mentioned. I am going on my own to a surgeon that works through the lighter me program, rather than through the company its self. Who would be the best person to fill out that form for my surgery? The doctor or myself? 

 

Thanks!

loosinthechubbs
on 8/17/14 11:14 am - High Level, Canada
VSG on 10/15/14 with
Topic: RE: Mexico Surgeries

Hi Flankers,

I have been researching weight loss surgery in Mexico for the past two years. I finally was able to make the decision to go ahead with the procedure this year. I researched the Weight loss forever program out of Alberta and Sask. but after more research and price comparisons I decided to go with Specialized Bariatrics with Dr. Lopez in Puerto Vallarta for half of the costs that WLF was quoting. The reason for this is that I set everything up on my own, including my air fair and connecting with local doctors and dieticians in my home community. I do know that if you are looking at wanting to complete weight loss surgery though Alberta Health Services it can be a very lengthy process, I am currently partaking in that process right now, however I did not want to wait almost 2 years for the surgery its self and that is why I chose to go with surgery in Mexico.

honeybe5
on 8/16/14 8:36 am - calgary, Canada
Topic: RE: Looking for information on Lap Band Surgery in Calgary

hi amanda i just joined this website for obesityhelp and was wanting to talk with others about this surgery and if its offered in calgary?thanks sandy

honeybe5
on 8/16/14 8:32 am - calgary, Canada
Topic: RE: Looking for information on Lap Band Surgery in Calgary

To whom it may concern , i am wanting info about the lab band surgery and if anyone offers it in calgary ,alberta ? thanks sandy

Jayjayjj
on 8/15/14 12:31 am - Canada
Topic: RE: Mexico Surgeries

Just do it!

i seen lots of people that just went down and did it on their own. It's a piece of cake and you get treated very good!

i think anyone considering this should get it done in mexico

Jayjayjj
on 8/15/14 12:27 am - Canada
Topic: RE: 10% pre surgery weight loss? And Red Deer clinic First appointment.

If you get turned away just go down to Mexico and have it done. There was no hassle, no appointments, and honestly you couldn't be treated any better in canada 

I'm glad I didn't have to go thru all the hassle or 10%

just a 1 week diet and I was good to go

Tara W.
on 8/13/14 6:01 am - Canada
Topic: RE: 10% pre surgery weight loss? And Red Deer clinic First appointment.

Thank you

Sleeved by Dr.Menezes at Red Deer Hospital July 16th 2015

HW 315 SW 262 CW 203-month 1 -27lbs, month 2 -7lbs, month 3 -9lbs, month 4 -8lbs, month 5 -10lbs, Month 6 -0lbs (thanks Christmas), Month 7 -8lbs,

jinx0323
on 8/13/14 3:50 am
Topic: detailed receipt for health care from specialized bariatrics

i went through specialized bariatrics for my surgery and they are telling me that they only have a lump sum package amount and cannot give me a break down of charges and with out a break down of charges i cannot claim it with alberta health or taxes. anyone ever get a broken down receipt from them and who did you speak with/who was your coordinator. i am pretty sure all my claims will be rejected with out this info and i am sure that i once saw someone say they had gotten a break down with them but i cannot find it.

thanks

 

jinx0323
on 8/13/14 3:47 am
Topic: RE: 10% pre surgery weight loss? And Red Deer clinic First appointment.

there are 2 sisters that fgot turned away from red deer cannot remeber there info but they have a blog and another lady named Anne got turned away from edmonton because she lost too much weight pre op and they did not think that there was any value in surgery for her.  if you use your search tool you should find both there stories on here.

 

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