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cloudless
on 2/29/12 3:46 am - Gatineau, QC, Canada

VSG on 10/16/12

Topic: RE: Montreal Newbie: What do I do now?

I've never ever heard of any Canadian insurance that covers this surgery - because it is provincially covered...I'd love to hear if its out there. Otherwise it's just dealing with the terrible wait times. Ontario is doing much better. I live close to Ottawa/Gatineau border, and honestly if I was just in the beginning process, I would move to Ontario and wait 1 year vs stay in Quebec and wait 3+ years. I've been waiting since Sept 2009, and last time I called they said I would probably get my call September 2012.

Elena

MissCurves
on 2/27/12 9:14 am

RNY on 03/26/13

Topic: RE: Montreal Newbie: What do I do now?

Thank you ladies for the input....

Unfortunately,Self pay is not an option for me. But I am shopping around for an insurance company that will cover the surgery.. Does anyone know of a company to recommend that covers it?

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Gabriella21
on 2/27/12 8:16 am - Roxboro, Canada

Topic: RE: Montreal Newbie: What do I do now?

Hi Newbie...

I concur with what Elena has said about Dr.Christou. As for Dr. Garneau (my surgeon) I was told by his bariatric nurse a few weeks ago that the wait time now is 3-4 years so a bit longer than thought.

Having insurance will open the door for you and have the surgery done in less than a month. Only you need to find an insurance that would cover the surgery. Or self pay.

Good luck and keep us posted!
Ada

cloudless
on 2/27/12 7:14 am - Gatineau, QC, Canada

VSG on 10/16/12

Topic: RE: Montreal Newbie: What do I do now?

Hi there -

There is a 3 year wait list for vsg with Dr. Atlas. It is paid for by Quebec provincial insurance.

Dr. Christou is no longer doing bariatric surgery through the publicly funded route. He would be retired by the time your turn comes up. He is private surgeon for the past few years. If you want to pay for surgery with Dr. Christou, you can have it done within a few months. If you are wanting your surgery to be covered by public system, I would suggest a referral to one of the other surgeons like Dr. Garneau, Dr. Denis or Dr. Atlas, but be prepared to wait 2.5 - 3 years.

Here is a link to a recent video interview with Dr. Christou regarding wait times.

http://www.globalmontreal.com/quebecs+bariatric+surgery+wait +times+a+doctors+perspective/6442587286/story.html

Good luck!

Elena

MissCurves
on 2/27/12 5:41 am, edited 2/27/12 7:05 am

RNY on 03/26/13

Topic: Montreal Newbie: What do I do now?

Hello... I have made my profile a little while ago but I am only now posting for the first time. I just came home from the doctor(family doc). I have a referral to see Dr. Christou at the Royal Vic hospital. From my online research I have found that the waiting list is 10 years+.... Is this true? Is there another option? Is this my only option if I don't have privet insurance? Should I get privet insurance, will i get surgery faster?? Thanks in advance

Part 1
www.globalmontreal.com/wait+times+lag+behind+goals+for+baria tric+surgeries+in+quebec/6442586404/story.html

Part 2
www.globalmontreal.com/quebecs+bariatric+surgery+wait+times+ a+doctors+perspective/6442587286/story.html

mtl_chick
on 2/27/12 3:25 am - Canada

VSG on 05/25/10

Topic: RE: Home, sleeved and healing

Glad your home and doing well. And feeling ok.

Let us know how your progressing.

Cindy

HW 352 SW 328

Gabriella21
on 2/26/12 3:08 am - Roxboro, Canada

Topic: RE: Home, sleeved and healing

I'm glad you're home and doing well...but what happened? My stay at Sacre Coeur was rather uneventful.
Sure it's not the newest hospital but the care I got was good. The nurses and staff took care of me well as far as I could see.
How long were you in the hospital for?

Take care,
Ada