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Wow, so glad I came across this post. Thank you Catherine, your post was very helpful. I've been a bench warmer for a year and have been flip flopping between locations, surgeons, and co-ordinators. I'm scared to have surgery. And keep thinking ill try one last diet.. Which of course doesn't work. I don't know why it's such an internal conflict. Alma actually said something I found helpful.. There are more risks associated with being obese then there are with weight loss surgery! And that actually clicked for me.

I'm currently trying to decide between Dr V and Dr Perez in Cancun, both seem suitable and have great reviews and operate at the same hospital. How to decide??

I inquired about the single incision. I didn't realize its only available if your BMI is under 40, which mine is not.. so its not an option for me.

Hey Alanah, that's great. I'm in fort Mac too! I'm aiming to get sleeved in Tijuana in April!

I'm thinking about going to Dr Garcia in Tijuana, but still deciding. How do you make a claim to AB gov? That would be great to recover some costs!!

Ladybug-who was your surgeon? Anyone who has had the surgery done in Mexico I would love to know what surgeon/location you used? And if you recommend them of course My family doctor actually has encouraged me to go to Mexico. He knows the wait times are long and I would not get approved, as despite being over weight I have no other health problems by medical standards.

Nice to find some local Albertans. I'm aiming to have my sleeve in April, in Mexico, but no date set.

Has anyone had the single incision sleeve?

I've thought about the same thing. I know I can get away without too much detail for the time off.. But won't it be obvious after the surgery? What to tell people when they comment on how much weight your losing?? It's not something I want to discuss with my co-workers.

Fort McMurray

Wow.. that was fast. I thought it would be around two years.

This is what I was quoted: The cost for the VSG with the surgical team of dr. sergio verboonen is: $5,500usd at the Victoria Surgery Center $6,500usd at the Hospiten Hospital $7,500usd at the Galenia Hospital. But I haven't found a lot of testimonials about Dr Verboonen on here.

Thanks for the suggestion, I'll check it out!

Jesser- this is off topic.. But Rosetta Stone is having a really good sale right now. Complete Spanish set for $324. Learning Spanish has been an uphill battle for me.. So I'm hoping Rosettastone helps

Would you guys mind sharing the prices you've been quoted in Cancun and for which dr? I've been all over the place trying to pick locations and drs.. But I think I'm going to pursue Cancun!