Hi there,
piping in here a bit late...thought I would reply anyways
1) I am going with Dr. Leung, date is Dec 27th. I have heard and read that he is an excellent surgeon. Met him in person, he'll tell you the way it is, does not sugar-coat anything. Can seem harsh to others I think but he didn't bother me, as I did it to myself getting this fat.
2.) I had to wait less than a month to see him (had to get tests done beforehand to bring with me to the c onsult). My surgery date was four months after that, but they just bumped it up a month!!
3.) It's not covered, the cost is $12,812.50. I am going to try to get MSP and my extended health to cover it after the fact. I will probably win considering it took me over two years to get approved for CPP disability, and over a year fighting for my long-term disability benefits (I did not give up when they said no at least three times!!).
Hope this helps