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I read about it in a couple of blogs I follow. Marie

For what it's worth, the cost is $13,000 here in BC with my doctor. Our provincial health covers all appointments and follow-ups including fills. So no extras. Cheers, Marie

We are talking about July 28 right? Your signature says July 21 but you got bumped to the 28th right? Marie

Congrat's! Awesome news. I'm happy for you. Marie

I'm very excited. I faxed in my pre-op physical info to the hospital on Friday so now I'm waiting for them to call with the date for my pre-admission appointment. I have a lot going on at work the week leading up to my surgery so I hope to hear from them sooner than later. In fact, I wish I could call them and tell them what day I wanted to have the apointment on :-) but I don't think they'd appreciate that. Do you have your date yet? Do you know what time of day your surgery is? I don't. Marie

Wow - sour grapes or what? My doctor here in Canada does not require a pre-op liquid diet to shrink your liver so please don't assume you know all about this surgery. There are different ways and for now, the jury is out on what is best. I for one think the expertise of the Mexican doctors is beyond reproach. God bless indeed.

Yes, RNY is covered but it's years of waiting :-( Marie

I haven't heard that. That would be awesome though :-) Marie

Nope - not covered by BC Medical but you might be able to claim some of it back on your income tax. I'm pre-op with Dr Leung (Surrey) and it took me approx. 6 months from first phone call to surgery date (coming up in 3 weeks). The cost is approx. $13,000 CDN. Because it's self pay, you don't have to really "qualify" - you just get the referral to a surgeon (a couple here in the Lower Mainland, and I think one on Vancouver Island) and away you go. You can save some money by going to Mexico (or overseas) - I think it costs around $8,000 US. Good luck! Marie

I just turned 38 a few days ago and am childless by choice. Have been with my husband for 7-8 years (I forget) and married since last Fall. He's getting snipped next week :-)

Thank you! Happy birthday other July 3 babies. Marie

I work in the marketing department of a national not-for-profit (here in Canada).

I'm scheduled for surgery on July 21, 2006 with Dr Leung in Surrey, BC. I can hardly wait!

I guess BC counts as the Pacific Northwest right? My surgery is scheduled through Dr Leung in Surrey, BC (a suburb of Vancouver). I am self-pay and it will be costing me $13,000 CDN. The process seems to take approx. 4-5 months from first phone call to surgery date.