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Time2live    0

Time2live
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Wow...I hope my post on this thread doesn't get lost amidst all the canadian posts...lol...

I'm still weighing all my options and googling like a crazy person to gather as much info on the lap band as I can so that I know exactly what I'm in for. I have a few calls in to doctors in Calgary, Alberta...trying to see how much trouble I will have getting in for fills if I go to Mexico for the surgery. Anyways...this site is great...I've been able to gather sooooo much info...it's been awesome and really inspiring...maybe there is light at the end of the tunnel.

Lanie

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Nice to find someone from Canada!! I live in Calgary and am schedules for Lapband throught the Toronto Lapband Centre on Jan 26th (only 11 more sleeps). There is a Doctor through the Peter Lougheed Center in Calgary that does fills. THe cost is $100.

I only found out about Lapband in November (can't believe I have never found info. on it before) and am so looking forward to winning the battle of the buldge.

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Time2live    0

Time2live
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Hey there,

I'm in Calgary too. Who is the doctor in Calgary that does fills that you know of? I've spoken to a doctor as well. There is a team of doctors that are going through all the red tape to be able to perform the lapband procedure but probably won't be doing it until summer and there is a waiting list however the doctor I spoke to said that he thinks that initially the surgery will be covered by Alberta Health. Mind if I ask what you are looking at paying for yours?

I hope all goes well and you have a speedy recovery.

Lanie

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I going through the the Toronto Lapband Centre and the price is $16,000. (ouch) this is $1000. less than there usual price because of being out of province.

The doctor in Calgary that does fills is Dr. Philip Mitchell 403-264-6720

He's at the Peter Laughheed Centre and charges $100. for a fill.

As far as I know there is no coverage through Alberta Health Care or any insurance companies in Canada.

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argon
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Hey!

I'm actually in SK. I think I am going with Dr. Cobourn in Ontario, he's $15000, but doesn't have the lifetime fills like TLBC. I'm going to have to ask if they give a cheaper price for people who live far away too.. that would be nice.

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glenda6    1

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oh thankyou thankyou Bjuba for that information. I am Australian and have been in Canada for 2 years without another fill - and i need one - desperately and was going to have to fly to Vancouver - I live in Fort MacLeod.

Again

Thankyou so much! :kiss2:

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Hello all- this is my first post. I have my consult at the TO clinic on Feb 9. I am wondering if anyone has had the proceedure doen there and NOT lost a good chunk of weight. I think this may be the answer for a lifetime of obesity....

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Kati    0

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Hi Lanie! I live just outside Calgary. I was banded Jan, 16th in Hungary. I also looking for a Dr. who does fills in Calgary? Did You have any luck yet?

I made appointment with Dr.P. Mitchell for March 10, but I feel weird, because I don't know anything about him. How many fills he has done? How he does it (with or without flouroscope) etc..? Do you or anybody has information on this?

Thanks Kati

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Kati    0

Kati
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Hi glenda6!

Did you have any luck finding a Dr. in Calgary? Did you try Dr.Mitchell also?

Thanks Kati

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argon    3

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Kati,

I think Dr. Mitchell should be good. I'm getting banded in March by Dr. Cobourn, and when asking him what I should do if I can't get to HIM for a fill, he told me about Dr. Mitchell (because he's closest). He's not just any doctor who figured out how to do fills. He is a LapBand surgeon, and DOES the lapband, he just can't do it in Alberta, because Alberta won't allow it. (I guess cause they don't cover it)

I don't think he does it with flouro, because it sounds like it's just out of his private clinic.

Please do let me know how it goes with him, cause I'd be curious to hear how your experience is.

Mandi

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glenda6    1

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Hello Calgary folk

I have found out Dr Mitchell's phone number - that's it so far. I am on Topamax for migranes and it seems that it has tightened my band (only joking it has slowed my appetite) so for now i don't need the fill i thought i did. Maybe we should get together all us Calgary bandsters - done or not?

Any suggestions?

Just for the record I have lost 62lb in 2.5 years with the band - it saved my life.

Glenda

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argon    3

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Hey, Paulax, do you know if Dr. Leung will do, or does fills on patients other than his own, and if so, how much he charges?

Thanks :confused:

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canadian bander    0

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My surgeon was Dr. Woodhead in Ladner BC. The cost was 13,500. This includes all fills. Not sure if you can see him if you are not a patient though. I would give him a call to see.

Woodhead R V Dr

4515 Harvest Dr 206, Ladner, BC V4K4L1

(604) 946-6500

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