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Hey guys, I haven't posted in a long time and never in here though I've been reading on here lately since my surgery was supposed to be Wednesday morning. I just got a call from my surgeons office saying they just got a call and are no longer allowed to perform lap bands in delta, bc and surrey bc and those are the cities my dr works out of. I've been doing the pre surgery diet, I've payed $14,000 and I've mentally prepared myself. They said I'll be getting my money back and although that's very important... It's the extreme disappoint that I'm not sure how to deal with...

I honestly feel shocked right now. After 2 years of scrapping together the money and making sure this was the choice for me, I felt like I finally had hope.. It was such a hard journey to get to this point. I'm feeling so defeated.

I don't really know what to expect by posting this, I just don't know who else would understand what I'm feeling!

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Who is your surgeon? Did he give you a reason why?

Dr.woodhead, I only got to speak to the woman who mans the office, she didn't know anything else except to say they've been thrown for a loop as well and that she didnt know anything else.

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I Googled him and found nothing, but the good news is I can't find any news stories forbidding Lap-Band in BC, either. My guess is something has happened with him specifically that prevents him from doing the surgery.

I know it's frustrating, but perhaps find a new surgeon?

Best wishes to you,

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As u are self pay i would find another surgeon and just go for it .. make sure all the boxes are ticked with things like fills and added costs etc and that they come woith good reviews etc .. dont let this curve ball u have been thrown put u off, get on that phone and find another surgeon ...

hoping for a good outcome for you :)

There are plenty of Canadian bandsters here maybe one of them can help you with some more info on other surgeons

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i agree with Cazzy. There are definitely other surgeons out there!

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I Googled him and found nothing' date=' but the good news is I can't find any news stories forbidding Lap-Band in BC, either. My guess is something has happened with him specifically that prevents him from doing the surgery.

I know it's frustrating, but perhaps find a new surgeon?

Best wishes to you,[/quote']

Oh it's not banned in bc, apparently it has to do with those cities or something, I have no idea honestly, they didn't tell me much of anyting! Thank you for the good wishes! I'll look into other surgeons

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As u are self pay i would find another surgeon and just go for it .. make sure all the boxes are ticked with things like fills and added costs etc and that they come woith good reviews etc .. dont let this curve ball u have been thrown put u off' date=' get on that phone and find another surgeon ...

hoping for a good outcome for you <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />

There are plenty of Canadian bandsters here maybe one of them can help you with some more info on other surgeons[/quote']

Thank you! I went to this guy because he was recommended by other people here, but there are other surgeons around.

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I'm so happy that I saw your thread. I am from Surrey and was banded on Friday (July 6th). I chose a doctoring Victoria. He's been great. I've not heard of the doctor that you mentioned but I wouldn't be discouraged at all, he did four of us that day. Lol. In addition I know the cost of the ferry is a challenge BUT the dr.'s office gives u a pass that pays for car and driver, sweet!!!! Lol.

Please feel free to message me. U seem down and u don't need to stay that way!

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I would be holding my breath until I got my money back. Something sounds shady!

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I'm so happy that I saw your thread. I am from Surrey and was banded on Friday (July 6th). I chose a doctoring Victoria. He's been great. I've not heard of the doctor that you mentioned but I wouldn't be discouraged at all' date=' he did four of us that day. Lol. In addition I know the cost of the ferry is a challenge BUT the dr.'s office gives u a pass that pays for car and driver, sweet!!!! Lol.

Please feel free to message me. U seem down and u don't need to stay that way![/quote']

Thank you so much for posting!! Who was your dr in Vic? If you want to send a private message that's cool. I went to this dr n recommendation from a support group that used to be held at lions gate hospital, I really liked him. He's done many fills for people I've chatted with etc so I felt pretty good about going to him... But yeah not so happy right now! Getting over the disappointment and into the pissed off state lol.

I went and saw a drin Victoria a few years ago when I wanted to know more about gastric bypass and sleeve as those surgeries are covered... He was quite rude but iguess not everyone has a good bedside manner it's the type of surgeon that counts!

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I would be holding my breath until I got my money back. Something sounds shady!

I know!! It does seem shady to me... I'm pretty sure I'll get my money back though. I don't really want to think aboutt he alternative!

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I am booked with Dr. Woodhead for September. I spoke with the clinic this week. I have not been notified of a cancellation as of yet but now am a little concerned...yikes.. so much planning to have it cancelled. I hope that all works out well for you.

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I am booked with Dr. Woodhead for September. I spoke with the clinic this week. I have not been notified of a cancellation as of yet but now am a little concerned...yikes.. so much planning to have it cancelled. I hope that all works out well for you.

Oh my, I would call them tomorrow! I only got the call this afternoon... I'm sure he has many patients who are going to be disappointed. Like I said before, I don't know what's going on but they said they could no longer perform the lap band surgery in the delta and surrey hospital! I'm going to call them tomorrow for more information, I was too shocked to ask any more questions today.

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Oh my' date=' I would call them tomorrow! I only got the call this afternoon... I'm sure he has many patients who are going to be disappointed. Like I said before, I don't know what's going on but they said they could no longer perform the lap band surgery in the delta and surrey hospital! I'm going to call them tomorrow for more information, I was too shocked to ask any more questions today.[/quote']

Oh also, on Friday they called to move my surgery time up by 15mins and wanted to inform me! I thought when I saw I missed their call this am it was about confirming my surgery time... Not to cancel and give me back my money!

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