Hello, I just found this Forum on the Sleeve Talk website and was wondering if there were any fellow Canadians out there. I am waiting for my first appointment Nov 16th in Victoria with Dr Amson. I want to have the VSG and hopefully asap. The wait is about three years, from what I've been told, and unless I can find 15,000 dollars somewhere I'll be waiting it out LoL. I'd love to here from you!:patriot:

HI

I had mine done on Sept 24 with Dr Ariel Ortiz in Mexico Tiguana. His team is very good. Lots of Canadians have gone to him as well.

The cost is about 6500.00 depending on individual size.

i know this is probally were i,m not suppose to do this, but i,m lost how to post. did anyone here get financing, and if so, who and where? thank you

hi Iluvthesun I live in New Brunswick..just outside Saint John....I am being sleeved on Nov.6th in Moncton......nice to know there are others in the Maritimes......

Hi....I'm booked for Jan.9/13 with Dr. Lopez in Tiijauna. Wait list in BC is up to 6 years

Hi, I was sleeved in Tijuana,MX by Dr Cabrerra and had a wonderful time coming & going. No complications etc. The Dr & his team were great. I went through Medical Tourism, contacted them on Sept 5th & had my surgery on Sept 26th. Best decision I ever made. They had a special on for $4500- , I had to pay extra due to a high BMI, an extra $1000- to have a second Dr assisting with the surgery but it was all well worth it to me

HI

I had mine done on Sept 24 with Dr Ariel Ortiz in Mexico Tiguana. His team is very good. Lots of Canadians have gone to him as well.

The cost is about 6500.00 depending on individual size.

How's it going Jordan? I am off to TJ with dr ortiz on dec 3! I'm so excited! I've done my research, talked to him and everyone's been great! I'm from AB:)

Im from AB, I was sleeved on Oct 20 in Puerto Vallarta with Dr Lopez. Everything went great, the hopsital is amazing, the hotel is very nice. Only problem I had was heartburn after but that went away with meds. Everybody was so nice. So far lost a total of 21 lbs.

Hi Bos

Good look not much longer for you. I am doing great. I have lost 17 pounds since surgery not too fast, but still happy with it. Lost another 22 on the preop diet. I have had my Doctor here take a blood test for my counts such as vit D, calcium, iron etc and all came back normal. The only supplements I have been taking is a multi vit and B12. Feel great. Keep me posted on how it goes for you.

Hi Bos

Good look not much longer for you. I am doing great. I have lost 17 pounds since surgery not too fast' date=' but still happy with it. Lost another 22 on the preop diet. I have had my Doctor here take a blood test for my counts such as vit D, calcium, Iron etc and all came back normal. The only supplements I have been taking is a multi vit and B12. Feel great. Keep me posted on how it goes for you.[/quote']

Nice to meet you Buffy and Jordan:) were you guys nervous at all about complications while down there at all? I've looked for insurance just incase but can't find any lol. I know crazy but I'm a worry wart! Also just out of curiousity, did you guys contemplate others surgeries? Like the plication? Just wondering what made you guys finally decide the sleeve?

Hi Bos

I couldnt find any insurance company that would cover surgery. I have my regular travel insurance for other stuff outside of surgery. BC medical plan has a coverage up to $300,000 for out of country as well. I just went and hoped for the best. But I wasnt that worried as I had only heard good things about this clinic and personally I have had other surgery's that I survived so I wasnt too worried but anethesia. Most problems from surgery occur from infections or other health issues. This clinic is very good at checking health problems and is very clean so I felt confident about that.

I originally considered the lap band but upon research I discovered most people a few yrs down the road had problems and usually had to have it removed. I also looked into the plication as well, but again it was simplier at the the get go but down the road seems to have a few problems. I was looking mostly for the one shot deal, so I wanted no problems down the road or any reason that I would require additional surgeries, the sleeve seemed to have the best results, so I chose that one. But I guess only time will tell for sure. Good Luck and dont worry you will be ok.

Hi Bos

I couldnt find any insurance company that would cover surgery. I have my regular travel insurance for other stuff outside of surgery. BC medical plan has a coverage up to 300' date='000 for out of country as well. I just went and hoped for the best. But I wasnt that worried as I had only heard good things about this clinic and personally I have had other surgery's that I survived so I wasnt too worried but anethesia. Most problems from surgery occur from infections or other health issues. This clinic is very good at checking health problems and is very clean so I felt confident about that.

I originally considered the lap band but upon research I discovered most people a few yrs down the road had problems and usually had to have it removed. I also looked into the plication as well, but again it was simplier at the the get go but down the road seems to have a few problems. I was looking mostly for the one shot deal, so I wanted no problems down the road or any reason that I would require additional surgeries, the sleeve seemed to have the best results, so I chose that one. But I guess only time will tell for sure. Good Luck and dont worry you will be ok.[/quote']

Thanks Jordan! It seems the time is coming and my nerves are kicking in! Glad you are doing well too:)

My friend and I went to Mexico to Dr Filipe Garcia to have VS. We are from Toronto and London. We had a great experience. We said we went to San Diego but coming back, we said it was medical reason and went to TJ. We had no problems. We actually were secheduled to go to Dr Fernando Garcia but out bad experience forced us to change a doctor and go to another same day.

My friend and I went to Mexico to Dr Filipe Garcia to have VS. We are from Toronto and London. We had a great experience. We said we went to San Diego but coming back' date=' we said it was medical reason and went to TJ. We had no problems. We actually were secheduled to go to Dr Fernando Garcia but out bad experience forced us to change a doctor and go to another same day.[/quote']

Wow what was the bad experience? We're you nervous about switching

To a

New dr so quick?

No i was not nervous, I did not choose the other dr because he was more money. Now I know why. One or two patients a day and takes his time and after care is amazing!!

No i was not nervous' date=' I did not choose the other dr because he was more money. Now I know why. One or two patients a day and takes his time and after care is amazing!![/quote']

Which dr did you end up choosing? How are you doing now?