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I love this forum. Everyday I check new postings. I can find the answers to any questions I have on this site. I am having VSG surgery in Victoria by Dr. Amson. The surgery is covered by our BC Medical. Because the surgery is covered it is a long wait list. I am going on my 4 th year in waiting, from my first consult appointment. I innitially was waiting for RNY but switched to VSG last summer. My surgery is Nov. 18th.

I can't wait to start my journey.

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WOW Angela. You are a trooper for waiting 4 years for surgery. My hat is off to you. I almost had a fit waiting 4.5 months.

Welcome. Be sure to put your surgery on the calendar and let us know how you are doing leading up.

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Angela -

WOW - 4 years - that's crazy - you are such a trooper! Welcome to VST and we will look forward to hearing more about your story and your surgery. We are so glad we've been here to answer your questions-- and we will be here after your surgery when you have other questions too!

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Wow, 4 years to wait. That is incredible and we have people in Washington thinking we should emulate parts of the Canadian healthcare system. What if you wanted to self-pay? Is that allowed in the Canadian system or would you have to come to the US or Mexico? I am happy for you, your wait is almost over. Good luck with everything.

Bill

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Congrats. on your date. It won't be much longer now. Looking forward to hearing all about your journey.

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Congrats. on your date. It won't be much longer now. Looking forward to hearing all about your journey.

Judy - your ticker isn't showing up!

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Congrats on working the system Angela! There is such a long wait in Canada because there just aren't many surgeons that do this surgery and very few private clinics - I know of one in Montreal that is very expensive. For bariatric surgery, because it is not 'life threatening', a wait of 3-5 years is quite common. There certainly are some flaws in our healthcare system but I certainly would not trade it for the American system as it is now! I will get off of my soapbox now... I did not choose to go through the long wait and went to Mexico as a self-pay - so glad that I did! Good luck Angela - how long will you be in the hospital?

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Congrats on getting your date set after having to endure that extensive wait time. I can't wait to hear your progress, and welcome to our little group here.

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Saying HELLO!!!:welcome:

Welcome!! glad you have a date! It's all downhill now! Long wait you went thru, but I did the same thing ( the wait ) and finnally ended up self paying........ glad you had the patience!

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Hi Angela, and welcome to the forums. Your long wait is finally coming to an end, yay!

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