I'd like to start a thread naming surgeons in British Columbia.

I googled, I searched, I checked the yellow pages. It isn't easy finding a surgeon in BC.

So I'd like a list to help others searching.

I am being banded by

Leung W M Dr

13798 94A Ave 200, Surrey, BC V3V1N1

(604) 581-2515

Dr. Woodhead

Ladner, BC

(604) 946 6500.

Dr. Amson

Victoria BC

I can't BELIEVE there aren't any surgeons in the interior of BC, (where I live) So surgery and fills will have to be planned very carefully and travel is necessary.

Please list any other BC surgeons. Dr. Leung is near retirement, and I will hvae to find a fill doctor replacement one day.

Hi there Brenda (ragergirl). I'm also going to Mexico for my surgery. I phoned Dr Amson's office and they told me that if I get a referral from my family dr that he will do my fills. BTW, welcome to LBT.

That's awesome

Dr.Amson is very good

do you also live near victoria?

Hey Sunshine,

I'm going to Dr. Kuri. I spent 8 months scouring the net and everyone that went to him had awesome things to say. There are a few Dr. in Mexico that come highly recommended. Ultimately my girlfriend and I decided to go together after one or our friends went to him in 05. He has way more experience than any doctor I found with over 2000 surgeries done. His cost is 8700 US and that includes our stay and everything associated with the surgery. Flight is seperate. Jessica our patient facilitator is awesome. She calls me asap anytime I email her with questions. She's great and so so friendly but it probably helps that she has been down this road before..she has the band and has lost over 100 pounds. They were also able to book us really quickly with just over a month wait and I think I could have gone in sooner if my friend and I didn't want to be done on the same day and if we didn't request a Saturday.

I started the pre op diet today which is low carb high Protein. I know that it won't be a walk in the park but if I'm going to spend all this money then I want every penny to count for something.

I know your having a hard time right now...struggling over whether or not to go to Toronto and whether or not you can stick with the pre op. I've always known that the pre op was going to be reeeeeally hard for me because I can't SEE my liver shrinking and there is nothing forcing me to stick to it...EXCEPT for the fact that I'm paying for this...and when I'm white knuckling it that has to be the motivation for me.

I know that you'll figure out what is the best choice for you...don't lose heart. If you need someone to talk to PM me and I'll give you my number. You have a whole support group here that are willing to listen and help you any way they can.

Thanks very much T2L,

Oddly enough Dr. kuri was the one I had chosen before my family talked me out of going to Mexico. I spoke with his patient faciltator more than once, but I don't think I had Jessica...I can't remember her name now...

I was very impressed with Dr. Kuri's credentials and reputation. It sounds like you're in great hands!

I love how all Dr. Kuri's support staff are Bandsters themselves...it really helps you relate, I think.

I look forward to hearing about your success...and thanks again.

Sunshine

Time2Live,

Do you mind if i ask which Dr. you chose in Mexico?

I had originally decided to go there, too, but opted for Toronto for my family's peice of mind. (regretting it a bit at this point)

My date is July 5th. (If I keep it)

Just curious...

I went to Dr. Javier de la Garza

he is on www.litenfree.com they were Great and I had no problems , I was happy with the whole experience:)

bumping for andree

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was that for me what does that mean?????

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was that for me what does that mean?????

I read your posts about wanting information about BC doctors and bumped this thread to help with that information.

Does anyone know what the current wait times for surgery are with Dr. Leung and Dr. Woodhead.

Im pretty sure its anywhere from 4 months to 8 months , Ive heard

Hi, god bless you.

There is also:

False creek medical center

604-739-9695

Hello,

does anyone know of cost of surgery in b.c.?

Has anyone done their surgery in b.c?

Has anyone done their surgery in b.c?

There is another link on this site for Vancouver bandsters. As for time waits for Dr. Woodhead or Dr. Leung, you should contact their offices personally. Wait times depend on hospital time availability and the wait times could be a few days to a few months.

Dr. W. is my doctor.