Hi Everyone,

I just saw on another board someone mention that it was possible to be banded in Sarnia....the Bluewater Clinic?

It's closer to my city than Toronto, and was wondering if anyone here knows anything.:hungry:

I just looked that up. I've nevvvvver heard of that guy or that clinic at all. I'm sure he's fab and all, but I chose my surgeon because I heard from his patients, and was able to talk to them (as well as for other reasons, of course).

This Dr. Sanjeev Kaila (the guy from the bluewater place) is a plastic surgeon. I felt better knowing that my guy was a "surgeon" surgeon.

Also, you're lucky that you're "ONLY" 3 hours from Toronto. Don't chose your surgeon based on distance. There's lots of us who had to or have to fly across the country for this, and gladly do so, knowing that our surgeons are among the best.

Any idea how much this other guy charges?

Mandi

Hi Argon,

I e-mailed them and here's what they said:

" The procedure is performed by Dr. Taylor and Dr. Muhunthan who are general surgeons in town. The approximate cost of the procedure is $15,000 which is in Canadian funds. This cost includes any applicable taxes, anaesthetic fee, surgical fee, etc. Your first fill is complimentary however each fill afterwards is $100 each.

We offer complimentary consultation appointments here at the Blue Water Surgical Centre. I recommend that you contact me at your convenience at the clinic at (519)336-1555 or again by email. I would be happy to schedule a consultation appointment for you. "

I googled the docs and didn't get much, so I have to agree with you that Toronto is probably the sensible option as it sounds like these docs don't specialize in bariatric surgery. Also, noone here seems to have had it done there either!

Interesting... could you email them back and ask how many of the 'procedures' they have performed, and how long they've been doing it? Just curious!

Guess it's good at least that it's not the plastic surgeon doing it! LOL

But ... pssshh.... same price, and you get dr's you've actually heard of (Cobourn/Mumford or Joffe/Yau), and you get fills for life. I think that's the better deal!

Mandi

I'm with you, Argon!

I agree! Absolutely!

I was banded in Sarnia in June 07

So how was your Care? How much have you lost...?

How many fills have you had so far, and are you at your "sweet spot" yet?

holy moly, bringing up an OLD thread!

You should just start your own! You're the fabled Bluewater Clinic patient. :confused:

I located this thread because I was looking for other Sarnia lapbanders.

They perform alot of Lap Band surgeries at the Bluewater Clinic.

I was banded in June 07. I have lost 30 lbs thus far.

I've had 4 fills. I have just now hit my sweet spot. I'm hoping the pounds start coming off a little easier now.

Keep in mind, the sweet spot is a moving target, once you lose a bunch of weight, you'll probably find you're "looser" and need to start getting fills again.

p.s. I don't think I've ever found a sweet spot

I was banded in Sarnia by Dr. Joffe on Saturday, December 15th 2007. I'm still on clear fluids and working with the nutritionist. The procedure went well and all the people were great.If you want/need more info just email me.

Terry

Oh, I realize that my sweet spot won't last forever.

Travels of the band....

I was banded in Sarnia by Dr. Joffe on Saturday, December 15th 2007. I'm still on clear fluids and working with the nutritionist. The procedure went well and all the people were great.If you want/need more info just email me.

Terry

Hi there, I had wondered what happened to him.. as he used to be at TLBC in Toronto.

I am glad that you had him as your surgeon, as he has a very good reputaion!!! and has done many, many bands.

Keep to your staged reintro to foods, and do everything they tell you...welcome to BAND LAND!