Hi everyone....

I am brand new to the site and am interested in Lap Band Surgery. I live in Saskatchewan.

Anyone from around here have surgery and where?

Hello GBP!

As usual this thread has lost track of what the ORGINAL question was! I am also from SK. I live in Estevan. I do not believe anyone is SK is doing the Lap band Surgery. I went to TO, Mississauga actually, it was great and the Doctors and Nurses were excellent!!

SIDE NOTE: Where Does everyone in SK get there fills Done?

Hi: I was born and raisedin SK but now live in BC. Before deciding on Mexico, ask yourself this question. What will I do for my after care? Fills (in my view) are more important than the actual surgery. Where will you get filled and defilled? Some Canadian Clinics will not take patients that have gone outside of the country and only treat their own patients. Also, with the border difficulties where will you get emergency treatment if the band slips and it needs replacing. Travel Health Insurance in the future. Can you afford to pay up front hospital coverage. Some insurance co. only reimburse and don't forget their clause "any pre existing condition". they won't pay if they can avoid it.

So my point to all is "consider staying in Canada" even if it costs a bit more. You get the free support after. I went to the TLBC in Toronto (Dr Yau introduced the band to Canada) and I get free support including replacing the band if it leaks or slips. The support offered by the clinic such as a dietician is free. A Bandster above said they went to Dr. Cobourne excellent, I went to Dr. Yau excellent and there are a number of clinics in Alberta. Hope I have given you some food for thought. Doddie

Hi

I was on the list for bypass in saskatoon for last march when the called me to tell me the Doctor retired due to health issues and to find someone else because his partner couldn't keep up. Then I heard the stopped it completely in saskachewan. Two weeks ago I recieved a letter that they're starting some new weight loss program in regina if I was interested. Of course since then I've been banded 8 days ago in winnipeg!

Maybe you can apply to the Sask Gov't for a refund. Doddie

actually I'm from winnipeg so was happy to stay here. Just would like to find out how/if possible to get it reinbursed. When I was looking at the other message about cbc checking where is available it said it was covered in manitoba but they weren't doing it here.

Hi, I live in Saskatoonand I was banded in Tijuana, Mexico Jan 25,08. I'm down 15-20 lbs and doing well. Looking forward to my first fill this saturday. I am intested in communicating with any other fellow Saskatchewanians out there who are experiencing this life-changing journey.

Mica

Hi ,

Where in Mexico and who did your surgery there? Is there a nurse in Saskatook you're going to for aftercare/fills etc?

I'm in Weyburn and am giong to Mexico as soon as my passport gets in.. I'm thinking of Dr. Ortiz..

Anyone else have any thoughts?

Kindly,

BGP

I saw a lady for a fill last time I was home in Saskatoon... if you need her email address, email me and I'll send it to you. She was banded in Mexico and I don't think is primarily associated with any one surgeon (although Dr. Cobourn's office got in contact with her for me), so is probably fine to do anyone's fills.

Hi Argon, you have reached goal and gone beyond good for you and way to go.:thumbup: :clap:

How are things going? have you moved yet? found a new apartment?

Congratulations

Maria :tongue:

Hi, my name is Christall and I am in Regina and am also thinking of having Surgery done in Mexico in May!

Hey Christall, welcome and good luck! Who are you thinking of going with?

Curious is it cheaper to go ALL the way to MExico...Why not just go to Regina Omni Centre. I`m curious since Im from Saskatoon Saskatchewn, cause id like to weigh my options too and pricing!

Curious is it cheaper to go ALL the way to Mexico...Why not just go to Regina Omni Centre. I`m curious since Im from Saskatoon Saskatchewn, cause id like to weigh my options too and pricing!

Have you made any decisions yet on what to do or where to go? I've also started checking out my options, I didn't realize Omni would be so expensive. I would be so happy to get it done and so close to home but it is alot of money to commit to. It's such a hard decision and it's been difficult to convince my husband - the price kinda freaks him out...