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I read your old post about anyone from Grande Prairie who had a Lap Band. I'm close by in Dawson Creek. I had my surgery done on June 29, 2007 in Puerta Vallarta Mexico with Dr. Joya. I have lost 45 lbs. and am now needing a fill. I was curious where you have had your fills done? I am in Grande Prairie all the time (you know us Saturday cross border BC shoppers).

Talk to you soon,

Rhonda

Hey there,

I just read that you are from Dawson Creek. I am in Fort St John and having a terrible time finding other lap-banders. I may be the only one. LOL

I fear that I will have to go to Sexsmith, AB to get fills. Where do you go for yours?

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Hi there, i actually get the GP hospital to do my fills they are doing alot more now. Dr Jim does mine but you need a referal from your doctor. My doctor is Dr.Afridi. You dont have to pay anything. Dr.Afridi would not let me go to Sexsmith the doctor there does it blindly and with no freezing, at the hospital it takes like 15 min, in and out and only the freezing needle stings than thats it. Let me know if you need any other info.

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Hi

I am from GP also. I just got back tonight from Denver. I was banded by Dr. Kirshenbaum . Everything went very well. I was off pain meds after 9 hours. I also thought I would go to Sexsmith for my fills. How long are appointment waits at the hospital? I asume that they are using xray to fill the port. Is it because it's in the hospital that Alberta Health is paying? I talked to Alberta Health before I left and and the girl I talked to thought it should be covered because Alberta now provides the surgery. Any info is much appreciated.

thanks. Lizzieann

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