I'm scheduled to meet the doctor on Thursday to discuss the first steps in this process. I've already taken some blood tests so he can have a look when im there. I'm scheduled to see Dr. Woodhead in Delta, BC. I've heard good things about him. Not to mention he's only a ferry ride from where I am. This is going to be a self-pay visit all the way thru. I have to say my timing isnt very good as I'm getting married in 4 months, but this is something I have gone back and forth with too long. Promised myself I can do it on my own, only to go back 2 steps. The money seems soo minimal in the schemes of things.

14, 000 is a large chunk to swallow though. My question to those of you in BC and have gone thru self-pay is; Has anyone used the medical financial instutions to borrow money for this and how does the process of paying back the money work?

I was banded by Dr. Woodhead on April 4, 2008 and am also self pay. I didn't go through a medical financial institution but through my bank. I found the rates were better. I just wanted to say good luck-Dr.Woodhead was awsome and so far I have no doubts that it was worth the money.

Thats really comforting to hear about Dr. Woodhead. How long did it take to have the surgery from your first consultation with him? Your probably right about going thru the bank. I guess I thought i would wait until our appt to figure out the specifics. How has the post-op stuff going?? How long was your recovery period???

I had surgery one month after the initial visit. The whole process went really quickly. Everything is going really well. Better than I actually thought it would. I didn't need any of the pain killers even the day of surgery. I took it easy for 3 days and then went stir crazy and went back to work even though I had taken a few weeks off.