I live in Alberta, Canada and I was wondering if anyone in Canada had gotten banded?

I know they have the clinics in Toronto but I'm not sure if there's anywhere closer?

Also, I've heard everyone saying that their insurance covers a lot of the costs, but as far as I read, the wait for the insurance-covered surgeries can be up to 5 years whereas the self-pay ones are much cheaper. Is this true?

Just wondering because I'm seriously looking into getting this surgery but am confused as to where I can or who to talk to about it.

hi brianne, welcome to the boards. There are a lot of us canadians on here. check out the Canada Support Forum in the local support section. there's a number of alberta threads there.

hello!

i was banded in mississauga ontario last feb

i paid for the surgery,ohip will not cover it,and unless your doctor applies to your insurance company it'll take abit, not sure about 5 yrs.

alot of people in my area of windsor are going to the usa for the gastric,which ohip covers with a 6 month wait

i'm happy with paying for it , i'msure i've spent more $$ over the yrs with all the diet gimmicks and diet programs

good luck