Is self-pay Vertical sleeve surgery possible in Alberta?

pmhlb
on 4/24/12 1:40 pm - Canada

Hi
Is Vertical sleeve surgery possible in Alberta? (I grew up in the prairies, and would feel comfortable having surgery there.) If so, would I be put on a waiting list, or could I pay for it and avoid the wait?

All advice welcome!

Thanks very much!

Paula

Speedtrap
on 4/25/12 12:28 am - Canada

VSG on 11/09/12

As far as I know, it is not possible.
The WLS is only being done through the few programs in the province and there is no self pay option.
You would need a refferal to one of the doctors or programs and follow the guidelines to get the sleeve done.

teenuh
on 4/25/12 7:12 am - Canada

VSG

not through self pay no....but you can get a refferal to some of the programs in Alberta

I'm in Grande Prairie and I went through the Weight Wise Clinic in Edmonton

http://www.albertahealthservices.ca/services.asp?pid=service &rid=1008784

get your doctor to fill out the referal form and then you'll be put onto a waiting list to start clinic appt's in edmonton...

good luck!

HW:369lbs SW: 296.4lbs CW: 201lbs GW: 180
Surgery: VSG Date: January 9, 2013
M1 - 24lbs M2 - 11lbs M3- 13.6lbs M4 -13.4lbs m5 -12lbs m6 -12lbs m7- 7lbs

pmhlb
on 4/26/12 1:51 am - Canada

Thanks, Teenuh. What was the time frame from your referral date to the actual sleeve surgery date?

Paula

teenuh
on 4/26/12 2:17 am - Canada

VSG

My initial appt in Edmonton was Dec 2011 and I'm due to have surgery this July (so 7 months)
My time from getting on the list to when I got the call for the appointment was 11months, but i've heard they are speeding things up even moreso now. I had a friend who's wait to get the call was just over 2 years and another year in the clinic.

Self pay wasnt an option for me....because the only place i knew that we could do that was Mexico and that just makes me nervous....although i have had a friend who went there and so far she's fine....but just personal preference i suppose.

HW:369lbs SW: 296.4lbs CW: 201lbs GW: 180
Surgery: VSG Date: January 9, 2013
M1 - 24lbs M2 - 11lbs M3- 13.6lbs M4 -13.4lbs m5 -12lbs m6 -12lbs m7- 7lbs

teenuh
on 4/26/12 2:19 am - Canada

VSG

to make your clinic time go a little faster you could start the weight wise modules as soon as possible...check your local health unit to see if they offer them, i know they do in GP and a minimum of 4 are required...more is better... they are very useful...and i heard a rumor there is supposed to be 3 post op classes/modules too...I'm hoping they come to GP as well...

HW:369lbs SW: 296.4lbs CW: 201lbs GW: 180
Surgery: VSG Date: January 9, 2013
M1 - 24lbs M2 - 11lbs M3- 13.6lbs M4 -13.4lbs m5 -12lbs m6 -12lbs m7- 7lbs

Mamatb
on 4/26/12 3:28 am - Canada

I havent had to do any weight wise progams being from out of town, I see my dr(from Edmonton) who visits Bonnyville once a month and as long as I journaled and saw dietician that's all that was asked. As of Mar 2 he said my surgery date will be 8-10 weeks, still waiting on call.... refered to him last May saw him In sept surgery soon I hope. Went faster than attending the clinics I think.

teenuh
on 4/26/12 8:17 am - Canada

VSG

Yup i think it just depends on the clinic you attend....
the info i posted above was for the Weight Wise clinic in edmonton at the Royal Alex.
they do a lot of work with you to make sure its a long term thing...i really enjoy the classes...if they are available near you i'd say it coudlnt hurt to take them.
awesome on the upcoming surgery!

HW:369lbs SW: 296.4lbs CW: 201lbs GW: 180
Surgery: VSG Date: January 9, 2013
M1 - 24lbs M2 - 11lbs M3- 13.6lbs M4 -13.4lbs m5 -12lbs m6 -12lbs m7- 7lbs

pmhlb
on 5/3/12 4:02 am - Canada

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pmhlb
on 5/3/12 4:03 am - Canada

On April 26, 2012 at 10:28 AM Pacific Time, Mamatb wrote:

I havent had to do any weight wise progams being from out of town, I see my dr(from Edmonton) who visits Bonnyville once a month and as long as I journaled and saw dietician that's all that was asked. As of Mar 2 he said my surgery date will be 8-10 weeks, still waiting on call.... refered to him last May saw him In sept surgery soon I hope. Went faster than attending the clinics I think.

Encouraging. Is your surgery the 'sleeve', Mamatb?
Thanks,
Paula

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