Leaving Province
BC: (public) waited 18 months for a reply even an acknowledgment ...that still has not come ...Tried to follow up with 2 different Bariatric centers after GP referrals. Received short, disapproving , and condescending tone for calling or emailing. Leaving me feeling both discouraged and marginalized.
Quebec: (Private) Friendly, professional, positive, encouraging. Immediate response, surgery date booked within six weeks of inquiry.
Yes its costly, but if I continue to live at this weight eventually my health will prevent me from working and that will be more costly in the longer term.
Most importantly and thankfully... I don't have to roll over and quietly accept being treated this way!