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Topic: RE: Out of Country form
Hi Lolote
I went ahead and had my doctor send a referal to Richmond. I think the chance of having MSP provide funding for out of country surgery is not going to happen. I would love to hear from people who have recently been successful of receiving funding. I would even like to hear from people who have tried and not succeeded in getting funds.
There is always the option of self-pay. If that interests you, there were two places in Seattle that I looked into and they had links for Canadian patients: Virginia Mason and Puget Sound Bariatric. I'm not sure how much they charge. Mexico is another option. I believe it is cheaper than the States. Good luck on your journey :)
I went ahead and had my doctor send a referal to Richmond. I think the chance of having MSP provide funding for out of country surgery is not going to happen. I would love to hear from people who have recently been successful of receiving funding. I would even like to hear from people who have tried and not succeeded in getting funds.
There is always the option of self-pay. If that interests you, there were two places in Seattle that I looked into and they had links for Canadian patients: Virginia Mason and Puget Sound Bariatric. I'm not sure how much they charge. Mexico is another option. I believe it is cheaper than the States. Good luck on your journey :)
Topic: RE: Out of Country form
The office in Richmond told me the wait is between 1yr and 1.5 yr... It's a very long time to wait...
Like you, I was thinking about Seattle, but not sure how to start...
Like you, I was thinking about Seattle, but not sure how to start...
Topic: RE: Out of Country form
Thanks Hon : ) Your information is a great help for me. I really want to get a jump on things. The book should be in the mail today!
Cheers, have a great day!
Cheers, have a great day!
Topic: RE: i wrecked my back
i wonder if it's not a consequence of loosing lot of weight, our body is not used
i plan to make regular appointment with an ostheopath when i return to france
i will let you know what's happen tomorrow, i am going to ask the specialist if this is a consequence of weight loss
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Topic: RE: i wrecked my back
thank you for your answer and your concern, i hope it's nothing bad, i have an appointment tomorrow at the sport clinic i hope i will be fine or at least better
i feel the pinch of the nerve in my lower back but with our operation no way to take anti inflammatory
or ibuprofen etc ...
i am just fed up doing nothing and wake up in pain but i have to wait to return to france for more serious exam
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Topic: RE: i wrecked my back
Hi Christine it's Suzanne, did you go get an xray first to see if you have broken anything.
Are you looking for an orthopedic surgeon?
There is a spine clinic at Vancouver General Hospital, and they see patients there but you have to make an appt I believe through your family doctor.
Hope you are feeling better soon
Suzanne
Are you looking for an orthopedic surgeon?
There is a spine clinic at Vancouver General Hospital, and they see patients there but you have to make an appt I believe through your family doctor.
Hope you are feeling better soon
Suzanne
Topic: RE: Out of Country form
No, they probably will not. You usually get everything at first consult. They may send you a letter listing what you need to do, but you can self-refer to get a jump on it. I got my letter after my first consult, but some of the program requirements that were in place when I started my journey, are a bit different, so I am not sure about the timing of the letter. You can phone Garrat Wellness Centre @ 604-238-8004, to register (there is a cost of $90) or email the nutritionist directly @ [email protected], if you want any more information, and to find out when the next class starts (Winning at Losing). You should also start reading "Weight Loss Surgery for Dummies". Also, you could email the surgeons (email addresses on the website), if you have any specific questions regarding the types of surgeries, or about the preparations required.
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