Depends on many things~ What type of surgery, any complications, etc.  If all goes well it can be 2-3 days.

I went to Montreal.  Paid for it myself .  From my first phone call to my sugrey it was total 3 months!!! Yes I said 3 months.   I wish I would have done it 10 years ago. 

 Hi there,

I moved to BC recently from another country, and I do not have a primary doctor. I have been looking for a good one for a while now, but it is really hard to find one that will take new patients.

I have been overweight since I was 11 and it is getting progressively worse. I went on a diet back in 08 and got to a good weight, but i have since took it all back in + about 50lbs more.

I was wondering if it is possible to get a referral from a walk-in clinic doctor? that is what I have been using right now since i dont have a P.doc.

Thanks for any help you can offer :)

If you get your GP or Specialist to refer you to West Coast Bariatric Surgery, in Richmond, it would be covered by BC Medical (MSP).  The doctors (Nguyen & Sampath) are both excellent bariatric surgeons.  Check out website www.westcoastbariatricsurgery.com   Wait time for first consult is about a year and then surgery date is given quite quickly, once you have completed their program, which can be started as soon as a referral is given, you do not have to wait until first consult.

Hi everyone, I'm new to BC and would love to be a part of a support group. I'm over 1 yr post op VSG and in maintenance. Currently researching plastics either here or in MX.

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