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sexy_me
on 1/6/12 11:34 pm

VSG on 02/06/12

VSG and RNY are definetely covered by MSP. The wait times on the island are crazy but Richmond's are still very reasonable but getting longer.

West Coast Bariatric Surgery Centre Program - VSG, February 6/12, Richmond, BC

sexy_me
on 1/6/12 11:20 pm

VSG on 02/06/12

Topic: RE: New Surgery Date

THATS GREAT NEWS!!!

West Coast Bariatric Surgery Centre Program - VSG, February 6/12, Richmond, BC

bamf
on 1/6/12 9:29 am - Burnaby, BC, Canada

RNY on 10/03/11

Topic: RE: surgery wait times

The wait list for VSG or RNY in Richmond should be about the same. About a year for first consult, then it depends on how well you follow the prescribed program this team of doctors has set up. The "Winning at Losing" classes at the Garrat Wellness Centre in Richmond, can be taken before your first consult, which may speed up the process for you. Start a journal to record all food eaten and all activity (exercise) ASAP, so you can show the doctors that you are ready for the surgery. Also research weight loss surgery so that you are prepared for you first consult. Everything you can do before the first appointment could put you into a better position for a surgery date.

bamf
on 1/6/12 8:59 am - Burnaby, BC, Canada

RNY on 10/03/11

Topic: RE: New Surgery Date

GREAT NEWS! Will make room for you on the loser's bench.

Cathrine J.
on 1/6/12 5:22 am - Victoria, Canada

RNY on 02/01/12

Topic: RE: New Surgery Date

That's great! Do you have to do a liquid pre-op diet?

HW 262, BMI 46.2 / SW 216, BMI 38.2 / CW 183 / GW 155
*45 lbs were lost pre-op. 5' 3 1/2"

lilymorg
on 1/5/12 2:12 pm

VSG on 11/14/11

Topic: RE: Hi, Question about Lap-Band surgery

I had VSG, and it was covered by MSP.

As far as I know Lap Band is not covered.

lilymorg
on 1/5/12 2:10 pm

VSG on 11/14/11

Topic: RE: New Surgery Date

yay!!! Congrats!!! Time will fly by!

lilymorg
on 1/5/12 1:56 pm

VSG on 11/14/11

Topic: RE: surgery wait times

I was sleeved Nov. 14/11 in Richmond with Dr. Sampath
MSP covered everything.

My wait was about 3 months until first appointment, and then 5 and a half months from first appointment until surgery.

But I know his wait list is a lot longer now. I was very lucky to get in when I did. But I believe its still less of a wait then the Island.

prplady
on 1/5/12 1:50 pm - Canada

VSG on 11/07/11

Topic: RE: surgery wait times

I was sleeved Nov. 7 2011 In Richmond Hospital..Dr.Sampath

covered by MSP

The Drs. on the Island have a much longer waitlist..

The Richmond Drs. are getting a much longer waitlist as well.