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Topic: RE: questions about Richmond
Thanks all!
I went to a walk in last night and asked for referral... I had to call back with the ph number of Dr Sampath and the nurse said she'd "talk to the doctor about it", so I have no idea if they'll do it or not... I'll wait and see what happens.
I had a gastroplasty in 2000, so I really just want to talk to a doctor about my options. I weigh more now that I did at surgery (not an uncommon thing I've heard) and just can't seem to get it right now that I no longer have that tool to work with!
thanks for your help!
I went to a walk in last night and asked for referral... I had to call back with the ph number of Dr Sampath and the nurse said she'd "talk to the doctor about it", so I have no idea if they'll do it or not... I'll wait and see what happens.
I had a gastroplasty in 2000, so I really just want to talk to a doctor about my options. I weigh more now that I did at surgery (not an uncommon thing I've heard) and just can't seem to get it right now that I no longer have that tool to work with!
thanks for your help!
Topic: RE: questions about Richmond
Hi, you've come to the perfect place to ask your questions!!!! Most of us on the board here see Dr. Sampath or his partner. Barb is correct and the wait for an initial appt. is approx. 1 year, being that you are i the lower mainland you could put your name on his cancellation list and possibly get in sooner. You can just go to a walk-in clinic and ask for the referral, depending on the doc there they may or may not do it. I believe that the wait from first appt. to surgery is approximately 6-12 months depending on how well he thinks that you are doing. You will have lots of appts. to keep you busy during the time that you're waiting for surgery though. It is all 100% covered by BC medical. Check out his website at www.westcoastbariatricsurgery.com
Good luck to you and keep us posted on how you're doing!!!!
Good luck to you and keep us posted on how you're doing!!!!
Topic: RE: questions about Richmond
It took about 4 months from my referral to 1st visit.
and then 5 and a half months from my 1st visit until surgery!!
I had the sleeve, not the rny. And BC Medical covered it all.
I believe they cover sleeve & rny, but do not cover the band.
Good luck! Dr. Sampath is great! :)
and then 5 and a half months from my 1st visit until surgery!!
I had the sleeve, not the rny. And BC Medical covered it all.
I believe they cover sleeve & rny, but do not cover the band.
Good luck! Dr. Sampath is great! :)
Topic: RE: questions about Richmond
Hi:
Dr. Sampath is great, as well as his team. I had my RNY bypass on October 3. My first consult appointment took a week and half to get booked for mid March. I understand that his program is now so popular that it now takes about a year for the first appointment, but that is still much faster than anywhere else in Canada, and yes, it is 100% covered under BC Medical, if you follow his program and get approved for surgery. He has a website that you could check out at westcoast bariatric. You do need a doctor's referral but it does not have to be a GP. You could probably go to a walk-in clinic to get it. I was referred by my Diabetes Specialist, so any doctor could do it for you. You could start the program's process by referring yourself to the Garratt Wellness Centre to start their "Winning at Losing" Program, which would probably shorten your wait time after your first consult appointment. Garratt Wellness Centre can be reached at 604-204-2007. GOOD LUCK!
Barb Friesen
Dr. Sampath is great, as well as his team. I had my RNY bypass on October 3. My first consult appointment took a week and half to get booked for mid March. I understand that his program is now so popular that it now takes about a year for the first appointment, but that is still much faster than anywhere else in Canada, and yes, it is 100% covered under BC Medical, if you follow his program and get approved for surgery. He has a website that you could check out at westcoast bariatric. You do need a doctor's referral but it does not have to be a GP. You could probably go to a walk-in clinic to get it. I was referred by my Diabetes Specialist, so any doctor could do it for you. You could start the program's process by referring yourself to the Garratt Wellness Centre to start their "Winning at Losing" Program, which would probably shorten your wait time after your first consult appointment. Garratt Wellness Centre can be reached at 604-204-2007. GOOD LUCK!
Barb Friesen
Topic: questions about Richmond
I'm probably not in the right area of this board to ask this question, but I'll go ahead anyway. is there somewhere on these boards that answer questions about a specific surgeon/clinic?
I'm interested in going to see Dr Sampan in Richmond, but don't have a family doctor and so need to find one who will refer me.
In the meantime, how long is the process from the first consultation to surgery? (usually)
Does msp cover 100% of the costs associated with a bypass?
thanks and I"m enjoying reading all that you wonderful people have to say! Good work everyone!!!
I'm interested in going to see Dr Sampan in Richmond, but don't have a family doctor and so need to find one who will refer me.
In the meantime, how long is the process from the first consultation to surgery? (usually)
Does msp cover 100% of the costs associated with a bypass?
thanks and I"m enjoying reading all that you wonderful people have to say! Good work everyone!!!
Topic: RE: 2 weeks full fluids DONE!
About all you could have with a taco salad is the meat, cheese, sour cream, salsa and maybe some guacamole. Unfortunately raw veggies aren't allowed until about 6 weeks out. And the shell/chips are definately not on the list yet. Sorry to burst your bubbles ladies.
If you want mexican then something that is mentioned on the main RNY board fairly often if refried bean with cheese and the sour cream/salsa on top. Like a burrito without the wrap.
It is so nice to finally get off of the liquids and be able to experiment with real foods, just make sure you go slow and be careful, wouldn't want anyone getting sick with their new diet.
If you want mexican then something that is mentioned on the main RNY board fairly often if refried bean with cheese and the sour cream/salsa on top. Like a burrito without the wrap.
It is so nice to finally get off of the liquids and be able to experiment with real foods, just make sure you go slow and be careful, wouldn't want anyone getting sick with their new diet.
Topic: RE: 2 weeks full fluids DONE!
Ive been craving some taco salad too. lol
Ive heard lots of people have intolerances to lettuce after surgery...I hope not!
Ive heard lots of people have intolerances to lettuce after surgery...I hope not!
Topic: RE: 2 weeks full fluids DONE!
I see Nooshin next week, and am really looking forward to getting some variety. I've told my husband time and time again all I want is a Taco Salad (homemade) and he told me 2 oz of a salad isn't much to enjoy... Funny how all I crave is salad.
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