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I chose a surgeon in Tijuana so I'm not familiar with Dr. Joya, but I can tell you the difference between 6500 and 12000 depends on whether you are accompanied by a paid companion while in hospital in Mexico, or if you go by yourself. I used a service based in Saskatoon to schedule the surgery, book a hotel room for me and my mother, and arrange for the drivers to/from the san diego airport. i booked my own flights to/from the airport. it's pretty cheap when you think about it; it's less than half the price of a decent used car.
HAven't found the facebook page either. Is it still alive?
My referral went in Aug 2012 and I now have an orientation date of February 12....I had lost hope and now it's found! Lol
on 2/1/14 3:31 am - Canada
Don`t know for sure, but I believe that if you have other co-morbidities - diabetes, pre-diabetes, high blood pressure, acid reflux, etc. they take these into consideration as well.
Hi,
I was called today to schedule my first consult (Westcoast Bariatric). I have tried to lose weight since I first asked for a referral and have lost about 15lbs and am now at 39 BMI. Will I get denied since I don't have a BMI of 40 or over?
on 1/30/14 1:24 pm - Canada
I buy whey isolate shakes from Popeye`s as you can return or exchange, even if opened, if you do not like the flavour. I buy soy protein powder from Lifestyles Health Food store; cheaper there. It is a good one to buy to mix into foods as it is unflavoured. Makes good Muffin in a Mug, or pancakes..... A mug in a muffin is....grease a coffee mug (spray works), drop in 1 egg, 1 scoop soy protein powder (whey powder doesn`t cook well), some flavoring - vanilla extract, raisins, sweetner and a tiny amount of baking powder. Stir together and nuke in the micro for about 60 seconds. Tip out and enjoy. All protein and no guilt. Add variations..cinnamon, dates.....whatever you desire.
i called today jan 23 14 to see if dr woodhead could do my fills 604 946 6500 (my dr leung has retired and has no office anymore)
dr woodhead only does fills for his own surgery patients
dr woodward reception recommended dr ngyen in richmond
same story there - no fills unless surgery done by dr ngyuen 604 276 0952
My referral was sent June 2012. I am going for my first appt/orientation in January (2014)
When my referral was sent in, I contacted the surgeons office to ensure they got it. They told me at that time the wait was approx 18 months. They were bang on!
After my referral was sent in, I started a program, and lost 40 pounds.
I am super nervous, but also excited! The thought of actually having my surgery done is 6 months is surreal after waiting the 18 months for the appt and the many years before making the decision to ask for a referral! LOL
Does anyone know of a good psychologist in the lower mainland that does pre op counseling with bariatric patients? I'm not worried about getting depressed after the surgery I just want to work on some strategies for dealing with my emotional eating so that after i have the surgery I don't continue in my old habits. I am going to Mexico for the surgery as I am self pay so I don't really get any psychology screening before hand.
Hi Everyone!
Where are you buying your bariatric shakes and/or pre and post op food?
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