Weight Loss Surgery
REALIZE Band on 10/09/12
I live in Winnipeg and I am going to have my doctor send a referral to Dr. Nohr and they told me that the waiting list is 3 years for a consultation. Is that the same for any other surgeons in Canada. How long will I have to wait after that for the surgery?
I looked into the lap band in Winnipeg but I cant afford to pay $ 18,000.00.
Any advice or suggestions would be appreciated.
Thank you.
Connie
Hi Connie
I had an appt with Dr. Nohr in May 2007 to discuss open RYN surgery (I had to wait from 2004 to 2007 for an appointment). I had surgery on March 13, 2008 and MB Health paid the travel, medical & hospital costs. I understand most have to wait just short of year after their consultation. I know another woman from Wpg who had lap RYN with Dr. Star in Toronto but didn't wait as long. This MB Forum is not active, not sure why??? I always check out the Ontario forum, you can ask questions about wait times there as well...
Diane
(you can check out my profile for info or email me directly at rdgagnon@mts.net)
Hi
I too am having surgery with Dr Nohr.The wait formy consult was 3 years but I called every second week and got in early on the cancellation list. My surgery is booked for Nov 10. But if I knew what I know now I wouldnt be going to Dr Nohr. I hear he is very good but I would have searched out a doctor who does it Laperscopicly. And I hear that Dr Starr does it that way and if very good. So before you commit to a doctor do your research. The recovery time from a lap compared to open is very short and way less painfull from what I have heard. Its to late for me to start the process over again so I will go ahead with my surgery but if I were you I would really consider finding a doctor who does it lap style.
I wish you all the luck.
shelly