I will be having a consultation with a plastic surgeon at the end of February in Toronto. I got price quotes from three surgeons in the U.S.A they estimated the cost for a lower body lift, inner thigh lift, upper body lift and breast augmentation at about $35, 000 - $40,000. Obviously this is a lot of money! I was hoping for some advice on lowering the plastic surgery cost... Is there any government assistance I can apply for or is there anything I can say to the surgeon to help lower the cost? I'm willing to pay the cost with a personal loan but anything that can be done to reduce the crippling debt I'm going to endure will be appreciated. For those who have had post bariatric plastic surgery can you tell me on your search to find your plastic surgeon did you consult the The American Society of Bariatric Plastic Surgeons? - apparently these are the surgeons who specialize in body contouring procedures after massive weight loss. The following website lists all these surgeons (who must also be board certified plastic surgeons to be a member) https://www.asbps.org/media.php I'm thinking (and correct me if I'm wrong) that because these surgeons are specialist their prices must be significantly higher. Please share with me who your surgeon was and what procedures you had done. Also share the amount you paid and if you are happy with the results. Any information you can give will be greatly appreciated. Take Care.

Hi my name is dee I am doing a english paper and it has to be on micheal moores movie sicko. In the movie he say the healthcare is awesome in canada. You don't have long waits and you get your healthcare for free. I was wondering how true it was. I have a few questions about that. 1. how long does it take to see a dr. 2. are there any fees. 3. how long for a surgery simple or serious? 4. Do you think it is a good working system? any imput would be so great! thanks again dee

There are two doctors in Newfoundland qualified to do the surgery..one was doing them..but they stopped her and denied her to do the surgeries here in the province. Her name is Dr. Judith Rodgers in Corner Brook, Newfoundland..The other doctor is in Burin, and is a qualified laproscopic gastric bypass surgeon(Dr.Alex Tryter) trained in Austriala..but they stopped him..before he got started and he had a waiting list ready to go..of 25 patients. Emails to the government did not give me valid answers as to why..stating they did not have the OR time or faculities to do this type of surgery in Newfoundland which..is bull..as one doctor had already done 7 successfully. The do stomach removal..and stapling for cancer patients, they do breat reduction surgery and even tummy tucks..so there answers were not correct..and nothing short of people demonstrating..will change it ..I believe..my quote if I were a cod fish..someone would be dancing around the confederation building demanding change..unfortunately, I am to far away from the confederation building..to do it. I am a long time with approval..and waiting to go on the waiting list..since insurance approval ..since this past January, for the same doctor.. I do hope..that you have some success with this..as I all to understand...the for me and for my family part of it..kind regards, Joanne

hi just wondering if anyone is going out of nf for the surgery? My Dr. told me about a Dr in NB who does the surgery.I'm on a waiting list but not sure how long the list is. I wish that i could get it done at home it would be so much easier.... for me and the family.. Look forward to hearing from you... Tina

Hi Vicki ... I know your posting was a while ago, but I was just banded last Wednesday (06/13/07) and will be living in St. John's for July and August this year. What's your story? Cheryl, currently in Fredericton, heading to St. John's July 3/4