Any WLS friendly GPs in BC?

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on 11/27/18 4:10 pm, edited 5/10/19 6:19 pm

Hey everybody,

I am looking for recommendations for family doctors who are open to WLS, lab work and post op care in the lower mainland.

Thanks so much in advance

anabanana1976
on 12/15/18 4:21 pm

VSG on 11/21/17

Hi there

I do. I have a GREAT GP, in Langley. Dr Tekle. I am not sure if he takes new patients, but he is fantastic and has supported my weight loss journey since day 1.
Are you on the waitlist with the bariatric team at all in Richmond? They have a 2 yr wait list (literally 2 years).

It shouldn't be up to your GP if you are a candidate for bariatric surgery. His/Her role is to refer you, and it is up the bariatrician and/or surgeon to asses if you are a candidate. I would either push the GP you have and advocate for your self, or I would do a search for an alternate GP, although, that can be time consuming.

Good luck