New to OH

Hi,

I just found this site while I was searching for information on revision surgery. I had RNY in Ontario 3  years ago, and I am now interested in a revision to DS. I am back in Quebec now, but I know nothing about the process for bariatric surgery approval here. Has anyone been approved by RAMQ for revision from RNY to DS? Are there any surgeons performaing the revision surgery in Montreal? Any advice would be greatly appreciated! Thanks

Nancy

Hi!

Welcome to our family! As far as I know, there is an extensive waiting list in Quebec. It can range from 18 months to 7 years, depending on the surgeon. I wasn't willing to wait (I'm only young once...lol), so I self paid and had it done in Puerto Vallarta, Mexico. It was the best experience in my life. You don't get the same care and attention in a Canadian hospital as in some hospitals in Mexico.

Good luck and I wish I could help out more.

Heidi
xx

Hello and Welcome! 
The only surgeon who I know performs the DS in Mtl is Dr. Garneau. I had initially gone to see him for the DS but I opted for the less invasive VSG surgery. I would give his clinic a call and say that you would like to have a revision done. Maybe the weight time is less for a revision.

Good luck and let us know how it goes.

Derek