Lab Band vs. VSG
Hi Jewlz,
This is a great place to read about the sleeve: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/default.aspx?page=SubPage&catego ry.Categories.1=112¢erContent.Id.0=32829
It is the Capital Health site & all of the handouts you get from the Bariatric Clinic in Halifax. Hope this helps :)
This is a great place to read about the sleeve: http://www.cdha.nshealth.ca/default.aspx?page=SubPage&catego ry.Categories.1=112¢erContent.Id.0=32829
It is the Capital Health site & all of the handouts you get from the Bariatric Clinic in Halifax. Hope this helps :)
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(includes 90lbs lost pre-op):
Weight lost since surgery:
(includes 90lbs lost pre-op):
Weight lost since surgery:
This may be helpful to some body. I recieved this email back in response to my request.
In response to your enquiry, I am able to advise that the province of Nova Scotia does not cover LAGB - Laparoscopic Assisted Gastric Band Surgery. However, Gastroplasty (with sleeve gastrectomy procedure) or Gastric Bypass surgery for morbid obesity may be covered in the province on a case by case basis.
In order for consideration to be given for any payment for this service under Medicare, a request for prior approval has to be submitted to MSI by a physician on a patient's behalf outlining the medical necessity and other details for this proposed surgery.
All physicians are aware of the policy guidelines governing this matter that requires a written request to be forwarded to the Medical Consultant at MSI, PO Box 500, Halifax NS B3J 2S1, or faxed to her attention at (902) 490-2275.
Services to address morbid obesity are available within the province of Nova Scotia via the "Obesity Network" in conjunction with the QEII Health Sciences Centre. Provision of bariatric surgery is only one facet of this broadbased weight loss program.
Information may be found via the "Obesity Network" webpage by going to cdha.nshealth.ca or faxing a request to (902) 425-3817.
In response to your enquiry, I am able to advise that the province of Nova Scotia does not cover LAGB - Laparoscopic Assisted Gastric Band Surgery. However, Gastroplasty (with sleeve gastrectomy procedure) or Gastric Bypass surgery for morbid obesity may be covered in the province on a case by case basis.
In order for consideration to be given for any payment for this service under Medicare, a request for prior approval has to be submitted to MSI by a physician on a patient's behalf outlining the medical necessity and other details for this proposed surgery.
All physicians are aware of the policy guidelines governing this matter that requires a written request to be forwarded to the Medical Consultant at MSI, PO Box 500, Halifax NS B3J 2S1, or faxed to her attention at (902) 490-2275.
Services to address morbid obesity are available within the province of Nova Scotia via the "Obesity Network" in conjunction with the QEII Health Sciences Centre. Provision of bariatric surgery is only one facet of this broadbased weight loss program.
Information may be found via the "Obesity Network" webpage by going to cdha.nshealth.ca or faxing a request to (902) 425-3817.
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