Bear

Hey Sabrina Actually, I am in the Military, and the Military will now cover the cost of lapband surgery..... Hey if they will cover the cost of s sex change they had better cover the cost of me getting a better chance at becoming thinner and more healthy.... LOL

Thanks for the info. I guess you do not want to hear that I in less than a month I have seen Dr Tang for a consult, am seeing him again to get some more info and specifics and I have an OR date mid Jan 10. The reason that I am looking further into Dr Tang's rep is that I was able to get everything so quickly.....Why? Is because his is not good? During the consult he mentioned a couple of things that do not ring reasonable with me. For example, he told me that I would never be able to have food with starches again. Of course this includes all carbs. It is unhealthy not to have at least some carbs, not to mention, a persons energy level with out fuel for the furnace. The one thing that I am noticing with Dr Tang is that so far I will be on my own with diet issues. I did some checking around and False Creek Clinic seems to have an outstanding program, however, it too is pricey, but apparently worth it. The price is $15,100. Luckily my employee health plan is covering it. As for OCC, I have heard a number of people talk about OCC and Dr Ortiz. How much is it to get the procedure done? What does this include? Where is it? Thanks Again Bear

Hey All, I am brand new to the group. Even though I am still researching and getting info regarding the AGB I did get an OR date for 13 Jan 10. I have been able to find a lot of info regarding Dr Amson in Victoria, however, I am scheduled with his partner Dr Tang. I am wondering if anyone on this forum has used him? Or even just heard of him? I know that Dr Amson seems to have a good reputation, however, I am learning that their after op care seems to be a bit lacking in comparison to other places that are offering this service, for example access to a dietitian that is trained and has experience specific to AGB patients. With the stringent diet restrictions and long term consideration, I would think that this would be critical. Thanks All Bear