DR Wai leung This is a discussion on DR Wai leung within the Canada Local Lap-Band Support forums.
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08-29-2006, 07:08 PM
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#16 | | post-op
Join Date: May 2006 Age: 40
Posts: 77
City: Burnaby State: BC | As I understand it, I have a 10 cm (pressumably 10 centimetres - the length of the band?) band with the capacity for 4 cc (a measure of liquid that is inserted). Of course, I'm just guessing! My card does say 10 cm/4 cc though, for what it's worth. Did you get a card Paula?
Marie Quote: |
Originally Posted by Paulax Now, I may seem dumb saying this, but I actually am just guessing at the 10CC band.
MARIE, HELP ME OUT HERE. We were banded one week apart, same surgeon. The man of few words, never actually told me. Could it be that I have a 10cm band??? |
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Weight loss ----> 283 / 220 / 130
Surgery ----> July 28/06 by Dr Leung in Surrey, BC, Canada
First fill ----> Aug 31/06 (1.5 cc in 4 cc band)
Second fill ----> Oct 12/06 (2.6 cc in 4 cc band)
Third fill ----> Nov 21/06 (3.0 cc in 4 cc band)
Fourth fill ----> Apr 12/07 (3.2 cc in 4 cc band)
Fifth fill ----> Jul 6/07 (3.7 cc in 4 cc band)
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08-29-2006, 07:09 PM
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#17 | | May the Band be With You!
Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 42
Posts: 2,445
City: Somewhere in Ontario State: Ontario (CANADA!) | Paula if you have a 4cc band (vice 10cc) you had a good first fill!!!! Don't get mixed up with the ccs!!!!
LOL I can just see you asking for 5ccs in a 4cc band!!! LOL
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08-29-2006, 07:58 PM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,227
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Originally Posted by Yoda Paula if you have a 4cc band (vice 10cc) you had a good first fill!!!! Don't get mixed up with the ccs!!!!
LOL I can just see you asking for 5ccs in a 4cc band!!! LOL | snort, thanks for that Yoda, yes I did get a card, will go check.
Yes, if it IS a 4cc band, then I guess we will go up slowly...
Thanks Yoda, Marie, it will be interesting to see what kind of fill you get on Thursday. Ask him when is a good time for a second fill, or what are the signs that one needs a second fill.
Thanks
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banded July 21-06 280
fill 1 Aug 21 - 1.65cc 255
fill 2 Oct 23 - 2.2cc 245
fill 3 Feb 15 - 2.5cc 228
fill 4 Apr 2 - 3.0 218
fill 5 Oct 22 - 3.2 195
Goal Feb 3, 2008 174
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08-30-2006, 06:03 AM
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#19 | | May the Band be With You!
Join Date: Apr 2006 Age: 42
Posts: 2,445
City: Somewhere in Ontario State: Ontario (CANADA!) | Paulax.....one of the biggest signs that you need a 2nd fill is....
if you are not losing 1-2 lbs (on average!!!!) a week...despite following all the "bandster rules".
Hope that helps!:)
__________________ :bandit Yoda :canada: "Do...or do not...there is no try" Banded: 21 Apr 06 TLBC - Toronto ON | |
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08-30-2006, 07:35 PM
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#20 | | i guess i made it ?
Join Date: Jan 2006 Age: 27
Posts: 2,305
State: Nova Scotia | Quote: |
Originally Posted by giblert As Paula noted, fills and all follow-up appointments are covered under our provincial medical coverage (MSP) so there should be absolutely no costs after surgery.
Marie | So..... BC pays for fills, or your fills are included with the cost of your surgery? I'm confused. If the prov. gov't doesn't cover 'banding', why would they cover fills? | |
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08-31-2006, 01:41 PM
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#21 | | post-op
Join Date: May 2006 Age: 40
Posts: 77
City: Burnaby State: BC | First fill done! No problem at all. Tiny pin prick, and then I looked away while he did the fluid thing. Anxiety required? Zero.
Marie
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Weight loss ----> 283 / 220 / 130
Surgery ----> July 28/06 by Dr Leung in Surrey, BC, Canada
First fill ----> Aug 31/06 (1.5 cc in 4 cc band)
Second fill ----> Oct 12/06 (2.6 cc in 4 cc band)
Third fill ----> Nov 21/06 (3.0 cc in 4 cc band)
Fourth fill ----> Apr 12/07 (3.2 cc in 4 cc band)
Fifth fill ----> Jul 6/07 (3.7 cc in 4 cc band)
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08-31-2006, 01:42 PM
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#22 | | post-op
Join Date: May 2006 Age: 40
Posts: 77
City: Burnaby State: BC | That's a good question and I'm not entirely sure. I think the fills may be covered under MSP (provincial medical) as he can charge them as a patient consult when he does his coding/billing. But that's just a guess.
Marie Quote: |
Originally Posted by argon So..... BC pays for fills, or your fills are included with the cost of your surgery? I'm confused. If the prov. gov't doesn't cover 'banding', why would they cover fills? |
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Weight loss ----> 283 / 220 / 130
Surgery ----> July 28/06 by Dr Leung in Surrey, BC, Canada
First fill ----> Aug 31/06 (1.5 cc in 4 cc band)
Second fill ----> Oct 12/06 (2.6 cc in 4 cc band)
Third fill ----> Nov 21/06 (3.0 cc in 4 cc band)
Fourth fill ----> Apr 12/07 (3.2 cc in 4 cc band)
Fifth fill ----> Jul 6/07 (3.7 cc in 4 cc band)
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11-09-2006, 02:43 PM
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#23 | | Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 3
| Newbie question, Do we need a referral from our GP to see Dr. Leung? | |
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11-09-2006, 02:44 PM
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#24 | | Registered User
Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 3
| Or, can we just call direct to get an appointment for a consult? | |
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11-09-2006, 06:14 PM
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#25 | | post-op
Join Date: May 2006 Age: 40
Posts: 77
City: Burnaby State: BC | You need a referral from your family doctor. Although I just went to a drop in clinic as I didn't have a family doctor at that time. I'd also recommend bringing along Dr Leung's address/phone to pass along to your doctor.
Cheers,
Marie Quote:
Originally Posted by Pawkeys  Newbie question, Do we need a referral from our GP to see Dr. Leung? |
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Weight loss ----> 283 / 220 / 130
Surgery ----> July 28/06 by Dr Leung in Surrey, BC, Canada
First fill ----> Aug 31/06 (1.5 cc in 4 cc band)
Second fill ----> Oct 12/06 (2.6 cc in 4 cc band)
Third fill ----> Nov 21/06 (3.0 cc in 4 cc band)
Fourth fill ----> Apr 12/07 (3.2 cc in 4 cc band)
Fifth fill ----> Jul 6/07 (3.7 cc in 4 cc band)
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11-09-2006, 11:38 PM
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#26 | | Starting Over
Join Date: Oct 2006 Age: 45
Posts: 108
State: British Columbia | leung
Hi, everyone. I too was banded by Dr. Leung. I think he's the cat's meow; he doesn't sugar coat anything..tells you "what it is". I like that.
Kat.
__________________  *Banded October 13, 2006* Dr. Leung - Surrey, British Columbia Self Pay-$13K (approximately $1500 less if no hospital stay). Can claim on income tax. -There is nothing God and I can't get through together- | |
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11-10-2006, 05:57 AM
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Join Date: Feb 2006
Posts: 1,227
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Originally Posted by Katgirl Hi, everyone. I too was banded by Dr. Leung. I think he's the cat's meow; he doesn't sugar coat anything..tells you "what it is". I like that.
Kat. | I do to Katgirl!
How are you doing and when was your surgery?
I have to say, I am so damned excited. I have lost 46 pounds since July 21, and I am really feeling like this is going to work. Part of me feels like this is the impossible dream, but I am losing.
So because of my success, I think Dr Leung is awesome. My hero....
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banded July 21-06 280
fill 1 Aug 21 - 1.65cc 255
fill 2 Oct 23 - 2.2cc 245
fill 3 Feb 15 - 2.5cc 228
fill 4 Apr 2 - 3.0 218
fill 5 Oct 22 - 3.2 195
Goal Feb 3, 2008 174
280-169 | |
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05-16-2008, 12:01 PM
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#28 | | Registered User
Join Date: May 2008
Posts: 1
| Can anyone tell me if Dr. Leung has a specific BMI you must meet? How tall are you? | |
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05-19-2008, 07:15 PM
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#29 | | Registered User
Join Date: Mar 2008
Posts: 8
| I believe the minimum BMI is 35. I had a consult with Dr Leung last month and got a July surgery date but ended up going with Dr Woodhead in Delta, BC. Only had a 4-6 week wait between my consult and surgery date. I was banded last Wednesday 05/14. | |
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05-21-2008, 09:10 AM
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#30 | | Registered User
Join Date: May 2008 Age: 48
Posts: 12
| Can anyone tell me who the doctors in BC are? | |
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