Edmonton Fill Doctor?

Hi there
I am going to Mexico for my LAP-BAND® surgery on July 14,2009. I am in Stony Plain, Alberta

Hey everyone! I just had a quick question. I'm in Edmonton, looking to have my surgery done at the SWLC... they said that the fills are covered for the first 5 years after surgery. Anyone in Edmonton finding that they are paying out of pocket despite this promise? When I asked the clinic, the PR person was a little evasive and advised me to discuss that with my surgeon when I did my phone consultation. I dont have my consultation for another week :(

I had my surgery done in Mexico -- so I would not be accepted by the same Dr's that do the fills for the Ontario patients

Does anyone know if there is any Dr's in Edmonton that will do fills for people that have had their surgery done in Mexico? I understand Dr. Daviduck will only do Dr. Coburn's patients. I found out that there is a Dr. Lawrence Farries in Red Deer who also does fills, but I am not sure if he does patients from Mexico. Has anyone gone to Dr. Farries or does any one have any other suggestions?

I don't know about Edmonton or even Dr. Farries in Red Deer, but there are two options in Calgary if it comes to it. Both Dr. Philip Mitchell and Dr. Peggy Burke will do fills for patients banded in Mexico. Dr. Mitchell is awesome, he's who I see, and he charges $150 for a fill. I've heard Dr. Burke has excellent 'bedside manner' as well, and from what I understand she charges $100 per fill.

Just a couple of options for you if you can't find anyone closer to home.

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Surgery: Nov 5, 2008
Onederland: Dec 13, 2009 (for the first time ever in my adult life! yay!)
High: 308lbs Current: 183lbs Goal: 140lbs

Hello,I am in Stony Plain, I go to Dr. Jim in Grande Prairie and there is no fee. AHC pays for it.

Does anyone have the contact info for Dr. Jim in Grande Prairie?

Thanks.

I'm getting banded in Mexico on Feb 23 2010, and may just go to Dr.Jim in Grande Prairie for my first fill! I live in Drayton Valley. It's either that or just go back to my surgeon in Mexico. Nice to have the options though.
He's at the QE2 hospital, and does flouroscopy fills and it doesn't matter who put your band in. Also I did find that Dr. Mitchell in Calgary does this, and a nurse in Saskatchewan...
plus, flights from Edmonton to San Diego,(near my Tijuana surgeon) are really cheap! (between $89CN to $129CN each way)
I'm excited....