Free Surgery In Alberta!

[oracle_911]

Hi,

Well I finally have an answer to my problem I think. I went for a consultation with Dr M. Haugrud here in calgary. (who was very nice, and seemed to know what he was talking about as he specializes in breast re-construction) And informed me there is no cost, as he bills everything to Alberta Health (thank god for privatized health care)

He will be doing gland removal.. ( I have a mild-mod case) with lipo I assume. Its day surgery, I will have drain tubes installed for a few days... the norm I take it.

It took me 2 months to get a 10 minute consultation and it will be 6-9 months on a waiting list, but it will be well worth it.

He is located in the Scotia Center professional building in calgary:

#218, 4411 - 16 Ave. NW
(ph) (403)234-8008


I will try and post updates and b/a pics in the near future.

*cheers*

[nowchasing]

Luck you, now I wish I was a Albertan!  Go Alberta Go!

I wonder how long do I live in AB before I can get a health card?

[oracle_911]

All you need is a mailing address I believe..

[Boobies_Redux]

To get a health card, you need to live in province for several months.  Quebec requires 9, Ontario requires 3.

[Neutron]

hey buddy! yea i know i went to hagrud to very nice guy haha im 4 months in my waitin i wish it would hurry faster!

[Puff]

Hey thanks for sharing!  

How old are you?  How long did it take you to call?  Was it embarassing going in for the consult?

[Puff]

One other question, did you have to pay for the consult?

[AUSTIN]

That sounds great, finally there is a recomendation for a doctor in Calgary. The news about the cost is very incouraging too. It seems he is really a busy doctor. Thanks for your post and whenever you've news, just write us man.  

I wonder if you've heared about this surgeon qualifications, experience, and number of cases he handles annualy.

[Neutron]

haha no it wasnt embarassin, i just want this done and gone with so i pushed myself plus.. he was a great guy and totally knew what he was doin he drew pics and everything haha very informative. but i never asked how many he does annually but he mentioned he did a young guy a few weeks ago and he was very pleased with the results. so ill take his word that he knows whats up but ill keep in touch

[Gynewhat]

Well that sucks for me, I have my surgery booked for October with Dr. Perron and I'm paying $3,000.  I was told that only the consultations were covered by AHC.

[oracle_911]

Yes.. Dr Perron chooses not to bill the surgery back to Alberta Health. Why I dont know.. make more money.. too big a hassle.. I dunno.

But yeah as far as Mr Haugrud goes.. he is a breast reconstruction and hand trauma specialist. So for me this qualifies him. He does all sorts of things like breast cancer surgery removal/rebuilding. When i was their for my consult, he said he was late because he had to work on a guy who had got his hand stuck in a grinder... not good.

Consultation was free.. all I Did was give my health number.. It would be really cool to hear from someone who has had surgery from Dr. Haugrud.. just for curiosity's sake..


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[Puff]

Well thank you very much for providing your information to us on this board. Please update us on all the details.  Sincerely, thank you.

[Puff]

bump

[AUSTIN]

Hey Oracle,


Wonder how ur feeling now after 3 months of the operation.

[Grandpa Bambu]

He will be doing gland removal, with lipo I assume.

Make sure you ask Dr. Haugrud specifically if he will be performing Liposuction as well as excision. See, Lipo is considered cosmetic surgery by most insurance companies/plans, and for the most part, is not covered.

From what I have read on this Site, the majority of 'excision' only surgeries are not satisfactory. You really need to have both excision and lipo for satisfactory surgery results.

I wouldn't like to go into a surgery 'assuming' that something will be done and to find out later that it was in fact, not done. Find out for sure Dude....

John.