Interestingly enough, I believe that there is an actual cost benefit to this type of surgery in the system. As the Member indicated, all of the reduction in medications and healthier life for individuals and everything, I believe that there is a cost benefit to this type of thing. Weighing those options, I would look into what it would take to see if the system can take a serious look at the laparoscopic adjustment band surgery.
Tom Beaulieu on Question 285-17(3): Government Support For Weight Loss Programs
In the Legislative Assembly on November 1st, 2012. See this statement in context.
Question 285-17(3): Government Support For Weight Loss Programs
Oral Questions
October 31st, 2012
Tu Nedhe
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