General Surgery Guidelines

Provide us with all the required tests. All tests are to be done within one month of the surgery. Prescriptions will be provided for all the tests we require of you. If you regularly take aspirin, you must stop 2 weeks prior to the surgery date...

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Pre-op Requirements

All patients are required to have pre-op tests performed to ensure patients are good candidates for general anesthesia. The patient makes preparations for all post-op necessities, including a special diet that will need to be followed...

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Post-op Requirements

All patients will receive dietary guidelines that pertain specifically to the type of surgery performed. It is important to follow these special diets during the first 4-12 weeks. All of the bariatric procedures have radical effects on the digestive tract, which can lead to nutrient, mineral, vitamin, and protein deficiencies. The ingestion of some food items can lead to uncomfortable, and sometimes embarrassing, situations as the body begins to adjust to its new state. Special diets help patients to reduce and control the occurrence of these situations, as well as learn about individual tolerances and intolerances...

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Payment Options / Insurance

Dr. Michel Gagner is a non-participant of the Régime d’Assurance Maladie. Thus, fees for his services will not be reimbursed by RAMQ, as dictated by the Loi sur l’Assurance Maladie (L.R.Q. c. A-29)...

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