Coverage

Does anyone know if the surgery is covered by MB Health? If not anyone know the cost to get it done in Winnipeg? Thanks

Hi Michelle I had an appt with Dr. Nohr in Medicine Hat, Alberta in May 2007 to discuss open RYN surgery (I had to wait from 2004 to 2007 for an appointment). I had surgery on March 13, 2008 and MB Health paid the travel, medical & hospital costs. Check out MB Health website for info on referrals http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/mhsip/oop.html and on Travel Subsidy for Out-of-Province Medical Referrals. Manitoba offers assistance to help cover transportation costs related to getting medical care in another province, http://www.gov.mb.ca/health/mhsip/travel.html. I know another woman from Wpg who had lap RYN with Dr. Star in Toronto but didn't wait as long. This MB Forum is not active, not sure why??? I always check out the Ontario forum, you can ask questions about wait times there as well... Diane (you can check out my profile for info or email me directly at [email protected])

Hey Michelle, I'm having the lap RNY in 2 weeks with Dr. Starr in Toronto. Feel free to send an email, [email protected] or pm with any questions I'll help you out with whatever I can. Amy.