surgeons for person with high bmi ?

jacjoy
on 9/6/12 6:02 pm - Winnipeg, Canada

Hi,

I am new to OH and I do not meet the criteria for bariatric surgery in Manitoba ( bmi of less than 47 ). My BMI is too high. Does anyone know of any surgeons who will work with people with a BMI of 60 ? Any tips would be greatly appreciated.

Jacqueline

4-Jane
on 9/7/12 9:04 pm - Canada

Have you looked into Thunder Bay is or could that be an option for you? Thunder Bay is only an eight hour drive and because we do not have our own surgeon yet we travel to Hamilton via air travel which I believe is covered by a travel grant.
Respectfully Jane

Respectfully Jane

jacjoy
on 9/8/12 5:21 am - Winnipeg, Canada

Thanks Jane,

I will look into that !

Jacqueline

mispysmom
on 8/3/13 9:00 am - elliot lake, Canada

at.saint.josephs in toronto they do...my.bmi is 58.1 but i think tht now if.u.have a bmi over 60 they may.do a sleeve instead of rny, thay way they can.make revisions.if.needed....

Amanda