Trying to get my Dr to give me.referral!

I first asked my dr a year ago for a referral . He s I wasn't overweight enough an also also just didn't agree with I t will 5 f 4 and.240. My bmi Is just over 40...I believe that is what is acceptable. I have struggled my whole life . . Every diet imaginable , , thousands and thousands of dollars I'm tired of struggling!! What do I need to do to get him to agree to send In a referral??? At my wits end :( grateful for any advice to how I can get this ball rolling!

You can go to any doctor for a referral - even a walk in clinic. 

I saw a nurse practitioner and she referred me, hope this helps

How did you find a nurse practitioner?  I have another appointment with my Dr on Thursday. I have written everything out to help plead my case, lol!

If you live in Toronto I can refer you to the clinic that did my referral.  Let me know.

Thanks, but I live north of Barrie.  He says I don't have enough to lose for gastric bypass surgery....but when I look at the web site...I fall under the "stats".  I have to lose a hundred pounds and my bmi is just over 40.  am I being realistic or delusional????  I figure I will ask him to just please refer me, and then when I see the "experts", if they feel I am not a candidate then obviously they won't approve me.  Thoughts on this??

If you meet the criteria then it's just his job to send in the referral and it's up to the bariatric centre to decide if you are a suitable candidate or not.  Rules are BMI of 35 plus 2 co-morbidities or BMI of 40+.

Yea...it's not your GP's job to say yea or nay for the programme.  It's up to the bariatric clinic team so as many others have said here, either insist you are refered or find someone that will do it.  I would also be looking for a new GP - sounds like this one is stuck back in the last century 

we are in the same boat I am a bit shorter and a bit lighter but close enough    I saw the dr at HRRH and I am moving forward   took over a year to see him but now things are moving a long 

This is off the Ontario Bariatric Network web site http://www.ontariobariatricnetwork.ca/our-programs/surgical-program#tabs-5:

Eligibility:

• 18 years of age and older
• BMI greater than or equal to 40
• BMI greater than or equal to 35 but less than 40. With at least one of the following comorbidities (as determined by your physician):
  • Coronary heart disease
  • Type II Diabetes mellitus
  • Hypertension
  • Diagnosed sleep apnea
  • Gastroesophageal Reflux Disease (GERD)

Ineligibility (not limited to):

• Current drug or alcohol dependency (within 6 months of referral)
• Recent major cancer (life threatening, within last 2 years)
• Untreated or inadequately treated psychiatric illness

Show your doctor your stats and ask him/her why they are reluctant to make an application on your behalf.This is the link to the referral form your doctor needs to complete -- pass it on to your doctor: https://referrals.ontariobariatricnetwork.ca/

Hopefully you will get the results you want on Thursday. If not, take the same info elsewhere as others suggest. (walk in, NP).