Knee replacement surgery

maggs101
on 6/26/17 8:01 pm

This is off topic. I had a gbs over 5 years ago and regained 100 lbs. I am in dire need of knee replacement surgery but have been turned down by a surgeon because of my weight. Does anyone know of an orthopedic surgeon that will perform this surgeon on obese patients. thanks

LauraLeafFan
on 6/26/17 8:25 pm

Where are you located?

maggs101
on 6/26/17 10:49 pm, edited 7/25/17 8:01 am

Hi, I am in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Update I move to Trenton, Ontario but would travel. I still have not found a surgeon that will operate on my knee being 300 lbs.

Does anyone please know of a surgeon that would operate. I am in excruciating pain constantly,no pain pills are helping.

thanks everyone

LauraLeafFan
on 6/27/17 3:03 am

If Milton isn't too far Dr. Bischoff is great.

maggs101
on 6/27/17 3:30 am

thanks, will he operate on obese people?

LauraLeafFan
on 6/27/17 3:34 am

I believe so...prior to wls my other have was morbidly obese. Dr. Bischoff said he needs replacement surgery eventually but that he was currently too young. He did repair torn meniscus in both knees with no issue. I would call the office for sure. They are very nice. Also the fracture clinic in Milton is named after him....he has an excellent reputation.

maggs101
on 6/27/17 3:36 am

thanks so much!!!!!

LauraLeafFan
on 6/27/17 3:39 am

You are welcome. Good luck!! Its at least worth a call... and Milton isnt that far. Again good luck and all the best...hope your knees feel better soon.

Starnaenae
on 6/27/17 7:18 am

my mom just had hers done two weeks ago by dr dipasquale out of trillium in mississauga.. she is almost 300 lbs

TWH: Referral May 2015 --> Orientation November 2015 --> Surgeon at TWH Nov 2016 --> Transferred to Guelph --> Surgeon Appt Dec 1 2016 --> Opti Start Dec 8 2016 --> Surgery Dec 22 2016 HW: 331 SW:302 GW: 170

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