Need Recommendation for Doctor to consult for Gastric Bypass Surgery
In Ontario there is a system to get it covered through ohip. It's free except for travel possibly and for optifast (liquid diet). There's a process that guy can read about here
http://www.ontariobariatricnetwork.ca
You can also self pay for sleeve or lapband
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on 7/10/17 8:50 pm
The Toronto Western Hospital Bariatric Group are great!
The first step (of many) is a referral from your family doctor (it's done online).
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Referral October 2015, TWH; Orientation Jan 6/16, NP - Apr 7/16: SW- May13/16, Nutrition class May 16/16, Nutrition assess - Jun 16/16, met with surgeon Oct 21/16 High weight - Dec 2016 - 298 lbs. Start of 3 week pre op diet Dec 16, 2016 - 288.2 lbs. Sx date: Jan 6/17 - 269.4 lbs. Initial goal weight 165 lbs.
I live in Ottawa.... There is a weight management clinic at the Ottawa Hospital Civic Site.
I am sure if you call your local hospitals or google weight management clinics in Brampton you will find one. BMI clinics etc.
You need a doctor's referal. There is a criteria you must have to qualify. OHIP covers the surgery.
The criteria is generally a BMI of at least 40.
Medical issues, high BP, diabetes, sleep apnea, chronic pain etc.
The process usually takes one year...
You have to attend a seminar, classes, meet with nurse practioners, dieticians, behaviourists, physicians etc.
Definitely worth the wait.
Hope this helps
Roux En Y - Jan. 4, 2017
HW 283 SW 260 CW 165
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Hi Sonia,
I'm in Mississauga, so close to you! Like others have said, it is done through OHIP.
You have to start with a conversation with your family doctor who will do a referral for you to the Ontario Bariatric Network (OBN).
Do you have a GP? Most know the process, but if yours doesn't, they just register through the site as a physician and can then refer you.
It takes about 15 minutes to complete the referral... my doctor did mine with me and gave me a print out.
Good luck!
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