Timmins ontario

I live in timmins ontario canada. I've been trying to get this doctor I see for methadone to send me for weight loss surgery and I have no family doctor. I'e been steadily gaining about 5 to 10 pounds every month for the last 6 months. My phychiatrist has brought up the surgery to me. She said she will support my decision as long as I can get a referring physician.. am I safe to assume that she can' do the referral herself?? Any help would be appreciated.

Hi Ferrigan,

You may want to join us over on the Ontario forum. I know we have a fair number of people who live up north on our board there (although it's a bit quiet right now with the holidays so be patient). :)

I know there are quite a few people from Sudbury... maybe some folks in Timmins too?

As far as the referral, it does have to be a GP *****fers you to the Ontario Bariatric Network (OBN). If you don't have a GP, can you look for one in your area? I have heard of a couple of people having success with a walk-in doctor doing the referral.

You may get other ideas over in "Ontario". Hope to see you there!

My guess is you will not be approved for WLS if you are currently on methadone. Also, at my orientation we were told that you MUST have a family doctor during and after the WLS process, as he/she will be the one ordering tests, monitoring you, and following up with you long term.