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OHIP Coverage for Bariatric Surgery: Eligibility & Requirements


Question
First of all the email is my wife's email as mine has been acting up and I have not been receiving all my emails. Since this is so important I would appreciate that you use the above email to contact me.
I am 300 lbs and 6ft 1 inch. I have severe pain in my knees, and have had a left knee replacement. My right knee is bothering me and I know it is weight related. I also have high blood pressure.

Answer
What do you want to know? You typically need a bmi of 40 to qualify if that is what you are asking. All you need to do is to get your doctor to sign up with the

http://www.bariatricregistry.ca/

Most info can be found on the website above including Centres of Excellence in Ontario and surgeons.

Dawn