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I was just wondering about OHIP coverage...I have already had the MGB in Bay City Michigan in July 2005 before the OHIP approval issue. I have lost 60lbs but have gained 25 back. My health issues are gone but the weight is still here. I am aware that I can have a revision done. My question is will OHIP cover it again for me in the States?
Not likely. Referrals to the USA are all but done yet except for some odd cases. You'd have to contact an Ontario Bariatric Assessment centre however to see what they would say. You'd have to bring up what your current state of things are but to be honest, they are not big on revisions.
Dawn
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Diminishing Dawn
Expertise
I will help anyone with general questions about roux en y gastric bypass specifically and my own personal experiences. I am specificially looking to help other Ontarians with learning about the process and qualifying for surgery through OHIP. I can answer general questions about the complications, lifestyle and requirements of roux en y surgery. I am not an expert in all forms of bariatric surgery so if you are inquiring about such things as Lapband, Duodenal Switch, I can only answer general questions about them. I had roux en y laproscopic surgery.
Experience
I had my surgery in 2006, am very active in the WLS community and run a local support group. I am a researcher as well and enjoy sharing what I learn with others.
Organizations
Local WLS support Group.
Publications
http://home.cogeco.ca/~diminishingdawn
obesityhelp Ontario forum
Education/Credentials
None. University Educated but not in Bariatrics!
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