How do I get a referral for bariatric surgery in Ontario?
How Do I Get A Referral? In order to be referred to one of our bariatric programs, you will require a physician's referral. Your referring physician must register and submit your referral through the Online Referral System.
How can I get gastric bypass surgery for free in Ontario?
OHIP will only cover a gastric bypass procedure if your BMI is over 40, or if your BMI is over 35 and you have serious weight-related health conditions.
How much weight is considered bariatric?
To be eligible for bariatric surgery, you must be between 16 and 70 years of age (with some exceptions) and morbidly obese (weighing at least 100 pounds over your ideal body weight and having a BMI of 40).
How long is the wait for bariatric surgery in Ontario?
Patients in most provinces wait for two years or more, and the wait can be as long as four to five years. Typically, wait times between consultation with a specialist and surgery is six to 12 months.
How much does gastric bypass surgery cost in Canada?
On average the cost of bariatric surgery can be $15 000–$20 000 Canadian dollars, depending on the procedure, and the disposable staplers/cartridges needed for either a laparoscopic Roux-en-Y gastric bypass or a laparoscopic sleeve gastrectomy cost $2500–$3000.
Is Gastric Sleeve covered in Canada?
Currently, both the Gastric Sleeve and Gastric Bypass procedures are covered in almost all of Canada. Some provinces may cover Lap Band surgery, but the wait lists can be very long (2 to 15 years).
How do you qualify for VSG?
In general, sleeve gastrectomy surgery could be an option for you if:
- Your body mass index (BMI) is 40 or higher (extreme obesity).
- Your BMI is 35 to 39.9 (obesity), and you have a serious weight-related health problem, such as type 2 diabetes, high blood pressure or severe sleep apnea.
What is the BMI for bariatric surgery?
To be eligible for weight-loss surgery, you must meet the following requirements: Have a body mass index (BMI) of 40 or higher, or have a BMI between 35 and 40 and an obesity-related condition, such as heart disease, diabetes, high blood pressure or severe sleep apnea.