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Hi there, I have been considering lap band removal the past year because I have been dealing with quite a bit of abdominal pain after having the band for almost 10 years. I self funded the original surgery, so I really dont know whether OHIP will cover the removal of the band. Dont really know where to start! Any updates on your end whether you are able to successfully remove the band (and covered by ohip)? Please kindly share your experience if you can, Thanks!

Hello Anne, I really hope you can help me out. I've had the band for about 10 years, but in the past year the band is giving me abdominal pain way too frequently. I dont think the band slipped, but it is definitely difficult everyday living with it, so I am really hoping to get it removed. Did you have to report any issues with the band in order to have ohip cover the removal? Or ohip will naturally cover the removal of the device? Any additional information you can give me would be very much appreciated. Thanks, please help!