Would Canadian Ohip Pay

[Kat1 24]

Should a perso run into complications after you get home and need medical assistance would OHIP pay for it or would you have to pay yourself because you went out of the country?

[Webchickadee 716]

I'm in Toronto and my understanding is that OHIP must help you if you're in emergency medical need, especially if you've encountered a complication after this surgery (which would be serious and possibly life threatening!).

We pay into OHIP, so we should be able to get emergency care when we need it. A complication following this surgery is NOT cosmetic or elective.

OHIP has complex rules for approving any WLS in this province, and certainly doesn't cover anything that is considered cosmetic (ie. abdominoplasty, etc.), but if you get a blood clot, are dehydrated, develop a leak, a stricture, etc. I am SURE any ER and/or MD will help you, and you count on OHIP covering the costs.

That being said. I don't know this to be FACT. But I think (hope) that's the way it works.

[Kat1 24]

Thanks Webchickadee and all the best to you. I am scheduled for June 11th with Dr. Garcia.

[Webchickadee 716]

Best of luck to you! My advice? Start trying to develop some good post-op habits now.

- quit drinking carbonated drinks

- try not to drink during meals

- take smaller bites and chew, chew, chew

- drink lots of fluids....in smaller sips

- weak yourself off caffeine now, or post-op will be brutal

- follow your pre-op diet to the letter, it will make your surgery and recovery a lot easier!

And if you're located in Toronto, or the GTA, I'd be happy to talk to you in person! Private message me and I'll give you my email and phone.

Good luck!

[Kat1 24]

Now I begin the 3 days Clear Liquids only ugg this is going to be tough lol

[Webchickadee 716]

It feels like a long time, but those 3 days will go by fast. And after the surgery you probably won't feel hungry for quite some time. I'm nearly 1 month post-op and only eat when I remember it's time, or if I'm getting too much acid (despite taking omeprazole).

Good luck and let me know how it's going, and if you have any questions!

[Webchickadee 716]

Thanks a lot! I seem to have hit the infamous "3rd week stall". Been the same weight for the past 4 days. Hopefully it won't last too long.

Now is the time to battle demons of doubt, and "stay the course"!

[Kat1 24]

Thanks Webchickadee but I am starving lol. Only day one and two to go ugg.