newbie... considering surgery

Rufus · August 18, 2008

Hi folks...

I'm 61, male, BMI 37.9.

I'm going to read these forums, before I start asking a lot of questions, but if you have any suggestions for me, I'm interested.

Thanks

GayleTX · August 18, 2008

Many surgeons and/or insurance companies require a minimum of 40 BMI to be approved for surgery. If you plan to use insurance, your first step needs to be checking with your carrier to see what their criteria are for approval.

Welcome and best wishes.....

Rufus · August 18, 2008

Many surgeons and/or insurance companies require a minimum of 40 BMI to be approved for surgery. If you plan to use insurance, your first step needs to be checking with your carrier to see what their criteria are for approval.
Welcome and best wishes.....

Thanks Gayle... yeah, I am in Ontario Canada and I'm not sure what the situation is for our local insurance. Its all free insurance but it does not cover many things and I suspect Lap Band surgery my not be covered.. I dunno... further research will tell.

I do know that a local LB clinic requires a BMI of 35 so, I barely qualify.

I am going to explore all areas..and see what is what. If necessary I'll self pay.

Thanks for your interest.

mtnman428 · August 22, 2008

Hey Rufus

Not sure how OHIP in works in Ontario but in Alberta there is some Health Care zero cost available but you need high BMI (40+) plus co-morbidities plus a multi-year qualification program.

The Toronto clinics are supposed to be good but I think they are all private so you would be self-pay.

Rufus · August 23, 2008

Hey Rufus
Not sure how OHIP in works in Ontario but in Alberta there is some Health Care zero cost available but you need high BMI (40+) plus co-morbidities plus a multi-year qualification program.

The Toronto clinics are supposed to be good but I think they are all private so you would be self-pay.

Thanks Cujo... It looks like I'll be self paying, so its probably Mexico or Denver for me.