OHIP Approval Process
Hi there,
I’d really like some input from folks who’ve already recieved OHIP
approval for WLS.
On Monday Oct 18, my family doctor faxed OHIP the out-of-country
form. She also included a two-page support letter from my Orthopedic
surgeon. (I’ve had 7 knee-surgies to date. I currently walk with a
cane.) She also enclosed a supporting letter from my shrink.
According to my doc, my weight is considered borderline obese (BMI
of 34.) But my orthopedic problems are severe for a 25-year-old
girl. My doc also ticked off the boxes pertaining to “tissue damage”
and “death.”
Here are my questions:
(1) How long will it take before I hear back from OHIP?
(2) Did anyone recieve approval for WLS as a borderline obese person
with co-moribilities for a severe knee problem?
Thanks for your help,
Jewel