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OHIP approval and Henry Ford Hospital questions
Hello, I am very new to this site and it seems amazing! I am just starting my process - I am strongly considering Henry Ford Hospital as my choice. Can anyone tell me about them - good/ bad/ otherwise? Also, I live in Canada and will be getting my doctor to submit the pre-approval form to OHIP to request funding. Any suggestions/tips from Canadians out there as to what I can do to further ensure my approval for the gastric bypass surgery? Any advice or comments would be greatly appreciated! Thank you. — lucy_007 (posted on August 18, 2009)
August 19, 2009
I found OHIP approval took about 4 weeks for myself. My girlfriend just
got her approval back in 2 weeks. You must answer yes to either of the
questions re result in death or perm. tissue damage or the form will come
back. Be sure your current height and weight are also on the form.
I had my surgery done at the Barix Clinic in Michigan. Wonderful care!! The
worst part was the 4 hour drive home and having to get out every hour and
walk around-became a 5 hour drive!
Best of luck and if you have any other questions feel free to ask!
— Lismarmar
August 19, 2009
I don't really know about OHIP because I live in Michigan, but I had my RNY
surgery done at Henry Ford Hospital in Warren and it was great! Who is
your surgeon?
— jtaormina
August 20, 2009
Personally I despise Henry Ford hospital, and I personally am not a fan of
the doctors there. Any hospital you have to walk through a metal detector
and get searched just to get into the ER is automatically crossed off my
list. Have you thought about St. John? they are a "Bariatric Center
of Excellents, and it's only about 7-8 miles further.
— Jennifer F.
August 20, 2009
Duh, I mean to say St. John is a "Bariatric Center of
Excellence"... I was having a "moment"!
— Jennifer F.
August 20, 2009
I am going to be getting gastric bypass surgery at Henryford hospital
detroit. They are one of the top hospitals for bariatric surgery. I have
Dr. Carlin and there is nothing but good things said about him. You can
check it out for yourself. Personally I'd rather go to a hospital than a
bariatric place.
— cuppaloopy
August 21, 2009
I'm canadian and was approved in a month. I chose the barixs clinic in
ypsilanti and i made the best decision. I had a great doctor and the
nursing staff was absolutely amazing.I wrote OHIP a personal letter with my
application letting them know about my quality of life. If i had to
recommend a bariatric hospital it would be barixs in ypsilanti.
— HeidiBCCT
August 21, 2009
I'm gonna save you some headaches...go with Barix in Ypsilanti, Michigan. I
went to my consultation and there were alot of people that had come from
Canada, and they had said that OHIP will only approve it to be done at
Barix. Look up Dr Schram. You will be glad you did!!! Good Luck!!!
— medic3992
August 25, 2009
Hi I am also canadian and I am having my gastric bypass at Henry Ford
hospital detroit. I don't want to put a damper on you going to the states
but I was told by my doctor and other people that as of June this year ohip
will not pay anymore for bypass surgery in the states because they want
canadians to have their surgery here. The problem with that is there is a
long waiting list. My hairdresser's friend applied a little while ago for
the U.S. and was denied. The reason I was approved is because I started
this process in January.
— cuppaloopy
August 30, 2009
Hello. I am also very new to this amazing site. I had laparoscopic
roux-en-y on July 28/09 at the Henry Ford Detroit site. The process was
very thorough which prepared me mentally and physically for the surgery. I
started my process in July of last year and received approval from OHIP in
the beginning of Oct. I booked my appointment with HFH for the 4 hour
workshop in Feb. This process seems long but HFH was highly recommended
from my diabetes specialist her in Windsor, ON Canada. I now understand
why my surgery took a year to schedule. This surgery is a complete
lifestyle change that requires mental, physical, emotional, spiritual
modification from poor unhealthy habits. I was anxious to have the surgery
but I am very satisfied that this process was as thorough as it was because
it was the TIME I needed to prepare for my new lifestyle. I was so
prepared that I really was not worried about the surgery at all. I lost
weight before surgery, quit smoking, exercised and wanted this to help my
Diabetes as I was honestly tired of the insulin injections twice daily. I
was nervous to meet the surgeon as I needed to feel comfortable and
confident with his skills. My life was going to be placed in his hands.
Well research informed me that HFH in Detroit is a Centre of Excellence and
when I met Dr. Arthur Carlin I was so comfortable with him that I trusted
him with my life. To date my surgery was a success and I still have my
gallbladder. The 48 hr. stay was comfortable and I was very well cared for
by several staff. I did not need as much pain medication and I was happy
to inform Dr. Carlin that there was no pain from the incisions from surgery
at all. The only pain I had was from the gas that was given in surgery to
allow room for the surgery. I am truly greatful for being so fortunate to
have such skilled professionals with my life in their hands. I highly
recommend the Weight Loss Surgery Team (Purple) at Henry Ford Hospital in
Detroit. I am continuing my journey with a new lifestyle and I am blessed.
— cdupuis
September 8, 2009
I totally agree with you about Henryford hospital detroit. I am going on
Friday for my surgery date. I to have Dr.Carlin. He is very nice. To the
lady that said she didn't like Henryford hospital because you have to go
through a metal detector in emergency well I am glad that a hospital makes
sure that you are safe. You never know who could be walking into emergency.
— cuppaloopy
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