Anyone did the sleeve in ontario under ohip?

Just want to know cause am leaning towards doing the sleeve if anyone has please let me know
thanks.

In Ontario the sleeve is not available under OHIP.

There are some exceptions though:
1. If you're BMI is very high (>55) they may do a sleeve to allow you to save weight before the RNY. (which was my  case, in the end during the operation RNY was able to be done.)
2. If you're under a pain management regine that involves NSAID.

Here are the requirements for a VSG according to OHIP's Schedule of Benefits.  With that being said, some surgeons seem to still give the patient the option even if they don't meet this criteria.



Note:
1. S114 Sleeve gastrectomy is only eligible for payment when:
a. a Roux-en-Y gastric bypass is not possible due to small bowel disease/adhesions or
previous surgery;
or
b. performed as a planned staged surgery in patients with a BMI > 60 to enable the
patient to lose weight.

 

I absolutely did NOT meet the 'official 'OHIP criteria, nor did I have any of the 'usual' reasons for VSG- it was a preference, with some 'what if' scenarios in my future that really bothered me.


 

Before October of 2010 some doctors were more lenient and did VSG.  Since October OHIP has clamped down on VSG surgery unless you meet the criteria as Andrew mentioned.   Don't give up though.  Keep doing your research and absolutely advicate for yourself.  Best wishes on your journey.

I had the sleeve done in June 2010 but I also had adhesions from previous bowel surgery, so not sure which surgery I would've had without that complication, despite the fact that I begged, argued, and fought tooth and nail to get VSG

Despite OHIP guidelines, there APPEARS to be some wiggle room, depending on the surgeon, so I would suggest talking to the surgeon about it directly.  Wish I could offer some positive suggestions.  how do I feel about OHIP's stand on the issue? 

How do I feel about my sleeve? 

i just had my orientation at Guelph and the vsg is what i want while those dreams got crushed pretty fast.. they said that its less then 1% that are getting it .....     they said the guidelines are
if you have polyps,  need serious medication for pain, or have colitis...

i have ibs but its def not colitis...