Calgary Clinic question

How long have people waited for the surgery date when they moved onto the surgeons waitlist? I meet with the psychologist on Jan 19 and then the surgeon at the end of the month?  I know you go on the AHS waitlist first and then you move to the surgeons waitlist, just curious how long that wait usually takes.

Any info will be helpful.  I am just so close I can smell it ;-)

Where you meeting the surgeon at?? I know for me i met him at Peter Lougheed and that's when you sign your consent for surgery. I seen the surgeon 2 times total. Once at old children where he told me I was approved then again in his clinic. From the time I sign consent it was 2 weeks then i got the call with my surgery date. But then again i did all classes, bloodwork and seen internal med doc that cleared me for surgery before the second meeting with surgeon. No medical issues with me and not on any meds. Hope this help alittle.

I believe it can be as little as 2 months (my situation) or as long as 6 months.

I have finished all classes and am on the tail end of everything.  I was told that after my meeting with the psychologist (Jan 19), I then have my first meeting with the surgeon which will be at the old children's hospital. I know I have to meet with surgeon twice. Is the first apt to discuss the different types of surgery?  Is this were he says "You're approved" or does the psychologist make that say.  I know the second surgeon apt is to sign consent forms,  but was wondering about the first apt and  I was curious how long people have waited to meet with surgeon after their psychologist appt.  Is it a long wait for an apt with him.  If I had it my way Id meet psychologist and surgeon in the same week, but then again patience has never been my strong suit ;-)

thanks again for the helpful input

I seen surgeon July 2 at Richmond Road after being approved by psychologist. My Surgery is January 21. This Wednesday. 

1st surgery appointment was for surgeon to talk about what you've tried before and see if you qualify for surgery in Alberta.  BMI etc.

I seen Dr. Church at Richmond Road but was triage to Dr. Mitchell

Thank u for the info.WOW, this wed. Good luck and congrats.

How long after u saw psychologist did u see surgeon? Last one....lol How much notice  do they give u  ur surgery date?

Thanks again