Unfortunately there is a long wait for all the programs in Alberta....... and the other girls are right on with what they told you

I was also told that my surgery would be fast tracked ...... but by Dr Modi....... ya not the case as she has no control over who goes first.... no one really does ...... not to disappoint you but I got my hopes up several times and then was let down which hasn't done me any good for trying to eat better...... I was told by Dr Modi that I would have surgery Dec/12.... then Feb/13.... then Apr/13.....then Aug/13..... so my advice is to just go with the flow, don't take any date your are give as a real date until you see it written on a piece of paper lol, follow the program and everything else will fall into place

Just so you have an idea, here is what my timeline has looked like, and it seems to be the average for everyone

Referred to Clinic in end of Jan /12
First appt at clinic Apr 26/12
Every 4-6 wk appt with nurse, dietician, OT, psychologist 
Respiratory tests and sleep Apnea tests early June/12
First Dr Modi (internal medicine) appt June 28/12..... Saw her 4 times before surgery referral given
First and only appt with Dr Stoonhawker (psychiatrist) July 26/12
First Dr Karmali ( surgeon) appt Nov 29/12
Endoscope appt was booked for May 23/12 which would of put me at a possible surgery of Aug/13 at earliest

but I got very lucky and got a cancelation spot for my scope on Jan 3/13..... so technically this should move my surgery date up to May/13 ..... I have an appt with nurse next week so I will find out more then.

Just be aware that even if you are approved for surgery you can be removed from the list at anytime for multiple reasons (illness, mental status, weight gain, not following program, ect)

A great group to go to also is the Bariatric support group..... its people who have had or are waiting for surgery that have a monthly meeting so you an ask any question you want ..... go to 

http://www.edmontonbsg.ca for meeting dates and their forum on here at 

http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/EBSG/ 

Kee is absolutely right. No matter how well intentioned or wonderful your doctor (like mine, who is really great) he/she has no control over what happens once you're in the clinic. Even the surgeons don't have any real control over the timing of surgery - should you be approved. (Hopefully you will be)

Thanks for your info!

The situation with me is a little different - My dr. has spoken with the surgeon personally and he was all for fast tracking me for surgery. When my Drs nurse spoke with the surgeons office, the conversation was much different. So this is frustrating me to no end! 

 

I have not yet been approved for surgery - do you know what types of things they look at before you are approved?

I have only seen the RN and the dietician. I am about 5 classes into the weight wise course, I'll have them all completed by the end of the month. I'm meeting with Dr. Modi for the first time on Tuesday, as well as Jason, the psychologist (I'm nervous for this, as I've never seen a psychologist).

 

Thanks!

Kendra

thank you so much it makes better sense now why  its 3 hours long actually   so   basically when they book you for  pac day thats when you will be having surgery maybe ?  i know i will be on a liquid diet for 2 weeks before hand  but thats ok as well   

i think your gonna do fine  i bet your more excited then you even realize thats why the nerves are kicking in      thank You for the advice i will bring  paper and a pen  i was rather confused on why this class is 3 hours long what possible  stuff do they go over that really hasnt been said ,   Dr Davey is doing my surgery a  Rny   he told me hopefully the end of jan   but his nurse said he says this to all his patients  im just keeping my fingers crossed it will be soon  after this class   on the 11  then i have to see to another class   of maintaining on the 16th    not sure what both  of these are about i guess i will find out soon enough