How Long is waiting List to see DR. Savoie?

Hi; I have been waiting for about 2 to 3 years for appt. with Dr. Savoie.  How long is the normal wait?  Is there an age limit as I am now 61.
Thanks for any help;
Pichou1

to be honest im not sure how long the wait is. i waited a few years. had my first consult in oct and was told it would prob be another year before surgery (at least).
so the whole process is a little while.

Hi Pichou,

My referral was sent December 5th 2008. 

I am scheduled for surgery February 23rd, 2012.

There is another Doctor who has started doing surgeries in Bathurst.  They are not doing any more consults until they are somewhat caught up with the backlog.  Once the backlog is done things should move along quickly.

You can give them a call every once in a while to see how things are moving along.  The staff is extremely nice and will answer any questions they can.

I am not sure about the age limit to be honest, that would be something to ask the staff.

Not much help I know, but at least you have an idea of a timeline.

Hi Charline
Congrats on getting a surgery date! Good for you!. You will all slimmed down when I see you next summer!

 My referral went in March 2009. The process has changed a little bit with how the referrals are processed. All referrals have gone to one person rather than to the bariatric clinic. The clinic will call the person who has the referrals and then will send the request over to the clinic. So the referrals are not handled directly by the clinic anymore (probably because of the workload). When I last called they were working on Feb 2009 referrals and like Charline said they are on hold until they catch up.

So Charline how are you feeling about the date fast approaching? Will you have to do the liquid diet before the surgery?

I have to say that I'm excited, anxious and very nervous all at the same time.  I have a 7 year old son, and an almost 5 year old girl.  I want to be healthy to be able to get them more active and help them be healthy.  I want to get on the floor and play with them and go for bike rides....

Those things I'm absolutely looking forward to and my heart wants to burst out of my chest when I think of doing those things with them.

And of course there's the downside of it.  You always wonder, what if....I don't wake up.... and that part scares me. 

But I have a wonderful husband who is going to be there with me.  My parents are taking the kids, and I am so very fortunate to have that.

That being said, I have to be on Boost for 2 weeks.  Bring it on!!!!!  I know it won't be easy, I know I may not enjoy it, but I'm determined.  Boost for 2 weeks, heck I'd do it for 3 if I had to.  I've waited long enough, am prepared enough and will not ruin this opportunity at a 2nd chance. 

(that was my war roar just in case you were wondering...LOL)

It boggled my mind how many people were in that final meeting, who aren't ready for this.  I mean, the internet is an awesome tool.  I've logged about 150 hours researching my surgery.  I don't think most people are as OCD about something.  And maybe it's me, but I think some people set themselves up to fail by thinking there's hardly any work required from them to reach their goals.

Anyways, I'm grabbing this surgery by the horns and I'll be damned if I don't come out the winner!

LOL I'm in a mood...and not even on Boost yet!!  LOL

I'll post when I get back home on the 27th. 

The last meeting is a group meeting.  There are about 10 people in total.  You hear from a dietician, nurse, social worker, physiotherapist and you get to ask all the questions you want.

It's about 4 hours total.  If you have any questions beforehand, write them down...this is the place to ask.

Then it's a waiting game.  I go for my pre-admin tomorrow morning.

As far as I know, there are no other approvals needed other than Dr. Savoie saying he will do it.

Hope this helps!

 I am not sure about age restrictions here. I know of a woman in Ontario who had RNY surgery last year and she was 72 years old.