I have a date
As patiently as I could I waited for my turn and it has finally come.
April 14/14 in Hamilton with Dr. Anvari.
I don't have to do the optifast, which is a good thing because yesterday when I got the script for it the pharmacy was closed for inventory. I will sound like a broken record, but I am freaking out... no matter how much I wanted this day to come where I could post my date, I am incredibly nervous. I was kind of looking forward to the optifast to get me in gear towards surgery and I find it strange, but I will take it.
Orientation Hamilton: July 22, 2013 Ultrasound: December 18, 2013 Bloodwork/ECG: January 29, 2014 Nutritionist/Social Worker/RN: February 12, 2014 Gastroscopy: March 4, 2014 Internist: March 6, 2014 Surgeon: March 13, 2014 (cancelled by clinic) Echocardiogram: March 19, 2014 Rescheduled Surgeon: April 1, 2014 SURGERY: April 14/14
Congrats Leafchick17!!! So happy for you and jealous at the same time!! lol So lucky about the Optifast!!! It will all work out in the end ! I am going to Hamilton as well. Have my Orientation this Monday! May I ask how long you waited for surgery from your Orientation? Don't worry about the nerves, I am sure they will resolve, it's normal when it's such a big life change ! Good luck on the 14th !!! Will watch for your posts to see how your progressing!
I was told not to bother with the opti as the surgery was booked too soon and I wouldn't get the full 2 weeks in. I was also told that because my BMI isn't higher it would be fine not to do it. Trust me I'm freaking. In my mind I'm thinking I should be drinking only those right now and here I am having normal meals. Low fat meals and no more than 1200 calories for the day.
I am scheduled for 12 noon. You will be done while I'm hyperventilating - LOL. Good luck to you! I hope you are as excited as I am to be at this point.
Orientation Hamilton: July 22, 2013 Ultrasound: December 18, 2013 Bloodwork/ECG: January 29, 2014 Nutritionist/Social Worker/RN: February 12, 2014 Gastroscopy: March 4, 2014 Internist: March 6, 2014 Surgeon: March 13, 2014 (cancelled by clinic) Echocardiogram: March 19, 2014 Rescheduled Surgeon: April 1, 2014 SURGERY: April 14/14