Got my Orientation date ..... In Sudbury

Aug 6 ......   Anyone go through Sudbury?  What should I expect at the orientation? 

Very excited to get this process rolling!

Janet

Referral sent March 11/14

Hi Janet, where do you live?  So I see it took about 2 1/2 months to get your package in the mail??? I just got my referral today! LOL

I got my package within the month .... Filled out my portion and mailed back right away .... Met with my doctor about 10 days later .... They did their part and sent me for an ECG and a whole bunch of blood work ......  And then the wait ....  For all the blood work results which end they faxed as soon as they got ..... 

I am just North of Sault St Marie ....

Welcome to the board!  I find the boards so full of info and great people!

janet

Hi Janet  I live in Sudbury and had my Orientation in April 2014, we were given THE BOOK  aka our Bible its full of great information. So they kind of go through it, we also met a few people from the team that will be working with us. It is an all day thing so dress comfy and bring a lunch or they have a very little cafe there. Parking is 4 dollars to get out loonies or toonies. 

Thanks for all the info!   Looks like your process went rather fast once you got your orientation!

janet

I went last summer. It is an all-day session and they really try to stick to their schedule. Bring some food as there isn't much on-site. You will get the manual - something you'll be referring back to a lot! They will explain the surgery in detail and discuss the dangers. A dietician will do a session and so will a social worker. There were probably about 20 people in my group. Get there early so you can go upstairs and register.  I love that the waiting rooms have nice, roomy seats. A clear sign that they know and care about their patients.

I really got a lot out of it as I was still sitting on the fence at that point.