Got my date! Hotels for St Joe's in TO?

NorthernFireWoman
on 6/5/14 7:52 am

Hi everyone,

It's almost go time!  July 7 at St. Joe's in Toronto with Dr. Sullivan.  I'll have to go to TO a few weeks ahead of time for a pre-admission and to pick up my opti.  So happy I'll only have to do 2 weeks of opti.

Can anyone suggest a half-decent hotel near the hospital? Thanks!

Referral: Jun. 11/13;  Orientation: Jul. 24/13; SW/NP/Dietician: Nov. 2013.  Sleep test Dec. 2014.  Sleep apnea diagnosis Feb. 2014.  2nd sleep test Mar. 2014. Psychiatrist follow-up Mar. 2014. Approved by local centre Apr. 2014.  Sleep apnea follow-up May 2014. OTN apt with Dr. Sullivan Jun. 5/14.  Surgery July 7, 2014.

    

 

    
Zizzler
on 6/5/14 7:54 am

Congratulations!

Highest: 320, Surgery: 255 (Aug/14), Lowest: 132, Current: 167, Goal: 155

Life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwards. - Soren Kierkegaard

Dave_J
on 6/5/14 7:55 am - Canada

Congrats...I had surgery there a month ago with Dr. Lindsay.  Depending on what your plans are, there's a hotel immediately east of the hospital, although I didn't stay there.  I did stay downtown at the Strathcona for a few nights, and it was a short walk to the streetcar (504 I believe) which takes you quite close to the hospital.

    

Started Optifast April 8, 2014, and had surgery May 6, 2014 @ St. Joe's, Toronto, Dr. Lindsay

josh_h2
on 6/6/14 1:58 am

If you have an idea on what hospitals are close by - check out travelpony.com  - they seem to be cheaper than the big site (expedia, Travelocity etc)

 

Good luck!  July 7th will be here before you know it!

 Orientation at HRH - Jan 13, 2014. 1st Meeting with Surgeon (Dr. Klein) & blood work - Jan 30th. Sleep study - Feb 5th. RN, Dietician & Social Worker exams - Feb 25th, Internist - April 9th.  Dr Klein -April 23rd,PATTs Sept 2nd, Surgery, Sept 16, 2014, Opti Starting Weight - 343LB (Aug 26th).  Surgery weight 315LB  CW 215 17-Aug-2015)

RidingFan
on 6/6/14 2:42 am - Ajax, Canada
RNY on 04/29/13

Had my surgery there too but stayed with a relative the night before. However did not get good reviews of the Howard Johnson's right neat there as the area is not the best.

Congrats and all the best on your journey!

Referred HRRH Apr.  2012, Info. Session: Sept 12/12, Surgeon Consult: Dr L Smith Sept 19/12,  RD/SW/RN/ Nov 19/12.  Surgery Date:  April 29, 2013

       

shoshanaApr2013
on 6/6/14 4:51 am
dealfind.com and groupon.com often have Toronto hotels at good prices. Just be sure to read the fine print to ensure that the dates you need fit what is being offered.

Referral: Apr 2013; Orientation (HRRH): Aug 12, 2013; 1st Surgeon Appt (Dr Sohi): Aug 23, 2013; SW/RD/RN: Nov 8, 2013; Internist (Dr Glazer): Nov 14, 2013; 2nd Surgeon Appt: Nov 20, 2013; Start Opti: Jan 3, 2013; PATTS: Jan 16, 2014; Surgery: Jan 24, 2014

NorthernFireWoman
on 6/6/14 9:15 pm

Thanks for all the info.  Lots of plans to iron out, can't believe I'm a month away.  Every time the panic starts to rise I just remind myself that lots of prep has been done and I have lots of support.  Just breathe....

Referral: Jun. 11/13;  Orientation: Jul. 24/13; SW/NP/Dietician: Nov. 2013.  Sleep test Dec. 2014.  Sleep apnea diagnosis Feb. 2014.  2nd sleep test Mar. 2014. Psychiatrist follow-up Mar. 2014. Approved by local centre Apr. 2014.  Sleep apnea follow-up May 2014. OTN apt with Dr. Sullivan Jun. 5/14.  Surgery July 7, 2014.

    

 

    
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