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I am another newbie who has been lurking for a few days, but I will jump into the pool now that things are getting serious.

I had my referral put in in July 2014 and received a letter saying my orientation at TWH was scheduled for mid November. After going through the screening process, I received a call saying I now have a 'meet the surgeon' appointment on Mar. 13. It will be with Dr. Aarts. If anyone has had her as a surgeon, I would be grateful to hear what you thought of her.

Throughout the screening I have said to myself that I don't have to commit to the surgery until the day of the operation. I have come to the conclusion that this is the best choice. There is lots of learning to be done, but from what I have seen of this forum, there is lots of information available. 

Wish me luck!

Good luck Keith, and welcome! I don't know much about Dr. Aarts, but from I have read on the boards, she's top notch. 

There is a TON of info on here, it completely helped me through the process as support in my life was lacking. Welcome again!

I actually I hope I get her! I've read only good things.

Good luck!

Welcome to the group! 

Had my consult with her at TEGH but her partner Dr. Jamie Cyriac did the surgery and I only found that out the morning of the actual day. He was very good had no complications at all. If you do well he will let u go home the next day. I stayed 2 days as I was high risk.

Welcome !!! This site is a wealth of knowledge :-)

Yay Keith. You moved through in less than a year. Good for you :). I have my surgery in less than 2 weeks. What a long, hard process. We'd be crazy not to give it a go.........you're meeting the surgeon, you're on the last lap!!

Welcome. I am 3 years out. Best decision I ever made. Good luck

Congratulations, Good Luck....and you will do just fine.  The OH family (as I like to call them) are wonderful and so non judgemental.  Just come here and you will get whatever information / support you need.