Trying to stay positive... and patient

Helna_Handbasket
on 3/10/15 12:59 am - OWEN SOUND, Canada

Just having a whine.  Finally got my next set of appointment dates for TWH - Psychologist & Dietition, and they're not till late April & June.  June seems like forever.  I called about any cancellations and it doesn't look good.  I guess it's just frustrating seeing others who started the process at around the same time as I did, already with surgery dates.  :/  Such a life changing decision to make to start with - it's hard to wait once the decision is made.  *sigh*.  I'll keep reading, researching & keeping my food journal.  Patience Grasshopper.  Patience.

Referral: August 2014 Orientation: 28Nov14 Social Worker: 05Feb15 Nurse Practitioner: 25Feb15 Nutrition Class: 30Mar15 Dietitian: 14Apr15 Psychologist: 21Apr15 NP followup: 23Apr15 Meet Surgeon: 26June15 Start Opti/PreOp: 21July15 Surgery!: 04Aug15!! 

I keep a blog... you're welcome to read it anytime :)  https://heretoeaternity.wordpress.com/

 

Nanato2
on 3/10/15 3:55 am - Canada
VSG on 02/12/13

The reason some people move faster is becasue they will call weekly or daily for cancellations that is how you move along faster in the process. Keep calling to get earlier appointments people cancel every day.

Referral- March 2012, Letter April 19, Orientation TWH- June 6, NP - July 3, Sleep Apena test July 16, Internist and SW  - July 17, Nutritional class - July 23, Dietician appt. July 30th, Psych-Social appt - Aug 20th. Follow up with doctor sleep apena Aug. 28th  Surgeons appt. - Dec. 14th Dr. Jackson. Surgery date - Feb 12 2013 - VSG   

                
softballqueen89
on 3/10/15 5:25 am - Canada
VSG on 02/24/15

Yes - don't get discouraged.  There are cancellations aplenty!!!  Trust me :)
Call every week, early in the day.  Being friendly and perseverant got me through the process.

Good luck!

Tracy

Referral: 08.13.14  Orient (TWH): 11.05.14  Social: 11.27.14  Nurse Prac: 12.10.14  Psych: 01.12.15 Nutrition Class: 11.18.14  Scope: 01.06.15  Dietician: 12.12.14  Meet Surgeon: 02.06.15  Pre-Op Testing: 02.18.15  SURGERY DATE: 02.24.15 (Dr. Okrainec)    

    

Dixie1969
on 3/10/15 5:36 am

I totally understand your position.  I am in the final stages of the process and to be honest I never thought I would get here.  I have used my time to educate myself about the process.  I have visited this forum many times.  I have done some soul searching to make sure that this is right for me.  I do believe this is the path I want to travel.  I have taken the time to eliminate pop, sugar and caffeine out of my diet.

I have tried different protein drinks to find one I like. I now I feel I am ready for the next phase - surgery.  Use this time to figure out if this is right for you.  I am not a patient person....this process has made me wait and I am actually thankful for the time and appointments with all of the team members.  The process has changes my way of thinking

Good luck

Helna_Handbasket
on 3/10/15 8:24 am - OWEN SOUND, Canada

Thank you :)  I have actually called and got in on several cancellations, which has been great.  I'm down to TWH on Monday for the Nutrition Group meeting, so I'll check again in person (if it's possible).  I'm trying to accommodate my work a bit too.  Hoping to be off during our "slow" time. 

Protein shakes - Please share which kind you're liking!  Recommendations are appreciated. 

I appreciate the feedback & support.  Cheers :)

northernga1
on 3/10/15 11:58 am - Elliot Lake, Canada
On March 10, 2015 at 3:24 PM Pacific Time, Helna_Handbasket wrote:

Thank you :)  I have actually called and got in on several cancellations, which has been great.  I'm down to TWH on Monday for the Nutrition Group meeting, so I'll check again in person (if it's possible).  I'm trying to accommodate my work a bit too.  Hoping to be off during our "slow" time. 

Protein shakes - Please share which kind you're liking!  Recommendations are appreciated. 

I appreciate the feedback & support.  Cheers :)

protein shakes i have only tried 1 so far and i am in love with it.  Body fortress from walmart it has 30 grams of protein.  http://www.walmart.ca/en/ip/10691781-body-fortress-whey-isolate-vanilla-2lb/6000101671715

Referral Feb 14 2014; Orientation July 30 2014; 1 on 1's Feb 17, 2015; Pre op May 27 2015; Surgery date June 16, 2015

                        

Helna_Handbasket
on 3/11/15 10:54 am - OWEN SOUND, Canada

Thanks for the recommendation! 

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