Newbie!

GeorgianBay_Girl
on 1/25/17 5:25 pm

Hi! Just looking to share my journey so far and seek support! I had my Orientation in July 2016 and met with the surgeon in December. I have Dr. Starr and he was amazing. I just met with dr. glazer yesterday and he told me to "take my pills the morning of the surgery" and I looked at him and said "so I'm good to go!" I was so happy. He did say my Vitamin D was low and suggested I take one pill three times a day. I did ask if this would delay my surgery and he said it wouldn't. I have my "trio" appointment (Dietitian, RN and SW) upcoming on february 9th. Super nervous. I've been keeping a food diary off and on since July on MyFitnessPal but will complete the paper exercise for the three days before the appointment. Anything else I should know/prepare for this appointment?

Hopefully I get the green light from them and a surgery date! anyone else who went to Humber experience similar timelines and also know the wait list should I get approved after my "trio"?

thanks in advance :)

ready-4-new-start
on 1/25/17 6:13 pm - Canada

Study study the orientation book know it inside out.. They will ask u a lot of questions.. They will want u to explain the surgery, the risk, what vitamins u need to take and when, each stages of diet and give examples what u would eat at each stage. I studied the book knew it inside out.. The social worker ask a lot of questions from home, work, support and if u are telling people about the surgery or keeping it quiet.

Referral received at hrrh Nov6/14, orientation March23/15, surgery April 11/16

GeorgianBay_Girl
on 1/25/17 6:14 pm

Thank you!

Kalibella
on 1/26/17 1:52 pm

RNY on 08/15/17

That's awesome advice!

crqvingchange
on 1/25/17 7:01 pm

Welcome GB Girl. Congrats on getting approved.

CENTURY CLUB MEMBER at 6 months post-op.

Referral to Guelph Feb/13, Sleep study and all bloodwork and ultrasound May/13, orientation July/13. Nurse, NUT,SW Sept/13, 2nd NUT, nurse and SW, 3rd round and cleared for surgery Dec/13. Pre-op Apr 7/14, Surgeon May 2/14, Opti Jul 3/14, surgery Jul 17/14.