Hi and Questions.

Joe D.
on 8/19/17 11:44 am
RNY on 02/09/18

Hi, I just received my orientation invitation from Guelph.

Couple of Questions. Is there some good posts that describe the process and timeline from here?

Also, I'm in Toronto so was wondering why I was sent to Guelph Hospital? Is that changeable? Just a bit worried about the bus ride back and forth. (Don't have a car).

Any advice on what to expect clues etc would be greatly appreciated.

Nervous in Toronto.

-Joe

CW: 223.6 HW: 374 PreOpti:340 Surg:327 GW:215 M1: -24 M2: -20 M3: -15.4 M4: -17.6 M5: -12 M6: -14

michelle W.
on 8/19/17 12:46 pm
RNY on 06/12/17

It could be because toronto is backlogged right now for surgeries... so that could be why they sent you that way... you can change it to toronto..just give the center a call in guelph and ask them to change it for you.

You will definitely have a longer wait if you go through toronto for sure.. I took about 1 year from orientation to surgery at Toronto Western

Referral - March 23rd 2016 TWH Orientation - June 15 2016 Social - Sept 6 2016 Nurse - Oct 3 2016 Nut Class - Nov 14 2016 Psych - Dec 14 2016 Nut Jan 4 2017 Surgeon - Feb 24 2017 Pre-op May 23 2017 Opti start date May 29 2017 Surgery Date - June 12 2017 HW-285 CW - 154.2 Opti start weight - 261.5 SW - 256

Preop-23.5 Opti-5.5 M1-13.8 M2-14.2 M3-11 M4-9.5 M5-9.9 M6-6.8 M7-9.4 M8-5.9 M9-4.2 M10-4.6 M11-2.4

Joe D.
on 8/19/17 2:08 pm
RNY on 02/09/18

Thanks for the advice, if it's a longer wait I'll just go with Guelph. Took me a long time to come to the decision to ask for the referral and while the journey is a bit frightening I want to start it.

--Joe

oneatatime
on 8/19/17 1:15 pm
RNY on 09/01/17

Congratulations Joe! That's so exciting to be starting the process.

Like Michelle said, call Guelph and ask for a transfer to Toronto Western Hospital for transportation and proximity reasons.

TWH is still conducting weekly orientations, so the backlog shouldn't affect you at this stage, and they are working on clearing their backlog to move everyone through without excessive delay.

I have my surgery there in a couple of weeks and it's been an above par experience. Wishing you the best success and see around these boards!

Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. Choose happy.

Opti -10 / M1 -25.5 / M2 -10 / M3 -14.5 / M4 -13 / M5 -10 / M6 -5.5 / M7 -9.5 / M8 -13.5 / M9 -0.5 / M10 -2.5 / M11 -2.5 / M12 +2 / M13 -5.5

Century Club and Onederland in month 7!!

Joe D.
on 8/19/17 2:09 pm, edited 8/19/17 11:15 am
RNY on 02/09/18

oneatatime, Good luck on your surgery. Looking forward to seeing it all come out well.

--Joe

oneatatime
on 8/19/17 8:04 pm
RNY on 09/01/17

Thanks so much!

TWH went super quickly for me. Less than 4 months. It was a combination of great advice from ppl here, diligence on my part with the hospital, and of course a sprinkle of luck.

I was like you... had been thinking about it for a long time. Once I decided I was ready, I was ready.

All the hospitals are great. We really are fortunate!! Wherever you go will be right for you. :)

Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. Choose happy.

Opti -10 / M1 -25.5 / M2 -10 / M3 -14.5 / M4 -13 / M5 -10 / M6 -5.5 / M7 -9.5 / M8 -13.5 / M9 -0.5 / M10 -2.5 / M11 -2.5 / M12 +2 / M13 -5.5

Century Club and Onederland in month 7!!

123HollyD
on 8/19/17 7:23 pm
RNY on 05/15/17

I would suggest that you stay with guelph. Unless you don't mind waiting at least a year and likely much longer. Like others said...Toronto had a huge backlog. My understanding is that they stopped giving out surgery dates.

I actually tried to get transferred to guelph to speed things up. But I got super lucky with some cancellations due to bad weather...studio muy process was very quick. That said ...I don't feel that I would be so fortunate if I was just starting the process now.

All the best with your journey!

Orientation:Dec 12/16 Nurse:Jan 5/17 SW:Jan 10/17 Psyhc: Jan 10/17 Nut. Class: Jan 17/17 Nut. 1 on 1:Feb 1/17 Surgeon: Mar.17/17 Surgery Date: Apr. 7/17 - NO OPTI.

HW/SW:260 CW:158

M1:25 M2:11 M3:10 M4:10 M5:10 M6:6 M7:8 M8:5 M9:5 M10:3 M11:3 M12:4

smash150
on 8/19/17 7:39 pm

Guelph went quick for me (5 months). It can be longer if you have to have a sleep test done and have extra appointments. I would stick with Guelph though, they were great. Just do what they say and be honest and you'll be on the losers bench in no time :)

Referral Nov 29, 2016: Orientation Jan 12, 2017: Nurse Feb 6, 2017: Dietitian and SW March 3, 2017: Trio April 5, 2017-cleared for surgery: Meet the Surgeon April 12, 2017: Post op Nutrition class May 8, 2017: RNY Surgery May 9, 2017

HW: 306(day of referral) CW: 172 Height: 5'6

(deactivated member)
on 8/20/17 12:02 pm

Yeah _ I will back into the fray in a few months... then will probably have to weight until May....Stay in Guelph... they are quicker!

Good Luck!

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