Newbie question - how long is the wait after first applying?

I e-mailed my completed application form and doctor's referral to the Royal Vic back in July. They sent me a confirmation reply saying they got it. Since then, nothing. I've read other posts here from members going through other hospitals that they had to wait up to 3 years, but is that just for the operation, or all the other pre-op stuff? I understand that depending on one's condition the wait times for the surgery can vary, but how long before they even contact you to just interview you and start the long slow chain moving?

Hi Haggisboy,

I faxed them my referral June 10 2013 and got a call this past thursday for an orientation day at the end of november. From what i gather, it'll be another 6-7 months til surgery, if surgery availabilities continue as they are now.

Good luck!

i got my first surgery date at about 3 months from my group meeting.  I think the current wait time might be a bit longer because there is some issue with scheduling surgeries at Lachine and that is backing it up a bit.   I'm sure if you call into the office and ask they will be able to give you an idea.  I dont think we have a 3 yr wait here in quebec - especially if you go in with a referral (that's what i had).

Thanks for the info. Given what you've told me I think I'm going to give them a few more weeks before I call them. I don't want to come off as a pest to them. My secret hope is that I get to go to the Lachine hospital. For one, i grew up there and for another, I honestly think I fear the idea of having to drive downtown to the Vic as being more frightening than the idea of an operation. I HATE driving downtown.

Finally got my group meeting for the end of January at the Vic. It now begins.

grats!

Can anyone tell me what I can expect next? As in roughly how long until the operation? They sent me an 8 page questionnaire that I have to fill in and bring with me to the info session, as well as a permission form for the operation. Don't I have to meet with one of their doctor's first? Or is that taken care of at the info session?

the meeting with the doc is after the info session, then you'll hear about your date, then pre-op testing up to one month before that, pickup your pre-op optifast and meet with nut.

  still a few more steps to go.  pretty sure the schedule for all these varies but maybe 2-3 months to surgery?  longer if they are backed up

I am meeting with Olivier Court in March 2014 and then I gotta wait to hear when surgery will be after but the did say4-6 months from the time I meet the surgeon till I have surgery. Hopefulhtiswheeoilively sooner than latee....... I hope lachine still does surgery. That is where I live

Well things are moving a bit quicker than expected, which is good. About a month after the initial group meeting, the hospital called and I have an appointment with Dr. Court at the end of April. At this rate I wouldn't be surprised if the operation is scheduled for this summer.