Got my green stickers today for go ahead, now what?
Well I got the green light from the RN,RD,SW on Dec 4th and I am still waiting for my post op diet class which they said is the next step. I still have not had any official word when that will be. I did call about a week ago and they said that I am on the list for March 10 but that could change they said so they still have to call to give the official date. Then it's up to 6 weeks after that to see the surgeon get your surgery date and buy your opti fast. The surgery date will be about 2 weeks after meeting him/her. These are just what they said it might be could take longer or sooner just depends. so I think I would be looking for myself it will be late April or May or longer for my surgery. Hope this helps a bit. I have heard there is now 4 surgeons at Guelph so that might speed things up.
on 1/29/14 12:17 pm
Congratulations on being cleared. I was cleared Aug 28th and having my surgery next week. Unfortuantly we all have to wait our turns, plus sometimes there may be more critical who will go a head of us. But your time will come... just continue to practice the good eating habits, and continue to research and ask questions. Good Luck
I got super lucky with a cancelation of a cancelation... be ready to go you never know.
Good luck!
Michelle
Referral sent - Jan 11/13 Orientation - Apr 4/13 Nurse & Dietitian - Apr 8/13 (287 lbs) Food Class - Apr 10/13 Social worker - Apr 29/13 Nurse, Dietitian & Social worker - Jun 3/13 (284 lbs) Meet Surgeon - Oct 31/13 (277 lbs) Post-op food class - Nov 4/13 PATTS - Nov 6/13 & Nov 15/13 Surgery - Nov 19/13 (264 lbs)
I got put on the list yesterday to see a surgeon in Guelph! The nutritionist told me that I would probably be waiting about 6-8 months to see the surgeon. I'm ok with that - it's a big lifestyle change, I need to make sure I can be ready for it!
andrea
Referral sent Feb 27, 2013 | Orientation in Guelph May 16, 2013 | First set of appointments August 19, 2013 | pre op food class August | Final sign off on Nut/SW/Nurse Jan 29 | Post Op class April 7, 2014 | Surgery with Dr Jules July 16, 2014 in Guelph