Dr Agarwal Internist Guelph ??
Hello Everyone,
I have an appointment with the Internist Dr Agarwal on Tuesday September 30. I am a bit nervous and just wondering if anyone else has seen him and if so what is he like? I am also wondering why some people need to see the internist and some don't? Any knowledge on the subject would be greatly appreciated
Darlene
Referral to Guelph: January 2014 ~ Orientation Guelph: April 24.14~ Meet Nurse: June 03.14, August 28.14 ~ Meet SW: June 16.14 & Aug.28.14 & Feb.09.15 ~ Meet Dietician: June 16.14, August 28.14 & Nov.19.14~ Dec.31.14 & Feb.05.15 Meet Internist Dr Agarwal: Sept.28.14 ~ Post Op Nutrition class: March 16.2015 Meet Surgeon: April 16.15 ~ Approved for surgery: April 16.15 ~ Surgery Date: July 14.15 ~ Started Opti: July 07.14~ Opti Starting weight: TBD~ Surgery weight: TBD ~ Goal weight: 150
I have seen him 3 times. Twice in his office and once in the hospital after surgery. I just saw him last week. He is very nice and I believe a thorough doctor. Do NOT be late for your appointment, he will cancel the appointment. If for any reason you think you might be late, call his office right away and explain the situation. He has a picture in his office of him receiving a diploma from Mother Theresa, she looks so incredibly tiny. I had high BP, am diabetic and am a cancer survivor so that is probably why I was sent to see him.
I didn't have to see him but it sounds like I could after surgery. I have severe asthma and interstitial cystitis (bladder problem causing bleeding ) but i guess they weren't the type of problems that sent me to him! Good luck with your appointment!
Guelph - Orientation: Feb 6, 2014 - First Appt w/ Nurse: April 23, 2014 - Social Work & Dietitian: April 30, 2014 - Nurse, Social Work & Dietitian: June 24, 2014 - Post Op Class: Sept 15, 2014 - Surgeon Appt: Oct 15, 2014 - Optifast Start Date: Nov 21, 2014 - Pre Op : Dec 1, 2014 - Surgery Date: Dec 12, 2014 (Dr. Jules Foute-Nelong)
Start Weight: 384lbs Current Weight: 312.6lbs Surgery Weight: 346.9lbs Amount Lost: 72lbs
I had to visit Dr Agarwal early in my process because of my age (55). As I understand it anyone that has any medicial problems or is of a older age has to see him before surgery. He is a very nice man. He will ask you all question about your health. I was only there for 15 min, because I have no meds.
Thanks Everyone, I met with him today. I found him a little hard to understand..and had to ask him to repeat a few things...BUT other than that I found him a lovely man. He was on time and friendly. However I left and I am not sure what he decided in regards to my surgery and I never asked....I was in his office for maybe 30 minutes...he did a medical history ( which the nurse had already done) , reviewed all my blood work and tests, and checked my lungs, felt my stomach , took my blood pressure. We talked about his picture with Mother Theresa....I think that is pretty amazing! ...then I had to walk up and down the hall three times with something on my finger....not sure if it was measuring my oxygen or my heart rate but whatever it was the receptionist said it looked good..when I left he wished me well....SO now what? lol
Referral to Guelph: January 2014 ~ Orientation Guelph: April 24.14~ Meet Nurse: June 03.14, August 28.14 ~ Meet SW: June 16.14 & Aug.28.14 & Feb.09.15 ~ Meet Dietician: June 16.14, August 28.14 & Nov.19.14~ Dec.31.14 & Feb.05.15 Meet Internist Dr Agarwal: Sept.28.14 ~ Post Op Nutrition class: March 16.2015 Meet Surgeon: April 16.15 ~ Approved for surgery: April 16.15 ~ Surgery Date: July 14.15 ~ Started Opti: July 07.14~ Opti Starting weight: TBD~ Surgery weight: TBD ~ Goal weight: 150