Got my orientation date -- and I'm nervous!!

I was starting to think my referral got lost, when I got the call last week for my orientation!! It's set for Oct 17th -- so next Friday!! I'm feeling very nervous about it, for some reason. Someone prep me for what to expect!! I can't believe this is happening lol

Don't be nervous! This is what orientation consisted of at my hospital: They will go over the surgery itself, in detail. You'll watch some short clip displaying the surgery. They will go over the life long vitamin requirements, the diet to be followed throughout the journey, possible complications from surgery, the requirements to be successful with the program, and in my centre, they provided our next appointment dates after.

Good luck! 

Haha, thanks! How many people are in one orientation session, roughly? 

My orientation was at HRRH but there was over 20 people. It was a large conference room and it was fairly full, plus almost everyone brought someone with them.

The number will depend, on how many people bring a support person (which you can do if you like).  Don't be afraid to ask questions, no matter how little they seem, someone else is probably wondering the same thing as you are.

Cathy

In at my orientation in Thunder Bay, there were four other people plus supports but apparently numbers of intake have skyrocketed now that we have our own surgeons. You will have paperwork to fill out as well. Then you can make your own appointments for your next step. They don't give you the appointments. Good luck, have fun and yes, ask questions!!!