Social Worker on Thursday

I have my social worker appointment on Thursday at TWH...and I'm super nervous.  I know I'll probably be fine, it's just a fear of the unknown.

Don't worry too much. They ask about your family support, touch on finances in so much as being able to afford lifelong vitamins. Help at home etc...

Thanks Leslie, I read your reply this morning from my email....and it kept me buoyant throughout the day at work!! I keep thinking, this is the next step...I got this!

The social worker I had was great- easy to talk to. I have been happy with all my appointments so far- 1 left - Psychologist - next wee****il I get a date to meet the surgeon. :)

Good luck on Thursday.

Thanks! Like I mentioned in my reply to Leslie, I was able to view your reply in my email earlier... You're soo close!!! Good luck next week!!!

Thank you! Once I have a better idea of when my surgery will be I will definitely feel better. ?  Honestly, all the appointments have been great. I've used Telehealth for all my appointments. It's worked out really well. 

And appointment is done.  Anna was super easy to talk to and she was thrilled with a lot of the changes I've already mad that I didn't even realize I'd made (more cooking at home, taking lunch to work and eating more regularly).

Booked my nutrition appointment while I was there since it wasn't given to us at our orientation appointment...so November 9 is nutrition class!!!

Hello Tanya,

I also have my social work appointment coming up on the 21st, but switched it to an OTN appointment in Midland.  My nursing appointment in October has also been scheduled there.  I called to confirm saying that I am actually closer to Orillia than Midland and asked if they had tele-medicine appointments at OSMH (I knew they had the technical capabilities) and she told me they actually had a few locations where I could go.  The only one that I would have to attend at TWH was the nutritional class in November.

Just thought this may be more convenient for you as well - at least until they get all of the streetcar tracks up - lol.

Good luck with your appointment.  Nothing to worry about.  I'm encouraged with the approximate year the process will take as I'm becoming more in tune and informed with regards to how I view myself, what I need to do to make lifelong changes, and to educate my family so that they continue to support me through the process.  Knowledge is indeed power.

All the best,

Linda

Hi Linda!

That's awesome that you're doing the OTN appointments... unfortunately, Brampton is too close for that! But a girl can dream!!!

I kind of like the adventure though, and you're right about the length of time it's going to take....it gives us time to get our heads in the game...I've already given up soda and almost given up take aways (just a couple more places I want to have one last time...) 

I've definitely got to mention what I've added into my routine too...my exercise... I joined a gym in July, and I go three times a week, (four if I make it to aquafit on Saturday mornings).

Good luck at your OTN Social Work appointment!!!

Tanya

Actually it isn't. We were told in orientation anyone could do telehealth now. They used to have a 70 km distance required but they said you don't have to anymore. I'm just east of Oshawa- not sure if the kms. Probably right around 70 and telehealth has been awesome.