Delays at HRH

Hello!

This is my first-ever post on Obesityhelp, wooh!

I attended orientation at Humber River on August 19 and was told I could expect my first appointment - with a dietician, I believe - to take place in about 2 months.

I called and they informed me they are behind and are only just booking these appointments for June orientation patients. 

Does this mean that the entire process will likely be delayed, or is it possible I could catch up later? 

Like many, I have infertility issues on the table and being 37, time is an important factor (along with a few other health issues).

Thanks so much.

Hi there. My referral to the program was in february. I had my orientation June 6th and got a call last week for my first appointment with surgeon.  It was today. At this appointment they gave me my social worker, nurse and dietician appointments....booked for February.  Not sure what timing will look like afterwards. Hope this helps. 

Hi there! 

from what I've seen here and personal experience it seems to take approximately 1 year for the whole process.  These are my dates:

November 2015- referral

Jan 22, 2016 -  Orientation session

July 21, 2016 - first appointment with Surgeon (Dr. Klein)

Sept 16, 2016- 3 appointments (dietitian, support worker and nurse)

Oct 19, 2016 - appointment with internist (Dr. Glazer) 

Nov 1, 2016- second appointment with Surgeon to get surgery date and Opti

Dec 21, 2016- THE BIG DAY :) SURGERY DATE

This looks pretty accurate - very similar to my timeline.  My surgery is just 2 days ahead of yours!

that's awesome!  Who is your surgeon?

Dr. Hagen

Anywhere from a year to a year and a half is about normal unfortunately.

So it looks like it's the later portion of the process that has more appointments, not the beginning. My expectations were off.

Thanks all.

I had mine at Humber as well and definitely all the appts are at the end