Update
Hi Mahalo,
Thanks for your reply and insight. The Internist at the Bariatric Center referred me to an Endocrinologist who specializes in Hyperparathyroidism. Apparently my Vitamin D was on the lower side of normal which effected my Calcium which is related to the parathyroid. I spoke with the receptionist a few hours ago. The specialist (Endocrinologist) was suppose to check my file last Monday, but the receptionist told me that she didn't. She only checks them on Monday, so now I have to wait until this coming Monday and hope that she checks it then. Only then can they give me an appointment to see her (she is the only one in Hamilton that specializes in this). Once I get an appointment (the receptionist told me if could take months) then I can call every Friday to see if there is a cancellation. I got the name and the direct phone number of the receptionist and told her that I would be calling her a lot. She seemed friendly and seemed to understand. This is the best I can do.
Thanks,
Barb
Referred May 2016, Orientation July 4, 2016, Pre-Nutrition Class March 31, 2017, Nurse April 10, 2017, Blood work/ECG April 13, 2017, Ultra-sound April 27, 2017, Psychologist May 30, 2017, Colonoscopy and Gastroscopy June 5, 2017, Internist June 13, 2017, Dietician June 14, 2017, 2nd Round of blood work August 2, 2017, Surgeon September 6, 2017, Surgery September 12, 2017 - St. Joe's Hamilton - No Opti
Height 5"4" HW 231 SW222 CW141
PreOp-9 lbs M1-20lbs M2-11lbs M3-13lbs M4-7lbs M5-8lbs M6-7lbs M7-5lbs M8-5lbs M9-2lbs M10-0lbs M11 - 0lbs M12 - 0lbs
Thanks! Much appreciated.
Barb
Referred May 2016, Orientation July 4, 2016, Pre-Nutrition Class March 31, 2017, Nurse April 10, 2017, Blood work/ECG April 13, 2017, Ultra-sound April 27, 2017, Psychologist May 30, 2017, Colonoscopy and Gastroscopy June 5, 2017, Internist June 13, 2017, Dietician June 14, 2017, 2nd Round of blood work August 2, 2017, Surgeon September 6, 2017, Surgery September 12, 2017 - St. Joe's Hamilton - No Opti
Height 5"4" HW 231 SW222 CW141
PreOp-9 lbs M1-20lbs M2-11lbs M3-13lbs M4-7lbs M5-8lbs M6-7lbs M7-5lbs M8-5lbs M9-2lbs M10-0lbs M11 - 0lbs M12 - 0lbs
Sorry to hear that this specialist appointment is going to takes month, delaying your process.
Have you thought to ask if you could see about getting referred to other places (if you were willing to drive somewhere outside of where you live) that could have a shorter wait time? Sometimes the smaller cities have shorter wait times. My Mom had knee surgery in Woodstock (took a couple months from visit to surgery)...London would have been a year plus perhaps.
Not sure where you live, but wouldn't hurt to ask for more than one referral if it shaved off time.
If not, hopefully it won't be several months.
I know this is disheartening, but if you can try to hold onto that your day will come, and they are doing this to make sure there aren't any unnecessary surprises that could affect your surgery/recovery.
Good luck!
Orientation April 2016 - Final approvals December 2016. Surgical Class January 23, 2017. Met with Dr. Reed February 7, 2017. Opti start date March 1, 2017. Surgery March 15, 2017 (Dr. Foute-Nelong).
HW 348 SW 316 CW 191
GW 160
Hi Manda,
Thanks for the suggestion. I will see what happens when I call on Monday and then make a decision for there if I will need to go outside Hamilton to be looked at...actually I don't even know if they let you do that, but it is certainly worth inquiring about. Thanks again.
Barb
Referred May 2016, Orientation July 4, 2016, Pre-Nutrition Class March 31, 2017, Nurse April 10, 2017, Blood work/ECG April 13, 2017, Ultra-sound April 27, 2017, Psychologist May 30, 2017, Colonoscopy and Gastroscopy June 5, 2017, Internist June 13, 2017, Dietician June 14, 2017, 2nd Round of blood work August 2, 2017, Surgeon September 6, 2017, Surgery September 12, 2017 - St. Joe's Hamilton - No Opti
Height 5"4" HW 231 SW222 CW141
PreOp-9 lbs M1-20lbs M2-11lbs M3-13lbs M4-7lbs M5-8lbs M6-7lbs M7-5lbs M8-5lbs M9-2lbs M10-0lbs M11 - 0lbs M12 - 0lbs
Sorry to hear you're having such a rough time. I hope things move much faster than you anticipate.
Referral to Sudbury: April 28th 2017, Orientation: July 19th 2017, 1:1's: Dec 14th 2017, Follow up with NP: Jan 9th OTN: Jan 18th, Pre-Op: Feb 12th, Surgery: Feb 27th - 2 weeks of Opti. Hospital: St. Joseph's TO with Dr Sullivan.
Height: 5'11, age 38. SW: 323lb CW:196lb
Thanks Anncha. ...one day at a time!
Referred May 2016, Orientation July 4, 2016, Pre-Nutrition Class March 31, 2017, Nurse April 10, 2017, Blood work/ECG April 13, 2017, Ultra-sound April 27, 2017, Psychologist May 30, 2017, Colonoscopy and Gastroscopy June 5, 2017, Internist June 13, 2017, Dietician June 14, 2017, 2nd Round of blood work August 2, 2017, Surgeon September 6, 2017, Surgery September 12, 2017 - St. Joe's Hamilton - No Opti
Height 5"4" HW 231 SW222 CW141
PreOp-9 lbs M1-20lbs M2-11lbs M3-13lbs M4-7lbs M5-8lbs M6-7lbs M7-5lbs M8-5lbs M9-2lbs M10-0lbs M11 - 0lbs M12 - 0lbs
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