Ottawa BMI Clinic - Experiences?

(deactivated member)
on 7/14/17 7:31 pm

OTTAWA - Hi all! I'm looking for some info and experience from others who have have been sent over to the BMI Clinic in Ottawa, instead of the WMC. I just finished my orientation today, and have my next appointment booked, which is meeting with Dr. Freedhoff in a couple of weeks.

During the presentation, she told us surgery happens within 4-8 months. She explained all of the steps, and the many appointments following up to the surgery. I've been able to skip a couple of steps (I.e. sleep test, blood work) because I had previously done this.

Even though the surgery is done at TOH, it seems like the BMI Clinic moves a lot quicker? I'm excited, but I also want to be prepared

LukeB Girl17
on 7/15/17 11:29 am

Hi Shybee,

I have not heard of this, here in Ottawa. Weird...I have my Nurse appointment coming up on Aug 24 at the TOH WM clinic. I did not know BMI is involved in weight loss surgery as well. Best of luck in your journey!

Referral by my MD Feb 28/17 * Labs done March 17/17 * Meet with Nurse Aug 24/17 * TOH PreOp Class 1 Sept 12 /17 * Oct 17 Behaviorist and Nutritionist * Breath Test Nov 10/17 * Nutritionist Nov 21/17 * PreSurgery Class 2 Dec 12/17 ~ Bloodwork * Meet the Surgeon Dec 18/17 * PreOp Jan 5 TOH * Surgery Date January 10, 2017

(deactivated member)
on 7/17/17 3:47 pm

Yes, I read somewhere that about 20% of patients are sent over to the BMI Clinic. I'm a lot closer to Civic, so I'm not sure what it is based on.

Thank you, and good luck to you as well!

cheeka
on 7/16/17 6:28 pm

I'm with BMI and I couldn't be happier. From a pure logistic point of view, parking is waaaay easier. ;) But the people there are great, and I find they really root for you. My timeline was about 6 months. They won't send you to surgery unprepared!

GP Referral: Nov. 2016 | Orientation, Intake assessment: Jan. 2017 | Nutrition class: Feb. 2017 | Dietitian approval: March 2017 | May 2017: Meet the surgeon! | Surgery: June 2017! | POST-OP!! | Optifast: -18 lbs | HW: 251 lbs | CW: 204.6 lbs | GW: 140 lbs | Woo-free zone

(deactivated member)
on 7/17/17 3:54 pm

When I went for orientation I could tell it was a very friendly environment. I am very excited to continue my journey with them. So nice to hear that you have a positive experience

Kabeebabee
on 7/17/17 10:24 am
RNY on 06/14/17

Hi

I am going through the BMI Clinic and am quite happy with results. I went through all of the pre-op appointments, had my surgery and am now going through the follow-up appointments. The thing I love the most is that at any time I can call up the clinic with questions, and they either have an answer right away or get me the answer quickly. The other great thing is that they have exercise classes, including yoga, that are included in the program. Why buy a gym pass when you can get it for free.

The staff at the Clinic are helpful, encouraging and quite knowledgeable and because they foster community, I have met a few people going through the procedure and use them as support.

Good luck, and maybe I'll see you there.

Kelly, Ontario, Canada

My Timeline

Three week Optifast diet began May 24, 2017

Surgery date June 14, 2017

Onward and downward

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cheeka
on 7/17/17 2:34 pm

We had our surgery on the same day!

GP Referral: Nov. 2016 | Orientation, Intake assessment: Jan. 2017 | Nutrition class: Feb. 2017 | Dietitian approval: March 2017 | May 2017: Meet the surgeon! | Surgery: June 2017! | POST-OP!! | Optifast: -18 lbs | HW: 251 lbs | CW: 204.6 lbs | GW: 140 lbs | Woo-free zone

Kabeebabee
on 7/17/17 2:59 pm
RNY on 06/14/17

And how are you making out?

Kelly, Ontario, Canada

My Timeline

Three week Optifast diet began May 24, 2017

Surgery date June 14, 2017

Onward and downward

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cheeka
on 7/17/17 4:47 pm

I'm doing well! How about you? Was Dr. K your surgeon as well?

GP Referral: Nov. 2016 | Orientation, Intake assessment: Jan. 2017 | Nutrition class: Feb. 2017 | Dietitian approval: March 2017 | May 2017: Meet the surgeon! | Surgery: June 2017! | POST-OP!! | Optifast: -18 lbs | HW: 251 lbs | CW: 204.6 lbs | GW: 140 lbs | Woo-free zone

Kabeebabee
on 7/18/17 6:46 am
RNY on 06/14/17

She was, what a nice doctor.

Kelly, Ontario, Canada

My Timeline

Three week Optifast diet began May 24, 2017

Surgery date June 14, 2017

Onward and downward

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