Hello from Ottawa!
Hello!
I am almost 6 months out from RNY with Dr. Neville in February :). She was super nice, both before and after. My surgery and recovery couldn't have gone better. Hopefully will be the same for you!!
I met the surgeon (Dr. Popavich?) on Jan. 17th and bought my Opti at the same time, and was told surgery dates were in 6-12 weeks. They asked if I wanted to be on standby for cancellations and I agreed.. I got the call on Jan. 27th that they had an opening on Feb. 16th! I had to start Opti the next day (so I did 3 weeks minus a day of Opti).
2015: Jan. 16, Info session - Apr. 20, Initial Assessment - Jun. 4, Abdominal ultrasound - Jun. 26, Endoscopy - Aug. 4, Dietitian and Behaviourist - Aug. 23, Endoscopy #2 2016: Jul. 11, Pre-surgery 1 class - Oct. 24, Second Assessment - Dec. 7, Dietitian and Behaviourist 2017: Jan. 10, Pre-surgery 2 class - Jan. 17, Meet the surgeon - Jan. 28, Start Opti - Feb 16, Surgery! (Dr. Neville, Ottawa Civic)
5'11 -- HW: 318 (sz 24/3x ; BMI 44.4), Start Opti: 307 (sz 22/2x; BMI 42.8), Pre-RNY: 292
Since Opti: -81, Since RNY: -66
M1 -14 (sz 22/2x; BMI 38.8), M2 -14 (sz 20/XXL; BMI 36.8), M3 -12 (sz 18-20/XXL; BMI 35.1), M4 -11 (sz 18/XXL-XL; BMI 33.3), M5 -9 (sz 18/XL; BMI 32.5), M6 -6 (sz 16/L-XL; BMI 31.5)
H E L L O!
Welcome !!!!
So glad that you have come out of the shadows.
My name is Sandra (Mahalo). I am almost 7 months out. Had my RNY January 4th. I am down 106 lbs. I am the person who organizes the Ottawa area meetings. We are meeting again August 14th, 2017 @ 6:30 Second Cup on Merivale just across from the Metro/Homesense.
We have a pretty amazing group so far. We are all at different stages of the journey. A few pre ops, & quite of few at different stages post op.
You are going to love Dr. Neville. She is amazing & kind. Hands my favourite surgeon @ the Ottawa Hospital.
You will probably get a date a few days after your appointment.
Please come back here daily & reach out to anyone of us Ottawa area peeps !
Would love to support you in any way possible...
Take care
Sandra
Roux En Y - Jan. 4, 2017
HW 283 SW 260 CW 165
IN THE END WE ONLY REGRET CHANCES WE DIDN'T TAKE. 
Thanks Sandra! I look forward to joining for an upcoming meeting, that's my end of town and it seems like a good crowd!
I tripped over every baby toy in my house running to the phone since I met her. Still no call yet, but you give me hope saying it'll be just a few days! Fingers crossed.
Your results are amazing! Congrats. Hope to follow in your footsteps soon.
Newbie looking for some support! Hi 
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Referred: January 2017 | First group session at The Ottawa Hospital (WMC): March 27 2017 | Intake appointment: April 27 2017 | Behaviourist & Dietician appointments: July 6 2017 | Second group session: July 25 2017 | Meet the surgeon (Dr. Neville) : July 26 2017 | Surgery date: ???
hey littlewingx!
Dr. Neville did my surgery in June. She is GREAT!!!!
Welcome to the group! Sandra (Mahalo) is a fountain of information. Hope to see you at the next meet up on August 14!
Jackie
Referral: NOV/16 Info Sess: DEC/16 OptiFAST: 3wks started May 17/17 OR: RNY June 7/17
HW:278 SW:252 1stGW:220 2ndGW:200 3rdGW:170 GW:150
Weight Management Clinic - Ottawa
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