Timeline for Surgery after meeting Surgeon - Hamilton?

Smoka
on 8/15/17 9:40 am
RNY on 09/12/17

Just got a call from the Bariatric clinic. The second round of blood tests turned out ok (vitamin D, Calcium, Etc...everything is good now) so I can go ahead and meet the surgeon. They told me that I can except a call from them to set up the appointment and they are looking to schedule this appointment sometime in September. So...I will meet the surgeon in September. Does anyone from Hamilton know what the timeline for surgery will be after that?

Also, just wanted to say thank you for all of you who have encouraged me when I was feeling down. It really helped. The waiting is hard!

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

(deactivated member)
on 8/15/17 10:05 am

Congrats - good luck!!!

Smoka
on 8/15/17 1:13 pm
RNY on 09/12/17

Thanks Jobear. Have you had your appointment with the surgeon yet? Do you have a surgery date yet?

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

(deactivated member)
on 8/15/17 5:41 pm

Hey Barb, nope on hold for 6 months. I will get one in the new year.. my guess is surgery will be in May-June. Happy for you!!!

Smoka
on 8/15/17 6:14 pm
RNY on 09/12/17

Oh yes. I remember now you posted about that. You are wise to wait if you are not ready, but my God the waiting is hard. You have perseverance! All the best to you and thanks for your support!

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

oneatatime
on 8/15/17 10:31 am
RNY on 09/01/17

That is such great news, Barbara!! I am so thrilled to read it's finally happening for you.

Hopefully the wait time is short and you can have your surgery soon. :)

Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. Choose happy.

Opti -10 / M1 -25.5 / M2 -10 / M3 -14.5 / M4 -13 / M5 -10 / M6 -5.5 / M7 -9.5 / M8 -13.5 / M9 -0.5 / M10 -2.5 / M11 -2.5 / M12 +2 / M13 -5.5

Century Club and Onederland in month 7!!

Smoka
on 8/15/17 1:14 pm
RNY on 09/12/17

Thanks!!

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

gbears
on 8/17/17 8:19 pm

Hey Barb

I met the surgeon July 11th and was told there 90 surgeries to book ahead of me once they got the September and October OR schedule. She does have the schedule as of the start of this week (I got a VM confirming I was on the cancellation list now but she is working her way through the list and I will get a call with a date). I am still waiting but based on how many June appointments were ahead of me I don't think I am going to be until late October if I fit into the available OR dates.

Something to note is Meagan does not answer her phone ever and you are dependent on her calling you back. If you do not hear from her in a week with an appointment just call and leave a message and just say that since you were not actually in the office when you got the go ahead that you want to make sure you are not getting missed in the shuffle.

Best of luck!

Lap Band - 07/08 (not filled long) Referral OBN 04/16, Orientation 09/16, Nutrition Workshop 4/7/17, Nurse 4/24/17, Psych 5/15/17, Dietician 5/24/17, Internist 6/13/17 Consent 7/10/17 Surgery 9/29/2017

HW 4/17: 267 Opti Start 9/16/17: 254 Surgery 9/29: 240.8 M1:-18 M2:-14 M3:-9 M4:-5 M5:-6

Smoka
on 8/18/17 3:57 am
RNY on 09/12/17

Hi jbears,

Thanks so much for your reply. This gives me a better idea of where things stand for me. I left a message for Megan yesterday, but I think I will call again today with a message that reflects what you said. ...we are inching our way forward!

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

Jules2177
on 8/19/17 8:20 am

Yes. Thanks gbears! I had my consent appointment on August 8. And was told I would probably get a call by mid September with a date. The person I spoke with said she would guess a late fall surgery... Hope everything continues smoothly for you Barb. Julie

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