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Hi Everyone,
I was just referred by my Doctor today. I am in Ottawa. I was curious from ottawa area people what your time lines for things have been like? Not going to lie- super nervous for many reasons- but looking forward for everything. What is the usual process? does everyone do the optifast? would love an information overload!
Welcome!!! Congratulations on starting the process.
No doubt the Ottawa folks will chime in with specifics re your questions. :)
Injust wanted to say hi, and nervous and excited is normal.
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Welcome to the forum TBeat! Lots of great information and people here to offer support and friendship. Hopefully someone can help you with your timeline question. There's an Ottawa support group that meets once a month at Second Cup on Merivale (next to Metro) I believe our next meeting is the 16th Oct - you should come and join up. Its a wonderful support system and great way to meet people going through same experience as you.
My timeline - just under a year from Doctor's referral to surgery - is in my signature. Hope it helps.
Referred: Sept 2016 Orientation: Jan 23/17 Nurse: Feb 1/17 PreOp Class 1: Feb 14th/2017 Nut/Beh: Apr 10/17 Nut follow up: May 10/17 PreOp Class 2: June 13/17 Meet the Surgeon: June 15/17 Start Opti: July 25/2017 (-18lbs) Surgery Day: Aug 15/2017 (Dr, Neville) M1: -18lbs M2: -11.5lbs M3: -4lbs (stalled!) M4: -12.5lbs M5: - 1lb (stalled!) M6: -12lbs
I was at the Civic and from referral to surgery was 7 months. As mentioned above there is a group of members who meet IRL and are a WEALTH of information and support. Tuktu is right the next meeting is October 16th at 6:30. Hope to see you there!!!
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