Feeling Forgotten...

Hello All,

I'm sure I'm just being super impatient, but I got my Dietician approval on October 4th and was supposed to get a call within 2-3 weeks. I know it hasn't quite been 3 weeks yet, but I'm getting anxious and worried that I could be forgotten, or lost in the system.

Has anyone actually not received their call to meet the surgeon and needed to follow up to see what happened?

Also, I'm having surgery in Ottawa, so will it be the local TOH number that calls me? I used to work there for a while, so I'm very familiar with the phone number(s) they would call from. I don't pick up 1-8** anything, so I'm hoping that I wouldn't have missed a call...

Don't you have an appointment in 2 weeks? Maybe ask then. I just finished my sleep study and got a CPAP machine today. I have another appointment November 3rd or 4th at BMI. The surgeon didn't want to see me until I did my sleep study. So I guess I'll grt a surgeon call in November

I do have a follow up with BMI first week of November, but that's tentative on me getting a call from the surgeon first. I believe i am to call and reschedule for a later time if I haven't got a call from them by then.

Did you end up receiving a call from the surgeon?

Just a question. Did you only have 2 appointments and now the surgeon? It doesn't seem like enough appointments.

No, I have completed all the appointments and classes, I just haven't listed everything because it would be really long. I'm just waiting for the phone call to meet the surgeon now.

I am going through the Weight Management Clinic at the Ottawa Hospital so the process may be a bit different but one thing I do know is that your clinic is the best source of info for stuff like this. You can call them, Shybee, don't be shy and don't get to feeling you got lost in the shuffle. A quick call will usually clear up any confusion!

I agree with the above poster: call your centre if you're feeling lost in the shuffle.

Also, if you're worried about missing a call, start answering all your calls. I think when we create "big" norms for ourselves about "I don't answer 1-800-anything" and then worry we're missing out on something, it's a conflict. Is it simply you're worried about a telemarketer? Or something worse. If just a telemarketer, hang up if that's who it happens to be. You never have to explain yourself to an unwelcome caller. Just "click".

Good luck!

Hi! I realized I'm just being a bit impatient and need to wait it out another week or two before I start worrying. At this point I'm trying to predict my timing so I can make arrangements with work and other engagements.