Got My Appointment With My Surgeon!!!
They will explain the surgery. There may be a physical exam where they check your abdomen. I remember him asking me a lot of questions and I couldn't think of one to ask him.
CENTURY CLUB MEMBER at 6 months post-op.
Referral to Guelph Feb/13, Sleep study and all bloodwork and ultrasound May/13, orientation July/13. Nurse, NUT,SW Sept/13, 2nd NUT, nurse and SW, 3rd round and cleared for surgery Dec/13. Pre-op Apr 7/14, Surgeon May 2/14, Opti Jul 3/14, surgery Jul 17/14.
on 8/22/18 6:31 am - Greater Toronto Area, Canada
Dr. Urbach, but they advised it may change.
https://www.cpso.on.ca/DoctorDetails/D-Urbach/0053003-66967
http://www.womenscollegehospital.ca/news-and-events/Connect-2016/WCH-welcomes-Dr-David-Urbach-as-new-surgeon-in-chief
Female 30s Canada
RNY January 4, 2019
I lost 100% of my excess weight.
Currently re-comping body/losing vanity pounds prior to plastics.
I was schedule to meet Dr. Urbach too. I ended up meeting with his fellow instead and then day of surgery I ended up with Dr. Okrainec who promptly left on vacation after my surgery, so I had follow ups while in hospital with Dr. Jackson.
I just need Dr. Penner to round out the set!! Lol
They are all great, you'll be in good hands whomever you get.
TWH (Toronto) | Starting Weight - 300, GW- 175
Referral: Jun 21/17 Orientation: Aug 23/17 NP: Sept 27/17 Social Worker: Sept 27/17 Nut Class: Oct 3/17 Sleep Study: Nov 6/17 NP Follow Up: Jan 3/18 Psych: Jan 12/18 Nut: Jan 15/18 Surgeon: June 1/18 Pre-Op: July 27/18 SlimTime: Aug 3/18 Surgery: Aug 17/18
SlimTime: -13.5 M1: -18 M2: -14 M3: -14.2 M4: -14.4 M5: -9.4 M6: -6.4 M7: -6.4 M8: ?
Congrats! Yep, credit card is for your Optifast.
I asked what the symptoms of an obstruction feel like. But the surgeon was very thorough. Went through my medical history, medications and vitamins/supplements, asked specific medical questions, and went through the surgery and possible complications in detail. I wasn't examined physically, but he did take a look at my neck with my head tilted back.
My anesthesiologist appointment was on a different day, I think every center is different that way.
Kara
Age: 43, Height: 5'8"
Highest Weight: 420; Opti Starting Weight: 395; Surgery Weight: 371;
Current Weight: 322.1; Goal Weight: 160
"Find things beautiful as much as you can, most people find too little beautiful."
-Vincent Van Gogh
Yay! So happy for you. I'm still waiting for the call. How far out is your appointment?
~ j.
My Journey: Oct 2017 Referred to Ontario Bariatric Network by Family Doctor; Nov 2017 Received letter from Toronto Western; Jan 2018 Orientation @TWH; Mar 2018 Social Worker and Nurse Assessments (Telemedicine/Telehealth); Apr 2018 Nutrition Class @TWH; Jul 2018 Psychologist Assessment (Telemedicine/Telehealth); Aug 2018 Dietitian (Telemedicine/Telehealth); Jan 11 2019 Meet the Surgeon; March Scheduled surgery changed to Jan 29 2019 ( VSG )