Update
Hi folks just a little update on how my progress is going, I saw the surgeon ( Dr Hagen) last week and picked up my optifast. My appointment was very brief, he weighed me again and took some notes and asked me how I was feeling and if I still want to and if I'm ready to do this. Of course I responded yes he sent me on my way and told me his secretary will take care of everything else that I need. His secretary Ella was super nice and helpful gave me my pre-op package optifast and my sick leave note for work. She told me that the hospital will be contacting me with my appointment with the anesthesiologist and pre-op which is about a 4 hour appointment.
Oh yeah and my surgery is booked for Friday March 15th!!
Referral: 2014 Medical Orientation: June 2018 Dr. Glazer: Sept 2018 Transfered to Surgical Program: Sept 2018 Dr. Hagen Sept 2018 Surgical Orientation: Oct 2018 Trio Appointments: Jan 2019 Second Meet the Surgeon (received optifast) Feb 2019 Preop March 4 2019 Surgery March 15 2019!!
You're on your way. It won't be long now.
:)
Referral - May 31/17; Orientation - June 15/17; First Appt Nurse - June 26/17; Bloodwork and ECG - June 27/17; Sleep Study - July 5/17; Dietician Appt - July 10/17; Counsellor Appt - July 10/17; Abdominal Ultrasound - July 10/17: Endoscopy/Colonoscopy - July 25/17; Second Dietician Appt - September 14/17; Internist Appt - October 2/17; Meet the Surgeon - November 21/17; Pre Surgery Nutrition Class - January 12/18; Surgery - January 16/18
Wonderful news. It won't be long now before you are on the loser's bench. I'm saving a comfy place for you.
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.
I found there were a few rough spots and splinters on the bench, but I've sanded down a spot for you, and I'll keep it warm for the 15th. Optifast was tough, but every night I would have two cups of greens. Sliced cucumber with salt and vinegar, or slices of green pepper, or broccoli cooked with a little horseradish added for flavour. Saved me big time. Drink tons of water to flush out the toxins and after a few days of feeling crappy, all of a sudden you have energy and feel great. I'm in your corner!! Elizabeth ð?¤--
Feb 16/18 Orientation - Feb 20/19 Surgery
Congratulations on your date! You are going to do fantastic!!
I have completed my orientation, trios, meet the surgeon and tomorrow I finally me with Dr. Glazer (internist). When I met with Dr. Hagen yesterday he told me I could call and book my surgery date .
I am going to wait until I get the all clear tomorrow. Such an exciting time.