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Definitely been there...seems like forever, but like liveyourlife says, once you start, it goes pretty fast.
Rest assure that everything happens at the right time and it's great that you are researching, the trio team will want to ensure that you know what you're getting into and that you are confident with your choice. For sure you're on the right path! Keep at it.
It does seem to take a long time to get things going but once it starts it actually moves quite quickly. The trio will love that you are doing a lot of research, put some of what you are learning into practice. Before you know it you will be on the losers bench!
Orientation July, Surgeon consult Sept, Internist Nov, RD/RSW/RN Dec.
RNY March 2, 2018 HRRH Pam (49 / 5'5 ½)
HW: 237, PreOpti: 226, Opti: -10, M1: -20, M2: -12, M3: -13, M4 -10, M5 -9, M6 -7, M7 -2, M8 -3, M9 -1 CW 138
Congratulations, I bet your feeling wonderful. Enjoy!
Orientation July, Surgeon consult Sept, Internist Nov, RD/RSW/RN Dec.
RNY March 2, 2018 HRRH Pam (49 / 5'5 ½)
HW: 237, PreOpti: 226, Opti: -10, M1: -20, M2: -12, M3: -13, M4 -10, M5 -9, M6 -7, M7 -2, M8 -3, M9 -1 CW 138
I'm sure you've all been there. I've been referred early November and I'm waiting to hear about orientation at this point.
I called Humber River last week to make sure they had my file and they did confirm they have it but it will still be a few weeks to get my orientation information.
I feel like once you've decided this surgery is for you - it's so hard to wait for the next step. I've done a lot of research, I've read books and forums and the Humber River bariatric guide. I've talked to a lot of wls patients, I've talked to my GP, I've done my bloodwork and my sleep study already.
I want this badly! I'm just complaining because I'm impatient. Oh well, hopefully by this time next year i will be close to a surgery date and I can finally say this is happening!!!
Referral: Nov. 9/18 HRRHOrientation: January 29, 2019Met Surgeon: May 27, 2019Nurse & Dietician: June 10, 2019Internist: June 12, 2019Social Worker: June 28, 2019Surgery Date: October 7, 2019
on 12/16/18 5:07 pm - Greater Toronto Area, Canada
So my appointment was under 2 hours:
- I met the clerk who confirmed my info, emergency contact, asked if I had supplementary insurance, and asked if I wanted to upgrade to a private or semi-private room
- Met the pharmacist *****viewed my meds and advised which meds to stop prior to surgery
- Met with the nurse *****viewed medical history, took pulse, height (I grew), weight (down 16 pounds from my meet the surgeon appointment in Oct), and tested for MRSA (negative)
- Then I with a lab tech who performed a ECG and book vials of blood
- Then I met the anesthesiologist *****viewed what will happened and the risks
I booked a whole day off work for appointment that was over by 9am!
Female 30s Canada
RNY January 4, 2019
I lost 100% of my excess weight.
Currently re-comping body/losing vanity pounds prior to plastics.
on 12/16/18 5:03 pm - Greater Toronto Area, Canada
Congrats!!!
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 in a semi private but had requested a private. They would not give me a private even when some were empty and I was willing to pay for it.
St. Joes Hamilton - Referral June 16, Orientation Aug 16, Group Dietitian May 5, Nurse May 15, Social Worker Aug 15, 1:1 Dietitian Aug 15, Medical Internist Sept 18. Meet Surgeon Nov. 2/17 Preop Feb 12/18 Surgery Feb 16/18
Hi there
I do. I have a GREAT GP, in Langley. Dr Tekle. I am not sure if he takes new patients, but he is fantastic and has supported my weight loss journey since day 1.
Are you on the waitlist with the bariatric team at all in Richmond? They have a 2 yr wait list (literally 2 years).
It shouldn't be up to your GP if you are a candidate for bariatric surgery. His/Her role is to refer you, and it is up the bariatrician and/or surgeon to asses if you are a candidate. I would either push the GP you have and advocate for your self, or I would do a search for an alternate GP, although, that can be time consuming.
Good luck
A
CONGRATULATIONS!
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
Congrats!! Cant wait to follow you there!!
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: ?
