What stage are you at?

I'm glad to hear things are moving forward. I'm not very patient either but our time will come. It's not an easy process and there are so many questions that need answering. I'm happy to we have a forum in which to ask questions and express ourselves. I'm glad I started this group.

Hi everyone. I'm very new here. I've gone to orientation in August the 17th and in two weeks see the nurse. I'm guessing a long road ahead? Haven't had any other appts scheduled. Any guesses? Thanks

Hi everyone!  I have a question.  Why have some of you seen Dr. Dent already?  I did the info thing and all my appointments.  I had my last appointment yesterday with the dietion and she said that I will now be sent to the pre-op class, but i have never once met with a Dr., nurses, but no doctor.  And I have to agree, they hater giving time lines!!!  I started all of this in Feb. 2012 (that was the info part) and then my first nurses appointment was on Aug 22, 2012.  So, it will take about a year to a year and a half roughly for everything.  Everyone that i know who has done this took about the same amount of time for the whole process as well.  Unless there is a major health issue.  Good luck everyone!!  It is going to be such a life change for all of us.  I am getting scared now that i will not be able to do it, but with amazing groups like this, i know i am not alone.

How many times do you need to see the dietician and behaviorist before being moved onto the next stage?

I was under the impression that a doctor had to assess you in order to be admitted into the program. Hmm, really weird how you've never seen a doctor.

I saw a nurse and she did a small medical appointment.  But Other then that I have never seen a medical doctor.  I went to the dietician twice.  The first appointment and a follow up one.  And then the behaviorist i only saw once.  She felt there was no reason for a follow up.  However, i saw the psychologist for an assessment (3 hours).  She has cleared me for surgery and my next step is the pre-op class.  Were you referred by your GP or did you contact the clinic directly?

You have to see a psychologist as well? I was referred by my family doctor.

I had to see the psychologist because of some family history of things, i don't think that everyone has to.  I was referred by my family doctor as well.  I wonder why I have never met the doctor then.  I may have to look into this.

had surgery on Friday and im home...so really 2 days into it :)

Congrats!!  Please keep us posted!!

Hello

Really i don't remember when was my first appointment almost 2 year ago. I saw my doctor almost 8 times. I finish all my test cardiology, sleep test, abdomen ultrason, blood test. I had a appointment with behaviour and nutrition doctor one month ago. Nutrition send me to change my eat habit, so i work on that now. I don't sure what is the exactly waiting time, I saw person who don't wait to much and other who wait for more time. I hope my day is close. BUt all this long process make me anxious I  can't wait more.

Good Luck