Ottawa Civic Hospital WLS
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I am Mary, 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.
Good Luck.
Hi Roxanne! I'm a newbie, so not a lot to tell you, other than I too would love a timeline or hint! I had my orientation on the 17th of August and waited till four weeks ago for a response. I've got an appointment on Dec 10th this Monday to see the nurse. I'm soooo excited!!! Let you know what they tell me! Have a great weekend!
Robin 
Dr. Dent - June 25, 2012; Info Session - Aug 24; Follow-up Dr. Dent - Nov 5; Abd. ultrasound - Nov 15; Blood tests - Dec 28; nutritionist/behaviorist - Jan 8; Dr. Dent follow-up - Feb 6; Pre-op info session - Feb 20; Meet Dr Yelle - Feb 26; Surgery - June 10, 2013 Dr. Yelle
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?
Dr. Dent - June 25, 2012; Info Session - Aug 24; Follow-up Dr. Dent - Nov 5; Abd. ultrasound - Nov 15; Blood tests - Dec 28; nutritionist/behaviorist - Jan 8; Dr. Dent follow-up - Feb 6; Pre-op info session - Feb 20; Meet Dr Yelle - Feb 26; Surgery - June 10, 2013 Dr. Yelle
Dr. Dent - June 25, 2012; Info Session - Aug 24; Follow-up Dr. Dent - Nov 5; Abd. ultrasound - Nov 15; Blood tests - Dec 28; nutritionist/behaviorist - Jan 8; Dr. Dent follow-up - Feb 6; Pre-op info session - Feb 20; Meet Dr Yelle - Feb 26; Surgery - June 10, 2013 Dr. Yelle
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.
Dr. Dent - June 25, 2012; Info Session - Aug 24; Follow-up Dr. Dent - Nov 5; Abd. ultrasound - Nov 15; Blood tests - Dec 28; nutritionist/behaviorist - Jan 8; Dr. Dent follow-up - Feb 6; Pre-op info session - Feb 20; Meet Dr Yelle - Feb 26; Surgery - June 10, 2013 Dr. Yelle
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.
