Ottawa Civic Hospital WLS

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Robin V.
on 11/29/12 9:11 am
Topic: RE: What stage are you at?

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

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roxanne2801
on 11/21/12 7:33 am - Orleans, Canada
Topic: RE: 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.

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

 

    
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aidan
on 11/20/12 10:06 pm - Canada
Topic: RE: What stage are you at?

Thanks for your reply. I had my appt on Monday and he did request the ultrasound as you predicted- no blood work though because I just had it done in July and he said no need. I have my appt booked with the dietician and behaviorist on January 15th. I am REALLY not a patient person!

 

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roxanne2801
on 11/20/12 7:43 am - Orleans, Canada
Topic: RE: What stage are you at?
They don't seem to like giving timelines so you never really know how long it's going to take. It also depends on the person. They may require that you do more tests before signing you up for surgery. When you see Dr. Dent, he`ll probably book you an appointment for the dietician and behaviorist and also request an abdominal ultraound and blood tests that must be done at the Ottawa Hospital (any campus is fine). That is the stage that I`m at now so once I meet with the dietician and behaviorist on Jan 8th I`ll know more. I hope the process won`t be too long; I`ve been waiting since the end of June.

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

 

    
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aidan
on 11/15/12 11:08 am - Canada
Topic: RE: What stage are you at?

I have been on "the list" since July and I attended an info session on September 14th. I have an appointment with Dr. Dent on Monday but I don't really know what stage I'm at.... Does anyone know if you are given a ballpark as to when surgery may be?

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roxanne2801
on 11/15/12 7:47 am - Orleans, Canada
Topic: RE: What stage are you at?
I did my ultrasound today, I have to do my blood tests at the end of December and then I'm meeting the dietician and behaviorist on Jan 8th. How many times do you have to see the dietician and behaviorist? I hope that everything will be ok and that I won't need to do more tests.

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

 

    
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shrinkingeve
on 11/13/12 12:39 am - Ottawa, Canada
RNY on 11/15/12
Topic: RE: What stage are you at?

RNY in 2 days with Dr Riache from OWMC at the civic. My dates of the process and timeline ate on my profile I think under about me.

       

I run  The O.W.L.S. (Ottawa Weight Loss Surgery) Closet. We are a local clothing exchange and social group stemmed off of a couple of the local support boards on Facebook and also OH members for those having had or going to have WLS. We meet monthly for a large clothing exchange and potluck in the East end of Ottawa.

Feel free to contact me for details or add me on facebook: "Evie Katt"

 

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(deactivated member)
on 11/7/12 1:04 am - Canada
Topic: RE: What stage are you at?

I'm new to this group... I wanted to add to this topic...

I'm waiting for my endoscopy (last medical appointment) the next steps would be to meet the surgeon/attend the pre-op class/get a surgery date..

I have been waiting a long time for the stages to move forward... some days it's difficult to remain positive when it seems all the other clinics move so much faster.

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roxanne2801
on 10/13/12 5:49 am - Orleans, Canada
Topic: RE: What stage are you at?
No i haven't seen the behaviourist yet. He told me to come back in October if I haven't met with the surgeon yet and he would see what he could do to speed things up; we'll see i guess.

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

 

    
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averypaige2
on 10/10/12 10:59 pm
Topic: RE: What stage are you at?
have you had your appointments with the behavourlist and the nutrionist yet.  Why is it, if you don't mind me asking, that you get to see Dr. Dent so fast. I'm jealous!  hehe!  I can't wait for mine either.  I feel the same as you.  Can't wait for my life to change and very nervous.  But also very excited!!!  Good luck on the 5th!!  I hope it works out!!!
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