About how long?...

starry957
on 10/11/12 11:23 am

Hi all - I haven't been on here for awhile, but wanted to check in with whomever might know....I have completed all of my appointments, blood work/PATT is finished. So, the Social Worker says I just wait for the surgeon to call....and then.....
I'm with Dr Sullivan, VSG, no current health concerns, St. Joe's...anyone have feedback on about how long from now until optifast/surgery...assuming I'm not asked to have any tests? I have a cousin who is a nurse and will be staying with me throughout the whole thing and just after and she keeps asking so that she can book time off..

Just wondered if anyone had any approximate time lines?

Thanks,
Kerry

January 8th, 2013 - VSG with Dr Paul Sullivan (St Joe's Toronto)

Brenda T.
on 10/11/12 11:28 am - Oshawa, Canada

RNY on 05/14/12

I wish I could answer you, but I went thru TWH.

All the best with your date, hope you find out soon. I'm sure someone will chime in.

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Aquaholic_75
on 10/11/12 11:57 am - Canada

RNY on 11/14/12

I'm going through HRRH as well. My surgeon is Dr. Huynh. Once all of my appointments were completed I phoned the surgeons office myself to ask what the next step was. They booked me in to see him when I called and told me that would be the time I pick up my optifast and set the date for surgery. I think being a little proactive helps with this process. At least it has with me :) Just remember to be very polite :)

                                                    Referral: August 8th 2011
Orientation: July 3rd 2012               Dr Huynh: July 24th, 2012        Dietitian: July 24th, 2012
Social worker: July 24th, 2012         Nurse: August 15th, 2012           Dr Glazer: September 21st 2012
                                                 Surgery: November 14th 2012

starry957
on 10/11/12 1:12 pm

So, you're saying that I should call directly to the surgeon at this point? Dr Sullivan works out of St Joe's, so do I just look him up and call right to his office?

January 8th, 2013 - VSG with Dr Paul Sullivan (St Joe's Toronto)

Aquaholic_75
on 10/11/12 1:18 pm - Canada

RNY on 11/14/12

yup...call the bariatric clinic and they will give you his office number at least that's what they did for me.

                                                    Referral: August 8th 2011
Orientation: July 3rd 2012               Dr Huynh: July 24th, 2012        Dietitian: July 24th, 2012
Social worker: July 24th, 2012         Nurse: August 15th, 2012           Dr Glazer: September 21st 2012
                                                 Surgery: November 14th 2012

crstalww
on 10/11/12 12:03 pm - Toronto, Canada

RNY on 11/06/12

I'm with dr Sullivan and its six weeks. If you got the green light from the. It sw and Nurse the next step is to call dr suivans office and get a date . It will be six weeks from the time you call the dr office .

Orientation: July 23 2012 Dr Sullivan : August 16, 2012 Dietician, SW, RN, Sept 26, 2012 Dr Sullivan Oct 17, 2012 and pick up Optifast PATTS: October 24, 2012 Surgery: November 6, 2012. Starting weight 277 surgery weight 268

crstalww
on 10/11/12 12:13 pm - Toronto, Canada

RNY on 11/06/12

Sorry I would call tomorrow hrrh and say you got the green light they wi te you to all the dr and when you call the dr office let them know that you got the green light from social worker the nut and nurse and she wi book you a date. The. She si request hour file from hrrh a d then call you she. You see the surgeon again and do your pre op. I go she'd myasthenia appointment sept 26 and I'm in for nov 6 . Hope this helps. Stay positive and check to see what six weeks looks like. Good luck

Orientation: July 23 2012 Dr Sullivan : August 16, 2012 Dietician, SW, RN, Sept 26, 2012 Dr Sullivan Oct 17, 2012 and pick up Optifast PATTS: October 24, 2012 Surgery: November 6, 2012. Starting weight 277 surgery weight 268

starry957
on 10/11/12 1:16 pm

Hi Crystal...I couldn't understand alot of your message....but, we have the same Dr - you are out of St Joe's as well then? I JUST had my blood work done this week at my final follow up with SW/Diet. The social worker just said, "now you wait for the surgeon to call you". I have tried to be pretty proactive, but didn't know if the file had to go back to the surgeon first, and then they call me...
I think I'll give it a week and then make some calls....

Thanks everyone

January 8th, 2013 - VSG with Dr Paul Sullivan (St Joe's Toronto)

crstalww
on 10/11/12 8:40 pm - Toronto, Canada

RNY on 11/06/12

Sorry for the spelling my cell phone auto corrects and I can't see what reay being typed and maybe if I put on my glasses that might help. Today call the clinic let them know you are now finished with all your appointmen and they will tell you to call dr Sullivan's office and the lady who answers the phone will say she's waiting on an email to say you are completed. Let her know that you are aware that surgeries are Bering booked for six weeks. She then will give you a date and request your file from the clinic. She will then give you a date and tell you she will call you back with all your pre op stuff and a appointment with dr Sullivan to pick up your optifast. Bring cash 200.00 when you see dr Sullivan. Hope this helps I have my glasses on lol

Orientation: July 23 2012 Dr Sullivan : August 16, 2012 Dietician, SW, RN, Sept 26, 2012 Dr Sullivan Oct 17, 2012 and pick up Optifast PATTS: October 24, 2012 Surgery: November 6, 2012. Starting weight 277 surgery weight 268

starry957
on 10/11/12 11:15 pm

Thanks everyone - calling today!

January 8th, 2013 - VSG with Dr Paul Sullivan (St Joe's Toronto)

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