Is this normal?

Hi all - My GP referred me for bariatric surgery and I received my letter from St. Joe's in Hamilton today. My orientation appointment is in December! That's 8 months away...eek...is that normal?  My doctor had said to expect a 4 month wait. Just wondering...I understand the process of appointments, I was just surprised that it was that long to see if I am a candidate.

I guess...if it is possible..I will call and see if I can get on a cancelation list. Any feedback is most appreciated.

Bev

Im not sure about Hamilton but I'd call and see if there is anything closer ..it cant hurt

Good luck!

 

Monique

Hi Bev,

When i first begain the process threw St Joe's. My gp sent my refereal August 2011. I did not get in for an orientstion until April 2012. From Orientation to surg was 7 months. My entire process was 15 months.

Hope that helps a little with time frame.

Thanks for the replies :)   I guess I felt a little disappointed...but it will be..when it will be I guess

I'm going through Ottawa and I had a long wait. I don't remember the dates, but it was probably 8-9 months. I'm waiting for my surgery date now, so I'm still in the process.

Hi Bev,

My referral was sent September 2011 and I had the orientation October 2012, and finally my surgery is in May, allot of people fast track by getting in on a cancelation I was never that lucky.

Good luck,

Sharon

Hi Bev,

I was referred in June 2012 and had my orientation January 2013 and my first appts this coming June. It is a long wait but I have used this time to research, prepare and work on my patience lol. Everytime I call for cancelations they tell me that they don't have a cnacelation list...not sure if that is true, worth a try though.

I was referred the end of Oct, got my Letter the beginning of Nov and I go for orientation May 27...I'm also going through St. Joes, I asked the same thing a few months back, as I thought it seemed like a very long wait too when you see others go so quickly from referral to orientation, but it seems to be pretty normal for St. Joes.