First Nurse Appointment
Hey ya'll!!
What can I expect at the first Nurse appointment that I have on Thursday morning ~ not sure what I'm feeling right now, maybe just nerves... gee have a great day everyone! Thanks
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Referral by my MD Feb 28/17 * Labs done March 17/17 * Meet with Nurse Aug 24/17 * TOH PreOp Class 1 Sept 12 /17 * Oct 17 Behaviorist and Nutritionist * Breath Test Nov 10/17 * Nutritionist Nov 21/17 * PreSurgery Class 2 Dec 12/17 ~ Bloodwork * Meet the Surgeon Dec 18/17 * PreOp Jan 5 TOH * Surgery Date January 10, 2017
on 8/22/17 5:45 am
Congrats on starting your journey! The surgeon did the intake seminar and first visit--I'm very lucky. The seminar went over the different surgeries and an overview of WLS in general. The appoint consisted of a physical and discussion: my history, current medical status, what my goals were (i.e. why I wanted WLS), and the possible different surgeries I should have. She then covered the process and what I needed to do over the next few months to complete the journey so they can submit to the insurance company.
Good luck!
Great information! I realize there are a lot of steps, thank you!
Referral by my MD Feb 28/17 * Labs done March 17/17 * Meet with Nurse Aug 24/17 * TOH PreOp Class 1 Sept 12 /17 * Oct 17 Behaviorist and Nutritionist * Breath Test Nov 10/17 * Nutritionist Nov 21/17 * PreSurgery Class 2 Dec 12/17 ~ Bloodwork * Meet the Surgeon Dec 18/17 * PreOp Jan 5 TOH * Surgery Date January 10, 2017
My first appointment after the seminar was with the Nurse Practitioner. They collected information like medications, allergies, past med/surgical history. General physical. Vital signs and blood work. It was a good chance to ask questions since she had more time to take with me than anyone else really did. Congrats on your first appt!
Thank you! That does not seem so bad after all I have read...hope all goes well and I will have my questions ready! Keep you posted and best of luck in your journey as well!
Referral by my MD Feb 28/17 * Labs done March 17/17 * Meet with Nurse Aug 24/17 * TOH PreOp Class 1 Sept 12 /17 * Oct 17 Behaviorist and Nutritionist * Breath Test Nov 10/17 * Nutritionist Nov 21/17 * PreSurgery Class 2 Dec 12/17 ~ Bloodwork * Meet the Surgeon Dec 18/17 * PreOp Jan 5 TOH * Surgery Date January 10, 2017
I had my first nurse appointment at TOH, then they transferred me to the BMI clinic to get things done quicker. The nurse at the WMC at the Civic just talked about what to expect in the next coming months, she asked me about my eating habits, and gave me tips.
Referral: June 2017
RNY with Dr. Neville in Ottawa: January 8th, 2018
BMI Cinic ~ wow seems weird to go there but if it helps then with booking other appointments then why not....I'll have to look up where that clinic is and I'm not too familiar with them. Thanks for your help and I'll keep you posted.
Referral by my MD Feb 28/17 * Labs done March 17/17 * Meet with Nurse Aug 24/17 * TOH PreOp Class 1 Sept 12 /17 * Oct 17 Behaviorist and Nutritionist * Breath Test Nov 10/17 * Nutritionist Nov 21/17 * PreSurgery Class 2 Dec 12/17 ~ Bloodwork * Meet the Surgeon Dec 18/17 * PreOp Jan 5 TOH * Surgery Date January 10, 2017
About 20% of Ottawa Hospitals Bariatric patients get sent to the BMI Clinic. I didn't have a choice in where to go. BMI Clinic doesn't really advertise surgery. You have to get refered to them. The BMI Clinic wait time is 4-7 months. Ottawa Hospital is almost double.
Referral: June 2017
RNY with Dr. Neville in Ottawa: January 8th, 2018
Oh, I think it is just nerves... Everything will be alright, I am sure!! Just do not be stressed. Also, if your nurse is a good one, you will see that you will like this appointment so much that you will want to go more for it. If I already started to speak about this, I want to say that the most important detail in these cases is the expert. In general, not only about this case, the specialists are the key to a happy and healthy patient. Even phlebotomists are very important to be good, not in vain exist courses like this phlebotomynearyou.com.
