Thats not a bad wait at all! Thanks for the reply.  I think the hardest part will be waiting for the first call lol. 

Hi,

I was given a referral to the Red Deer. Bariatric center on Dec 5th from my family doctor and am just wondering of anyone who has been referred within the last year or so And what kind if timeline I should be looking at. I don't know much about WLS my husband and I have been going through fertility treatments for 7.5 years without any luck and my doctor now suggested bariatric surgery, so I'm very excited about it, very nervous, not just for the surgery but knowing we will be putting our baby making on hold for at least a couple years, but I think hearing other peoples timelines will give me a more realistic idea of what I could be looking at. 

Yes, I attended all the classes offered through Weight Wise community team, I log and journal in my fitness pal, everyday still.

I found the classes very helpful and would recommend them to anyone, not just weight wise patients. The approach is one change at a time, and eventually you make all the changes you need to. I really liked the Craving Change series, which gives you tools on how to avoid emotional eating.

I was referred to the clinic January 2013 and had my first appointment April 2013. I met with the nurse, who assessed me and referred me to the Nutritionist. Saw them for the next six months along with an appointment with a psychologist, and an intern, *****ferred me to the the surgeon. I was approved November 2013 for surgery and had surgery September 30, 2014.

Hope that helps.

Hello all I am new to the group, my physician is referring me to the Edmonton Bariatric Clinic, Imhave a few questions for those who have been or currently are in the program.  how long before your initial call for assessment? As well what can I expect, any helpful guidelines to prepare myself would be greatly appreciated.