Finally got a date for surgery

RufusLynx
on 12/22/12 3:47 am - Canada

Because I'm a "lightweight", with a BMI of 38, and because I'm 65 years old, I got a lot of resistance from the power-that-be at the hospital. But I had my last appointment with Dr. Hagan (HRRH) and after some discussing he has agreed to do the surgery..

I'm scheduled for April 16, 2013, with the previous three weeks on Optifast.

So, I've got a few weeks to say goodbye to some of my favourite foods, and then I'll be going ahead.

Referred: August 8, 2012. - Referral to HRRH Dr. Hagan Dec 20 - Surgery scheduled for April 16, 2013! Surgery completed and I`m doing fine!

(deactivated member)
on 12/22/12 4:14 am - Peterborough, Canada

RNY on 10/19/12

Congratulations!

chipmunk_roasting
on 12/22/12 4:24 am, edited 12/22/12 4:25 am - Ottawa, ON, Canada

Congratulations on your date!

I'm waiting for my surgery date, too, after having been in the Ottawa system since March 2011. I'm expecting a date in late February/early March.

I'm age 63, but with a higher BMI than yours. The surgeon made a point of telling me that because of my age, the surgery is five times more dangerous than for someone in their 40s. After discussion, and it's all statistics, anyway, we agreed that my risks of dying without surgery are still greater than the risks I'm taking with it.

With any luck, our surgery dates will be close. Wheee!

Way to go and my very best wishes.

Marilyn

aka mmm

Referral - March 2011 // Orientation - Ottawa - July 8, 2011 // Surgery - January 23, 2013

dna
on 12/22/12 4:25 am - Canada

COngrats on fighting for and getting what you want :)

Hopefully the next few months fly by and you are on the road to recovery and your new life.

Referral: August 2011 Information session: November 2011
Nut/Psych/SW: Spring 2012 Surgeon Meet: July 6, 2012 Surgery: August 30, 2012

Patm
on 12/22/12 4:40 am - Ontario, Canada

RNY on 01/20/12

Congrats on te date. I was 60 when I had surgery. I had no issues relating to it

ReadyToLiveLisa
on 12/22/12 5:12 am - Hamilton, Canada

RNY on 08/02/13

Congrats Rufus!

~RTLL

Referral:April 4th, 2012.Letter Received for Orientation:June 4th, 2012.Orientation: Sept. 24th, 2012. Blood Work: Dec 14th, 2012. Dietician: January 30th, 2013. ECG Done: January 30th, 2013 Gastroscopy: Feb. 5th, 2013. Social Worker: Feb. 8th, 2013(Canceled, due to snow storm). Abdominal Ultrasound: Feb. 12th, 2013. Surgeons Appt. Feb. 20th, 2013. Social Worker(Rescheduled): Feb. 25th, 2013. Internist: March 4th, 2013. Meet the Surgeon: March 12th, 2013.No Sleep Test Needed. Opti Started: July 16 - 30, 2013.Nutrition Class: July 18th, 2013. PATTS: July 19th, 2013 Surgery: August 2nd, 2013.

zephie
on 12/22/12 5:50 am - Moose Factory, Canada

Congratulations..the time will go by very fast!! I'm 63 but my BMI is much more than yours....I hope and pray that all us "young ones" get through this surgery with flying colors and enjoy our lives to the fullest!!! Good for you!!

Orientation - Feb. 19 & 20/13 - NP,Nut, Psych, - Mar. 14/13 - Sleep Study - Mar. 24/13 - OTN with Dr. Sullivan - June 28/13 On my way!!! Preop Sept 25/13 - SURGERY OCTOBER 22/13!!!!!!!!

It's not how you start this life...it's how well you finish it...& I plan to finish it with gusto!!!!

RufusLynx
on 12/22/12 7:39 pm - Canada

Well, with a higher BMI you should qualify easier...

One hospital person said, "You could lose 40- 50 pounds with another weight loss method and not risk the surgery".

Well screw that... if another "weight loss method" worked for me, I might do that...

I found a actuarial calculator that said at my current weight I would live to 83 and with 100 lbs lighter I'd live to 85.

So WLS only gives me 2 years but it also gives me a quality of life for the next 20 years that is a lot better than it is now.

I'm not really worried about getting through the surgery...HRRH and Hagan have excellent reputations, and some of my support group in Peterborough recommended him, so I'm confident that I'll be just fine,

Referred: August 8, 2012. - Referral to HRRH Dr. Hagan Dec 20 - Surgery scheduled for April 16, 2013! Surgery completed and I`m doing fine!

2mar
on 12/22/12 7:50 pm

RNY on 09/20/12

I had Dr. Hagen - and I just had a "6" in front before the surgery. Everything went wonderful - no complications whatsoever.

Best of luck - but I have to say that I don't agree with your sentence: "So, I've got a few weeks to say goodbye to some of my favourite foods",... I know some do not have a problems with it - I do