Doctors Notes
When do we get it?
I will have to give my work some kinda notice, I was hoping I would get it at my last appointment with Dr Hagen on Sept 16th if everything is okay and Im given a surgery date.
Can you guys share some of your experiences to I can have an idea how this goes.
Referral May 17 '13 / Orientation June 17 '13 / Meeting w Dr Hagen June 26 '13 / RN,RD,SW July 31 '13 / Dr.Glazer Sept 3 '13/ Sleep Study Sept 5 '13 /2nd app w Dr Hagen Sept 16 '13 / F/U w Dr Glazer Sept 23 '13 / PRATTS Nov 14 '13/ Surgery Dec 3rd '13
yup got the note at the 2nd surgeon's appointment... even though mine isn't till December lol - they will give it to you as soon as they schedule a date. make sure you discuss how long you feel you need off at that appointment.
RNY - December 10 2013 Dr Lindsay Toronto's Saint Joseph Hospital Toronto
I don't know how they do it in Hamilton, but be sure to give yourself lots of time off. I work in a nursing home, which is pretty heavy work, so I asked for, and got, 8 weeks off. Just be sure not to short-change yourself!
Referral Date: May 29, 2012; TWH Orientation: June 19,2012; Nurse Practitioner Group Session and Social Worker Initial Assessment: September 25, 2012; Nurse Practitioner One-on-One and Psych. Assessment: January 18, 2013; Met with surgeon: March 8, 2013; Pre-Op scheduled: June 20,2013; Surgery scheduled: July 17, 2013! Surgery Completed!
I went through St. Joes and they require you to follow up with your family doctor about the 2nd week after you have surgery. Your family doctor determines when you will return to work and depends on your progress after surgery. However, during the final process when you see the surgeon and your surgery is approved the normal notation is off work 4-6 weeks. Initially my insurance company (GWL) required a form to be filled out by my family doctor and he estimated 6 weeks which was approved without a problem.
HW 290 SW 266 CW 196 *** RNY June 7, 2013 - St Joes - Dr. Scott Gmora
I will be HATED if I dont give them as much notice as possible. So if I have to do 4 weeks of OPTI, it would be great time to tell them when I do know.
I think Katiebear is the closest to my situation, we are at the same place so hopefully it will work out the same.
Referral May 17 '13 / Orientation June 17 '13 / Meeting w Dr Hagen June 26 '13 / RN,RD,SW July 31 '13 / Dr.Glazer Sept 3 '13/ Sleep Study Sept 5 '13 /2nd app w Dr Hagen Sept 16 '13 / F/U w Dr Glazer Sept 23 '13 / PRATTS Nov 14 '13/ Surgery Dec 3rd '13
