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on 12/16/18 5:07 pm - Greater Toronto Area, Canada
So my appointment was under 2 hours:
- I met the clerk who confirmed my info, emergency contact, asked if I had supplementary insurance, and asked if I wanted to upgrade to a private or semi-private room
- Met the pharmacist *****viewed my meds and advised which meds to stop prior to surgery
- Met with the nurse *****viewed medical history, took pulse, height (I grew), weight (down 16 pounds from my meet the surgeon appointment in Oct), and tested for MRSA (negative)
- Then I with a lab tech who performed a ECG and book vials of blood
- Then I met the anesthesiologist *****viewed what will happened and the risks
I booked a whole day off work for appointment that was over by 9am!
Female 30s Canada
RNY January 4, 2019
I lost 100% of my excess weight.
Currently re-comping body/losing vanity pounds prior to plastics.
on 12/16/18 5:03 pm - Greater Toronto Area, Canada
Congrats!!!
Female 30s Canada
RNY January 4, 2019
I lost 100% of my excess weight.
Currently re-comping body/losing vanity pounds prior to plastics.
I was in a semi private but had requested a private. They would not give me a private even when some were empty and I was willing to pay for it.
St. Joes Hamilton - Referral June 16, Orientation Aug 16, Group Dietitian May 5, Nurse May 15, Social Worker Aug 15, 1:1 Dietitian Aug 15, Medical Internist Sept 18. Meet Surgeon Nov. 2/17 Preop Feb 12/18 Surgery Feb 16/18
Hi there
I do. I have a GREAT GP, in Langley. Dr Tekle. I am not sure if he takes new patients, but he is fantastic and has supported my weight loss journey since day 1.
Are you on the waitlist with the bariatric team at all in Richmond? They have a 2 yr wait list (literally 2 years).
It shouldn't be up to your GP if you are a candidate for bariatric surgery. His/Her role is to refer you, and it is up the bariatrician and/or surgeon to asses if you are a candidate. I would either push the GP you have and advocate for your self, or I would do a search for an alternate GP, although, that can be time consuming.
Good luck
A
CONGRATULATIONS!
Referral - May 31/17; Orientation - June 15/17; First Appt Nurse - June 26/17; Bloodwork and ECG - June 27/17; Sleep Study - July 5/17; Dietician Appt - July 10/17; Counsellor Appt - July 10/17; Abdominal Ultrasound - July 10/17: Endoscopy/Colonoscopy - July 25/17; Second Dietician Appt - September 14/17; Internist Appt - October 2/17; Meet the Surgeon - November 21/17; Pre Surgery Nutrition Class - January 12/18; Surgery - January 16/18
Congrats!! Cant wait to follow you there!!
TWH (Toronto) | Starting Weight - 300, GW- 175
Referral: Jun 21/17 Orientation: Aug 23/17 NP: Sept 27/17 Social Worker: Sept 27/17 Nut Class: Oct 3/17 Sleep Study: Nov 6/17 NP Follow Up: Jan 3/18 Psych: Jan 12/18 Nut: Jan 15/18 Surgeon: June 1/18 Pre-Op: July 27/18 SlimTime: Aug 3/18 Surgery: Aug 17/18
SlimTime: -13.5 M1: -18 M2: -14 M3: -14.2 M4: -14.4 M5: -9.4 M6: -6.4 M7: -6.4 M8: ?
I have to be on it for 3 weeks and paid around $190 at KGH, worked out to around $60/week. I bought it there and took it all home that day.
Congratulations!! That's great news! I know I felt like a million bucks when I went below 200. Way to go!!
Weightloss has been slow but pretty steady at 1to 2 lbs a week...finally saw 199on the scale today! Early Christmas gift!
Ref to Sudbury July 4/17 Sleep study July 29/17 Orientation Sept 13/17 1on1's Feb 2/18 OTN Feb 27/18 Pre op Mar 13/18 Surgery Mar 22/18 St. Michael's w Dr. Grantcharov Opti-10lb M1=-24lbs M2=-11.5 M3=-7.5 M4=-8 M5=-9 M6=-8.5 M7=-6.5 M8=-8 M9=-5 M10=5.5 M11=-2.5 M12=-5 M13=-4
Hello Folks - All ready for the weekend? Im not lol
QOTD - i have flooring i have to do over Christmas and new year, need to get it done. but haven't committed to any more projects. I just upgraded my water system on the farm and that was a task and a half..
My day -
B - Protein shake
S - Venison Jerky
L - Beef soup
S - protein bar
D - Grilled chicken breast.
Take care everyone - have a blessed weekend,
