Alternative non-surgical program
How does someone get involved in the supervised liquid diet the centres are offering as an alternative to surgery? My niece is interested. Is it the same referral process to the bariatric registry? Thanks.
Had RNY surgery July 22/11, St. Joe's Hamilton, with the awesome Dr. Scott Gmora. Had abdominoplasty August 2/13, Scarborough, with equally awesome Dr. Michael Kreidstein.
Here is a link to some info - http://www.gghorg.ca/images/stories/ggh/PDFs/Bariatric_Medicine_program_overview_2013.pdf 
My brother in law just went thought it. Lost 120+ lbs! so happy for him and am hoping that he can keep it off.
He went through HRRH. He was originally registered for the surgery then was able to move to the program. Maybe call the hospital and inquire.
Lori Lee
TWH Orientation - Oct 17, 2012 SW - Nov 19, 2012 Nurse - Dec 12, 2012 Group Nutrition Class - Jan 14, 2013 Psychologist Feb 12, 2013 Nutrition March 15, 2013 Surgeon - April 5th (Dr Penner) Surgery May 16th!
My family doctor initially referred me to that program by mistake. It was at St. Joes in Hamilton. Perhaps give them a call, as they have a non surgical bariatric clinic there. Guelph also has started one.
- Referral: Feb 2013/ Guelph
- RNY May 20th 2014 (Dr. Bhojani)
- 2nd RNY (revision due to marginal ulcers) Aug. 10th 2015 ( Dr. Bhojani)
- Revision to VSG (marginal ulcers): March 22nd 2016 (Hamilton, Dr. Hong)
- Total Gastrectomy: Dec. 15th 2016 (Hamilton, Dr. Hong)
I have a friend who is taking part in the next group and she had her family physician put in a referral and has been for a few appointments I guess there is a process to go through before they begin the opti stage much the same as the surgical process with likely a few less tests required. But being that it is a medically supervised program they will be followed closely.
Robin
I think for Ottawa, there is the Core Program. Dr Dent is in charge of this program which is the liquid diet at the OWMC. You have to be referred by your doctor and not the registry. Hope this helps even though it's not the same hospital.
Referral: June 26, 2013 Confirmation: July 4, 2013 Orientation: (OWMC) Sept.13, 2013 Nurse: Dec. 3, 2013 Nut/Beh: Jan. 28, 2014 Pre-surgical class: Feb. 26, 2014 Meet Surgeon: March 18, 2014 PAU: July 11, 2014 Surgery with Dr. Yelle: Aug. 11, 2014
Thanks all. I will advise her to make a few phone calls. I don't know which centre would be closest to Oshawa. She can do it - these kids are very resourceful these days.
Had RNY surgery July 22/11, St. Joe's Hamilton, with the awesome Dr. Scott Gmora. Had abdominoplasty August 2/13, Scarborough, with equally awesome Dr. Michael Kreidstein.
Humber River would be her closest. I live just east of Oshawa and I know that they do the OPTI program as well.
Referral Summer 2012, Orientation June 10/13 HRRH, Dr Hagen July 3/13, Dr Glazer, RN/RD/SW September 19/13, Dr Hagen October 10/13, Surgery January 21/14
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HW 290 Opti Start Weight 280.9 Surgery Weight 264.8 CW 207
