Dr. Penner

Katie M.
on 9/19/13 1:39 pm - Georgetown, Canada
RNY on 10/18/13

I am meeting him in the morning at TWH and all of a sudden I am super nervous! I can't even really think of a reason why, I just feel all jittery and anxious. Has anyone else met with him recently? Is the appointment quite short or does he spend some time with you? I can't think of a single question to ask but hopefully something will come to me during the appointment. 

Hurry up, 10:30 Friday! 

Referral May 2013 / orientation at TWH June 27 / nurse practitioner July 3 / social worker August 19 / nutrition class August 26 / nutritionist August 30 / psychologist September 3 / meet surgeon (Dr. Penner) September 20 / PATTS October 10 / Surgery October 18 2013!  

    

    
Yoyo4life
on 9/19/13 1:52 pm - Brampton, Canada
RNY on 01/08/14

hey katie you could probably ask what the process will be when you come in for your surgery so you will have an idea of what the day will be like...hope that helps a bit will take an adge off...but good luck with ur appointment hope all goes well and you think of more questions to ask

Katie M.
on 9/19/13 7:07 pm - Georgetown, Canada
RNY on 10/18/13
Thanks that's a good question! I sort of know the process of the surgery day but not exactly so I can definitely ask him that. And how long until you see your family too.

Referral May 2013 / orientation at TWH June 27 / nurse practitioner July 3 / social worker August 19 / nutrition class August 26 / nutritionist August 30 / psychologist September 3 / meet surgeon (Dr. Penner) September 20 / PATTS October 10 / Surgery October 18 2013!  

    

    
4-Jane
on 9/19/13 2:07 pm - Canada
Other ideas might be
?
Compression stockings
Vitamine k
Booklet or hand outs that will help after surgery
Amount of time off work they recommend
If he will repair any hernias or remove gull bladder? If needed
Hospital stay time wise
number of students that will be attending
And will he do the surgery himself or be supervising
Pain meds and my right to say no
Blood thinners after
Those were some of the questions I asked, good luck
When I went I was surprised I got my date right then
 Respectfully Jane
Katie M.
on 9/19/13 7:13 pm - Georgetown, Canada
RNY on 10/18/13
Good list, thanks! I've written down a few questions so I don't forget to ask while I'm there Fingers crossed I get my date on the spot too!

Referral May 2013 / orientation at TWH June 27 / nurse practitioner July 3 / social worker August 19 / nutrition class August 26 / nutritionist August 30 / psychologist September 3 / meet surgeon (Dr. Penner) September 20 / PATTS October 10 / Surgery October 18 2013!  

    

    
Cottagenanny
on 9/19/13 2:30 pm - Mississauga, Canada
RNY on 02/03/14

I have an appointment with at TWH with Dr.Penner at 1:30pm on Friday the 20th as well.  I am just as nervous and can't think what to ask as well.  Hope yours and mine goes well and we come out with good news.

Katie M.
on 9/19/13 7:16 pm - Georgetown, Canada
RNY on 10/18/13
Oh good luck! In reading old posts I've discovered Dr Penner is very nice, so hopefully that helps Hopefully they aren't running too off schedule tomorrow, I've heard sometimes the actual wait to see the surgeon isn't quick, but on the off chance I am still there at 1:30 feel free to say hi!

Referral May 2013 / orientation at TWH June 27 / nurse practitioner July 3 / social worker August 19 / nutrition class August 26 / nutritionist August 30 / psychologist September 3 / meet surgeon (Dr. Penner) September 20 / PATTS October 10 / Surgery October 18 2013!  

    

    
Darksyde
on 9/19/13 2:44 pm
Hey, Katie.

I haven't really met with him much, as Dr. Urbach did my pre-surgery appointment, however, Dr. Penner ended up doing my surgery, and he was super awesome...nice, professional, and thorough. I have nothing but good things to say about him. It'll be fine, you'll see!

Orientation - 05/04/13  Social Worker - 08/04/13  Nurse Practitioner - 07/05/13  Nutrition Class - 13/05/13  Psych Assessment - 04/06/19  Nutritionist - 19/06/13  Dr. Urbach - 19/07/13  PATTS - 02/08/13  SURGERY AT TWH - 13/08/13  HW-393 Opti Start-386  SW-347

    

Katie M.
on 9/19/13 7:19 pm - Georgetown, Canada
RNY on 10/18/13
Thanks I read some posts from 2012 saying he was great so that and your post definitely help the nerves! I don't even know why I am anxious all of a sudden - maybe getting closer to surgery (hopefully) is doing it. I'm glad you had a good experience with him, I'm sure I will have the same today!

Referral May 2013 / orientation at TWH June 27 / nurse practitioner July 3 / social worker August 19 / nutrition class August 26 / nutritionist August 30 / psychologist September 3 / meet surgeon (Dr. Penner) September 20 / PATTS October 10 / Surgery October 18 2013!  

    

    
merry1
on 9/19/13 9:03 pm - Canada

He did my surgery on June 5th.  He was just great.  Answered any questions and the surgery was a breeze.  I hardly had any pain and no complaints. 

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