Got my date...DS surgery, St. Joe's Hamilton
Well, after a long wait, I am happy to announce that I was provided a surgery date yesterday. I will be having my surgery on December 20th! I only received a voicemail message, so I haven't heard too much information on the details yet. I'm looking forward to the pre-op appointment and having some questions answered.
I am excited and of course nervous as well. Timing is tough too. It's right before Christmas. I have a 3 year old that is full of life and excitement. I wonder if I will have an ability to participate at all or if I will be in too much pain to do so.
Wish me luck, and thank you for all of your posts...I have gained a lot from reading all of them.
Take care.
Hopefully you'll be home and able to celebrate the holiday with your little one without too much discomfort. What a great gift to be giving yourself and your family... you're on your way to being happier, healthier, and extending your life!
Best of luck!
Referral: Apr 2013; Orientation (HRRH): Aug 12, 2013; 1st Surgeon Appt (Dr Sohi): Aug 23, 2013; SW/RD/RN: Nov 8, 2013; Internist (Dr Glazer): Nov 14, 2013; 2nd Surgeon Appt: Nov 20, 2013; Start Opti: Jan 3, 2013; PATTS: Jan 16, 2014; Surgery: Jan 24, 2014
on 11/20/13 8:47 pm, edited 11/20/13 8:47 pm - Canada
The 3 year old Jem in my life only needed to be lifted out of the tub after the other than that we were a good pair even on walks as they like to doodle around anyway, I hope your holiday is filled with magic and all of the joy of the season.. I look forward to reading your future posts not many DSers here, so welcome on board..... Sorry but I'm typing blind here
Goodness, no wonder the wait at this hospital is ridiculously long.
May I ask what your wait was like?
I had my orientation in August :/
Referral sent: August 2012 - Orientation date: August 12, 2013 - First Appointment/Nutritionist: May 02, 2014 - ECG: May 02, 2014 - Psychologist: May 20, 2014 - Internist: June 16, 2014 - Surgeon's Appointment: July - Nutrition Class: July 17, 2013 - Pre-Op Appointment: July 21, 2014 - Surgery date: August 1, 2014
Start Weight: 367 - Optifast Start Weight: 361
Hello Akichan,
I should explain that there are surgeons working in December, just not the surgeon that I need for my type of surgery.
I had my orientation in early fall of last year. I believe that I was referred early August 2013, orientation was early March 2013. I then had a series of meetings in August through the fall of this year. I know that the wait is long and frustrating. I'm sure it's the same for others - but for me, by the time that I contacted my doctor for a referral, I was ready for it the next day. I do wish that I had initiated this sooner.
I'm worried about how long it will be before the new date. Once you have a date, you can work with it. It is so much better than being in limbo.
Hang in there!
:)