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She's right to some extent, not everyone needs a sleep study, I know at TWH it was partially based on your neck circumference. I was lucky in that I already new I had sleep apnea and used a CPAP and all of the extra tests they wanted other than bloodwork I'd already had recently enough. At TWH I got my first 3 appointments and all the tests they wanted at the orientation, although the appointments were stretched over the next 6 months.
57 - 6'0" - HW:288 SW:260 CW:185
TWH: Referral Aug. '16, Orientation - Nov. 30 '16, Surgeon Oct. 6 '17, Start Optifast Feb. 5'18 - Surgery Feb. 26'18
Opti -25; M1 -23; M2 -17; M3 -7; M4 -5; M5 -5; M6 -6; M7 -0; M8 -2; M9 -0; M10 -2; M11-0; M12-4;
I asked my doctor a while back for a sleep study since I heard that is what holds people back the longest but she wouldn't give it to me because she said that there was no need for it. She said because I don't have any sleeping issues and because I don't snore that it would be a waste. I tried to pu**** but she was having none of it. 
Just keep on top of it. Tell them you will take a cancellation.
You can get your family doctor to start your tests, i.e., full blood EVERYTHING, book a sleep study, ultrasound your abdomen and liver, endoscopy and colonoscopy.
If you get your Doctor to get that in motion then when you finally get there you will be ahead of the game.
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
Oh I know he does. And he told me I had to bring it with me to surgery. I had a surgery in September and I took it with me. But it wasn't on me when I woke up, the nurse put it on later but I was awake the whole time I had it on at the hospital. It just seems like they think I don't want to use it and I'm exaggerating. I wish I could just put it on and go to sleep. I already mentioned it to my family doctor last week and she said just keep trying and didn't prescribe any anxiety meds. Last 2 nights I took the melatonin and made me drowsy for a bit only and then fully awake I couldn't sleep. I will keep trying and hopefully I get over it.
I had orientation at Humber as well on Nov 9th. Still waiting 
I called yesterday for an update and they said they are still working on people from the October orientations. Ugh.. The waiting is awful. The more I wait, the more discouraged I feel. I have done so much research and have made tons of changes to prepare for this change of life but I really need this process to start so I don't get too discouraged, slip up and loose any or the progress I have worked so hard for.
If you are supposed to be using it, you need to bring it to the hospital with you and use it.
Maybe a visit to your family doctor is in order. You may need some anti anxiety meds to get you through the next little while so you can use it.
Eventually with weight loss you may not need it at all but the Anesthetist has a valid concern.
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
I got annoying.
I followed up all the time and requested cancellations etc.
I was all over it. LOL
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
Hello everyone. I went to the pre-op appointment yesterday. All my blood work and other tests were normal but when I saw the anesthesiologist he asked me if I'm using the CPAP machine. I explaines I'm claustrophobic and get really anxious as soon as I put on the mask and feel like my throat is closing up and no air passes. He said it's probably anxiety and that I had to start using it. He suggested melatonin. Put it on yesterday and was in and out of sleep. I did not get a good night sleep. Anyone go through something similar and would they cancel my surgery if I can't get used to it? I'm Freaking out that my surgery might be cancelled.
Finally had my orientation last week on Tuesday January 29th! It was interesting, but I already knew most of what we learned because I had read the book a few times and done a lot of research at home. Now it's back to waiting for my next appointment.
Did many of you call to follow up on your appointments? If so, how often?
I don't want to get annoying, but I would like to make sure I don't get lost or overlooked!
Referral: Nov. 9/18 HRRHOrientation: January 29, 2019Met Surgeon: May 27, 2019Nurse & Dietician: June 10, 2019Internist: June 12, 2019Social Worker: June 28, 2019Surgery Date: October 7, 2019
Oh dang! I missed you by a day! I had my orientation on the 29th at Humber.
Hope your appointment went well last week!
Referral: Nov. 9/18 HRRHOrientation: January 29, 2019Met Surgeon: May 27, 2019Nurse & Dietician: June 10, 2019Internist: June 12, 2019Social Worker: June 28, 2019Surgery Date: October 7, 2019
