Very beginning stage

[anewme15 40]

Hi,

I'm from Ottawa, Canada and have been to the group information session and going to my 1st surgical consult this week. Anybody else from Ottawa going to the WMC?

Looking forward to my appointment and the next steps.

[CaliGirl1216 25]

My experience with Weight Loss Surgery has been life-saving. So thankful for this procedure. Hang in there, the process takes time, but it's worth it.

Edited December 1, 2014 by CaliGirl1216

[anewme15 40]

Hi! Are you from Ottawa also? I see that you are doing very well.

[CaliGirl1216 25]

No, I'm from California.

[Tintin 23]

Hello anewme15,

I am also at the Ottawa WMC. I have done all my tests and now waiting for my pre-surgery class and meeting with doctor.

[CaliGirl1216 25]

You have so much to look forward too. It's been an unbelievable experience, and so many wonderful things ahead of you. Good Luck with your surgery.

[anewme15 40]

@@Tintin, when did you start the process? I can't wait for my Jan appointment with the dietitian and behaviorist:)

[Tintin 23]

@@anewme15 - I started the process with the information session in January 2014. Met with NP, had ultrasound, endoscopy and then dietician & behaviourist. I am now waiting to hear from the booking clerk. I was told that I might be booked for the pre-surgery class in January. I am so excited! I am lucky because I have a few family members who got the bypass surgery (5 & 7 yrs ago) and they are coaching me. My wife is also a patient at the WMC. Because of her recent diagnosis of celiac disease, she will not be able to get the Roux-en-Y surgery. However, she is hoping to be a candidate for the sleeve. It is great to be able to have support at home!

[anewme15 40]

@@Tintin, That is so great for you! I went for the info session in July and got my 1st appointment on Dec 4. Abdomen ultrasound is Dec 23 and meeting the dietician/behaviorist on Jan 23. Any tips you can give me?

This is so exciting and please keep me updated. It's nice that you will do this with your wife also!

[jcmo 40]

hi! I am from Ottawa too!! I just saw the surgeon on Thursday and am waiting for them to call me with my date. The process has taken almost 2 years. Thee surgeon said i can expect my surgery in the next 2 to 4 months. I have all my Vitamins, Protein, and everything I need post-surgery in place. I can't wait. My hubby had it done over 2 yrs ago, and is down about 130lbs.

[Tintin 23]

@@jcmo : I have heard this before that some people have been waiting almost 2 years. I find it a bit long but if it means that we have a better chance of success, I am all for it!

Glad to hear that you are almost there....keep us posted. I wish there was a pre-op support group that we could attend. It would give us all the chance to meet others and share.

[anewme15 40]

Wow! 2 years! Hoping to get though my appointment quickly

[Tintin 23]

At my latest appointment at the WMC clinic I asked them why it was taking so long. I was told that they are getting better with the wait times. I hope to have this done soon too.

[jcmo 40]

They always tell you that the wait times are getting better, but they really don't. Always expect longer than they tell you.

[Tintin 23]

Thank you jcmo.....I've heard that too. This is why I try not to get too excited.