Surgery class

i just had another visit with my nurse and dietician! My nurse has signed me up for a surgery class in September, what does this class entail and is there more than one class? I am curious about what others have experienced.  Just curious as well how long after these surgery classes did you obtain your scope and surgery date?

That's a really good question as I have just received my orientation appointment for August. I have no idea of the steps that have to be taken or what happens next after the orientation or the time line of each. I will be watching this post closely to see what you find out

Hi Tracey,

How long did you have to wait to get an orientation appointment? My dr. has sent in a referral but I am still waiting for an appointment.

Hi Jbell

My referral was received February 23, 2015 and orientation is August. 19 so almost 6 months. BUT they thought at first it was going to be October or November before orientation would happen. So 3 months earlier than they had originally thought. Now to find out the time frame for everything else. As I find out I will make sure to update everyone. At least you will have an idea of how long it takes. Oh one other thing I should mention. I have had the heart stress test already done the one where you have to go on the treadmill and get pictures of your heart done, I went and had my sleep test already done and found out that I do in fact have sleep apnea and I am on the CPAP machine now, I have had several blood work tests done and will need to have them done again as it was a few months ago. I set up my first living well nutrition class for September and I have started journaling my daily food intake. So when I go to my orientation they will see how serious I am and if there was any health issues I would have had the time to address them prior to the appointment. It also shows commitment and determination to a healthy life.

Did you get set up for your surgery class when you went for your intake appointment?

Hi Traceylynn,

No I had my intake appointment back in May, then I have seen my Nurse x 2, physcologist x 1, Internist x 1, dietitican x 2 and gone for a sleep study, bloodwork, so far, I have more appointments to see all of them including the surgery class and emotional eating group beginning in September.  It is a process but it seems to have been flying by so far. :)

Hi, I had my surgery class in May of this year. I had seen Dr. Church at the clinic sometime after all the classes were done. He approved me for surgery. I then met with the Dr. who will do my surgery a couple months later. I am having the surgery in Oct. this year, but have to re-take the pre-op nutrition class again as it is required to be done within the 3 months prior to surgery. this whole process from start has been well over a year.

Thanks Ricky,

How many surgery classes are there in total?  I had my initial intake at the beginning of May, my first surgery class is close to the end of December and I will be in a group in the evenings starting in September as well for 11 weeks to deal with overeating. Are you happy so far with your progress and the clinic itself?  I have nothing but positives about the clinic.  My Case workers and all of the others disciplines I have seen so far have been great.  I am looking forward to being healthier!

Thank you for your reply Ricky I am scheduled for my first nutrition class in sept. I have had my heart test done, my sleep apnea test (I now have a CPAP machine) my back MRI my knee MRI, my Foot MRI all which show Osteoarthritis,

I know this is not the easy way out it is a tool I need because I do not digest food, I have stomach problems where I look pregnant, my stomach is hard like Im pregnant, I have had every test known to man for several years for the same problem and they cannot find anything wrong.  This is my last hope I have had dreams where my husband has operated on me to find out what the problem is.  I have had scopes, barium, xrays, ultra sounds,  blood work you name it and nothing.  I find it hard to bend over i truly look like I am pregnant. I dont have roles my upper body cabity is too hard to have roles.  I have done so much research I have tried every diet pill, weigh****chers, calorie counting, elimination of food, eating less, eating more frequently everything, Pain in my body (joints) prevents me from excersizing, I need help, looking so forward to the classes, I am just anxious about surgery because I am hoping that finaly once and for all i will be without pain. I am 49 years old and ever since I was 3 I have had stomach problems. I am loking forward to a new beginning, new life without pain that all :)

I do truly hope the best for you and that the surgery helps you immensely. As for Surgery Class there is only one I know of. I went through the weight management courses with Alberta Health. From the start it has been over a year for the classes, and I took some twice, and the approval for surgery. Most of the time is waiting for the approval etc. The classes are mostly 6 weeks @ every Saturday I took one and then dietician meetings, etc. etc. Take the time, I know you want it done but, take it slow and easy and it will come.

Take Care