New to Forum - Guelph
Hi all, Kari here. 
I will be honest and have been trolling the website for weeks now trying to gain information and insight as to what lies ahead for me if I am a suitable candidate for surgery. I must say mixed emotions Excitement and Fear! My orientation is next Thur Mar. 6th. I have been doing a lot of research online in regards to the surgery pre/post op. I know 2 women who have also had RNY with great success so far (both under 3 years in).
I have noticed that this process for some can be very lengthy, so I am hoping to speed up the process (on an administrative level so-to-speak). I was referred by my family doctor in late Jan/14, I received my invite to orientation letter 2 weeks later and have managed to have my ultrasound (today) and requesitions for my blood work done, all before my orientation next Thurs (Mar.6) I do live in Guelph - that is also where I will be attending the Bariatric clinic. Luckily enough, I am a full-time Mature student @ York U and do not work so this leaves me great flexibility with booking appointments etc. My current BMI is 42.9.
I welcome any and all advice, comments etc. that can help me in this journey
Thanks Kari 
SW- 285 lbs Ref Jan/14 ~ Rec'd clinic letter Feb/14 ~ Ultrasound - Feb 28/14 ~ Orientation - Mar 6/14 ~ RN - Mar 12/14 ~ Bloodwork Mar 17/14 ~ RD/SW appt - Mar 24/14 ~ 2nd RN/RD/SW appt - May 22/14 ~ Post-Op Eating Class - July 21/14 ~ Surgeons appt w/ Dr. Pereira-Hong - Aug 5/14 ~ Opti Aug 18-25/14 ~ Surgery Aug 25/14
Thank you Leanne, Congrats on your continued success!
SW- 285 lbs Ref Jan/14 ~ Rec'd clinic letter Feb/14 ~ Ultrasound - Feb 28/14 ~ Orientation - Mar 6/14 ~ RN - Mar 12/14 ~ Bloodwork Mar 17/14 ~ RD/SW appt - Mar 24/14 ~ 2nd RN/RD/SW appt - May 22/14 ~ Post-Op Eating Class - July 21/14 ~ Surgeons appt w/ Dr. Pereira-Hong - Aug 5/14 ~ Opti Aug 18-25/14 ~ Surgery Aug 25/14
Welcome! I find this forum very helpful. I had my surgery 8 months ago and still check this website almost every day. There is almost always something to learn. Just go one day at a time and enjoy the journey.
Referral Date: May 29, 2012; TWH Orientation: June 19,2012; Nurse Practitioner Group Session and Social Worker Initial Assessment: September 25, 2012; Nurse Practitioner One-on-One and Psych. Assessment: January 18, 2013; Met with surgeon: March 8, 2013; Pre-Op scheduled: June 20,2013; Surgery scheduled: July 17, 2013! Surgery Completed!
Thank you Curious, Wishing you continued success! I will surely continue to read up on as much as I can.
SW- 285 lbs Ref Jan/14 ~ Rec'd clinic letter Feb/14 ~ Ultrasound - Feb 28/14 ~ Orientation - Mar 6/14 ~ RN - Mar 12/14 ~ Bloodwork Mar 17/14 ~ RD/SW appt - Mar 24/14 ~ 2nd RN/RD/SW appt - May 22/14 ~ Post-Op Eating Class - July 21/14 ~ Surgeons appt w/ Dr. Pereira-Hong - Aug 5/14 ~ Opti Aug 18-25/14 ~ Surgery Aug 25/14
Thank you Tanya
SW- 285 lbs Ref Jan/14 ~ Rec'd clinic letter Feb/14 ~ Ultrasound - Feb 28/14 ~ Orientation - Mar 6/14 ~ RN - Mar 12/14 ~ Bloodwork Mar 17/14 ~ RD/SW appt - Mar 24/14 ~ 2nd RN/RD/SW appt - May 22/14 ~ Post-Op Eating Class - July 21/14 ~ Surgeons appt w/ Dr. Pereira-Hong - Aug 5/14 ~ Opti Aug 18-25/14 ~ Surgery Aug 25/14
Make sure you get that sleep study done... it took over 2 months to get the results back for me.
Michelle
Referral sent - Jan 11/13 Orientation - Apr 4/13 Nurse & Dietitian - Apr 8/13 (287 lbs) Food Class - Apr 10/13 Social worker - Apr 29/13 Nurse, Dietitian & Social worker - Jun 3/13 (284 lbs) Meet Surgeon - Oct 31/13 (277 lbs) Post-op food class - Nov 4/13 PATTS - Nov 6/13 & Nov 15/13 Surgery - Nov 19/13 (264 lbs)
