Ottawa surgery-
I am a newbie here on OH - I have been reading many forums and have decided to go ahead and ask a question, since you all seem super supportive and encouraging no matter the question!\
I am 26 year who is currentl on the "waitlist" for surgery at the Ottawa Civic.Apparently I have become ubber inpatient as of recently and am curious to know where I am at ( if anywhere) on this fantasticly long waitlist!
I am able to rationilize with myself that my referral was only sent in in October 2011 and I attended the info session Jan 6th. I have a long wait from what I see and I fully realize that this weight did not go on over night, nore will it come off that fast either lol.
So my question- would it be silly/ a nuisance to call the Ottawa WMC to see if I am anywhere on the weight list??
Thank you loves!
Chanelle
Hope that helps and trust me hang in there.
its not like you got a referral and are calling the next week you have waited 7 months? I think its okay...
Juls
Karen
Ontario Recipes Forum - http://www.obesityhelp.com/group/ontario_recipes/
Hi Chanelle
The wait time from orientation to first appointment is eight to nine months in Ottawa. Since your orientation was January 6, you can expect to hear from them in September or October of this year.
My timeline is below; many other Ottawa posters have their timeline shown as well.
It's a long time ... I know what it feels like, not that that's of any assistance.
Glad you're here -- this is the best resource for information and support.
Marilyn
aka
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Referral - March 2011 // Orientation - Ottawa - July 8, 2011 // Surgery - January 23, 2013
Ottawa seems to have their own formula for deciding when you get surgery. Many people that had their orientation after me went for surgery before me and that was fine with me.
Just hang tight and take this down time to do your research. Your time will arrive before you know it.
Good things come to those who wait...I know its an old cliche but its so very true. The wait time will be a distant memory once you have surgery and start living your new life. A year and a half or so is a very small price to pay for this phenomenal gift
In order to succeed, your desire for success should be greater than your fear of failure.
Surgery July 22, 2011 Starting weight 270 128 lbs lost Today's weight 142 lbs Ann