PATT's done today....& I'm on my way....
...to a better life! All cleared & ready to go for a VSG on Jan 14th....they reserved a bed in the step down unit for recovery, due to sleep apnea that was just diagnosed this past fall & because of the anti inflammatory meds can conflict with the anesthesia. First I met with the surgeon, Dr. Lloyd Smith (2nd time), then over to the pre op clinic (St Joe's TO), where I met with the pharmacist, nurse - ECG, anesthesiologist, RN, internist who ordered blood & cervical xrays (due to rheumatoid arthritis - they want to make sure my neck is flexible for the tubes), so off to DI for those. this all took about 4 hrs & they were very organized, supportive & nice. I was surprised that it was a pleasant experience. Start OPTI in 2 weeks...
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Referral: June 22, 2012 Orientation: July 16, 2012 HRRH Keele
Surgeon's appt: July 25th RD, SW & RN: Aug 10, 2012 Surgery: Jan 14, 2013
Lost 100 lbs in a year post op with a VSG. 
In no time you'll be sitting on the bench, congratulations!
Referral to Bariatric Program at TWH: 08/09/11 Orientation at TWH: 08/17/11 Nurse Practitioner: 10/12/11
Social Worker: 12/02/11 Nutrition Class: 12/21/11 Nutrition Assessment: 01/26/12
Psycho-Social Assessment: 05/31/12 Meet Dr. Penner (TWH) 11/30/12 Pre-Admission: 12/10/12
Surgery Date: January 10, 2013
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