I live in Ontario so RNY is covered by our provincial health care. The process varies depending on which hospital you choose. I was referred by my family doctor in February, and had orientation in April. At that appointment, they gave me the dates for the social worker and the nurse practitioner as well as a nutrition class.

Last Wednesday I met with the NP and it went so well. At the end of that appointment she told me that I only needed the psychologist and dietitian appointments and then I could meet the surgeon. She also told me I would get those appointments when I came in for the nutrition class on September 6. I told her I had hoped I would have those appointments sooner than that. Anyway, she said she would see what she could do.

On Thursday morning, the clinic called me to say they had moved up the nutrition class to July 25!! Dietition is August 24 and psychologist will be September 21. I'm so excited. Some people wait 18 months or longer for their surgery. It will still be close to a year, but this saved me about 2 months for sure.

Congratulations and good luck on your surgery.

Congrats, daizymom! I created a checklist that you might find useful.

http://www.glowfig.com/weight-loss-surgery-101/

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