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Jen1984
on 5/18/13 7:27 pm - trenton, ontario, Canada

I am 11 days post op and tries puréed home made turkey chilli tonight and same thing your experiencing ughh I ate it yesterday with no issues but tonight my tummy did not like it

Surgery Date May 7th 2013 at Humber with Dr. Klein

annapzsf
on 5/18/13 7:25 pm - toronto, Canada

Topic: RE: No support after surgery

I really think that they give some much matter for the pre-op appointments because they have to inform you how your life is going to be and they also need to select who can have teh surgery done.

Looks like once you had you surgery their had their job done and nothing else matters...

Needanewbeginning
on 5/18/13 7:21 pm - Barrie, Canada

Topic: RE: Decreasing Clothing Sizes

Feels like a dream reading this and thinking to plan ahead, holy cow! My surgery is Tuesday and I am SO excited, scared, the whole bit, I just can't wait till I start needing smaller sizes!

GP referral sent-Dec 3rd, 2012. Orientation HRRH-March 7th, 2013. Meet Dr Hagen-March 13th, RD,SW,RN,Dr Glazer-March 26th. Dr Hagen sign consent forms, pick up opti-April 8th. Start Opti, PATTS-April 30th. Surgery-Dr Hagen May 21st

annapzsf
on 5/18/13 7:21 pm - toronto, Canada

Topic: RE: No support after surgery

I knew if it was so hard to get ahold of the nurse, the surgeon would be almost impossible. I confess that I didn't even try calling him. But I will call him tuesday because I'm still in pain and lots of disconfort and I think he needs to know that.

I really don't believe that concerns my family doctor, i don't even know if she is educated about this kind of surgery, but I'm so helpless that I'm gonna call her too...

Jessica V.
on 5/18/13 7:18 pm - Ottawa, Canada

Topic: RE: Nuts and seeds

Lol in allergic to almonds but will try others. Hopefully help bring my protein up.

annapzsf
on 5/18/13 7:18 pm - toronto, Canada

Topic: RE: No support after surgery

They never gave me a number, but I call the clinic and they left a message for the nurse... maybe when I'm tottaly recovered from the surgery she'll call me.... :/

annapzsf
on 5/18/13 7:16 pm - toronto, Canada

Topic: RE: No support after surgery

I'm sorry to know about your bad experience...

I fell that that's a lack of commitment with patients... even worse, they don't respect us...

annapzsf
on 5/18/13 7:14 pm - toronto, Canada

Topic: RE: No support after surgery

Thank you very much!

I'm feeling a little better, waiting for the long weekend to end, so I can see my family doctor. But I'll keep sending emails and calling because that's my right, right?

annapzsf
on 5/18/13 7:12 pm - toronto, Canada

Topic: RE: No support after surgery

Well, my family doctor wasn't at the office this week and I really don't trust walk-in clinics.

I went to ER because the pain was unbearable, at the time I knew I was constipated but I wasn't sure if that was the reason for my pain. I really thought I had a blockage...

I know there are lots of suggestions on here and I really appreciate all members who try to help, but speaking of my health, specially when I'm in so much pain, I'd rather look for a medical advice...

JJ_
on 5/18/13 7:05 pm

Topic: RE: Nuts and seeds

I love the little packages of Blue Diamond almonds. Yes they go through my internal plumbing and come out the other end just fine. :-)

Judy

Onward and
Downward
on 5/18/13 6:59 pm - Canada

Topic: RE: Decreasing Clothing Sizes

I totally did that! One thing to keep in mind is to try and estimate what season it might be when you are such-and-such a size. Right now I'm a comfortable size 16 and a 14 in some jeans. Right now, I am fitting into some of the stuff I bought on the clearance rack at Pennington's during their Boxing Week sale! LOL. I was about a size 20 or 22 at the time, but I bought some stuff in size 18, 16 and 14, but made sure the size 14 stuff was lighter since I figured I wouldn't be a size 14 until spring or summer. Sure enough, right on schedule! :)

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Onward and
Downward
on 5/18/13 6:53 pm - Canada

Topic: RE: I discovered a good appetite suppressant (and NSV)

I'm looking forward to reading all about your gardening adventures next Victoria Day weekend! :) Good luck with your pre-op stuff and surgery! It's so worth it.

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Downward
on 5/18/13 6:52 pm - Canada

Topic: RE: I discovered a good appetite suppressant (and NSV)

Thanks Pat, sounds like we did the same thing today - I noticed you said you were gardening too. I ran a couple of tomato and pepper seedlings over to a friend's place tonight after supper. I was rewarded with some duck curry - yum! She's an amazing cook.

Referral to registry: Oct 21, 2011 Orientation (TWH): Feb 22, 2012 Surgery: Nov 7, 2012 117 lbs lost

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Onward and
Downward
on 5/18/13 6:50 pm - Canada

Topic: RE: I discovered a good appetite suppressant (and NSV)

There is definitely hope. And that's exactly how I felt this time last year. I did attempt to plant a couple of things, and my husband and I sheet mulched the whole back yard last year because the weeds were out of control due to him ignoring them for a few years (both before and after I moved in with him). But for the most part last year, I was exhausted just thinking about gardening or yard work and couldn't do it for longer than maybe half an hour at a time without feeling wiped out.

So, this time next year, you will be gardening away! I'm not sure when your surgery is scheduled, but if it's soon, then you might even be putting in some bulbs in the fall for next year. :)

Referral to registry: Oct 21, 2011 Orientation (TWH): Feb 22, 2012 Surgery: Nov 7, 2012 117 lbs lost

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GirlSassy
on 5/18/13 6:40 pm - Kingston, Canada

Topic: RE: Nuts and seeds

I had cashews about 6 weeks out and yes, chew very well, makes it a bit of a paste...it was nice to chew after the liquid/pureed stages!

Orientation - April 25, 2012, Nurse - May 16, 2012, Social Worker - May 25, Dietician - May 25, 2012, Abdominal Ultrasound - June 29, 2012, Cardiologist - August 1, 2012 Pre-Surgical Education Class September 19, 2012, Meet with Surgeon September 27, 2012, PATTS November 9, 2012, Surgery Date November 16, 2012 (Dr. Mamazza)

PaulaToronto
on 5/18/13 6:25 pm - Toronto, Canada

Topic: RE: Just curious...Is there an Ontario forum for sleeve patients?

No separate site and we all get along just fine. There are quite a few VSGers on the site.

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kristaeb
on 5/18/13 6:22 pm

Topic: RE: I discovered a good appetite suppressant (and NSV)

Sounds wonderful. Its funny i was just saying to my husband today while he was cutting the grass , i cant wait for next year then i will be out there with him. I cant wait to do my flowers. You made me smile when reading your post. So happy for you. Have a great weekend.....Krista...

Referred Jan/13, Orientation Feb/13. Dr Hagan Feb 28/13, Gastroscopy Mar 28/13, Sleep Apnea test April 1/13 . H Pylori test April 3/13. H Pylori test redone April 10 both results came back indeterminate .April 22/13 RD,SW, RN, Dr Glazer , ECG done, Blood work done. All approved me for surgery .Dr Hagan May 9 /13 signed consent .June11 PATTS. June 13 start opti. SURGERY DATE June 27th..

starry957
on 5/18/13 6:20 pm

Topic: RE: Nuts and seeds

I'm not sure what surgery you had? I had VSG and was able to tolerate nuts/seeds....slowly, at about the point you're at. At first, they were SOOO filling, so I only had about 3 in total..at most I now have about 1/8 cup of nuts and I'm just over 4 months out.

January 8th, 2013 - VSG with Dr Paul Sullivan (St Joe's Toronto)