Canadajet posted a discussion topic 7 years, 10 months ago

thankfully previous posts give great remedies.  The only thing I did wrong was by throat lozenges with sugar and this morning experienced major dumping syndrome.  Just now on clear fluids, throat is so sore hurts to swallow and forcing myself to keep u


Canadajet posted a discussion topic 7 years, 11 months ago

just back from celebrating my 50th birthday! My hubby took me to whitehouse, Jamaica sandals resort with butler service.  What a treat!  

So i made a goal that when I hit my 50 th I wanted to be at 180 pounds and I did it!  I also  had to buy c


Canadajet posted a discussion topic 8 years ago

Hi. Any meeting groups happening in and around Newmarket ?  Will travel up to 30 to 45 minutes


Canadajet posted a discussion topic 8 years, 1 month ago

I did get the ok from dr Klein that going skiing would be fine.  We went for week of skiing in Vermont.  I had energy and no issues with eating.  We had a chalet so I cooked most days ( lots of crockpot dishes). I did have some days that I would take a


Canadajet posted a discussion topic 8 years, 2 months ago

i set a goal that I wanted to be at onderland by Jan 31.  And today the scale showed 199 down 45 pounds from nov 4.  Yesterday I tried on jeans and nearly cried when I could put a size 14 on.  There was a sale at Eddie baurers 9.00 jeans ... I have not


Canadajet posted a discussion topic 8 years, 3 months ago

I scoured the blog of the world according to egg face.  She makes protein ice cream so I finally got the device she uses. Donvier half pint ice cream maker. Picked it up from Amazon for 20.00 not the 50 cents she paid 20 yrs ago.  I made the chocolate


Canadajet posted a discussion topic 8 years, 3 months ago

my first day back to work post surgery was on Jan 4.  My first day was good, had all my vits  , water and protein.  No one is aware of my surgery and I had lots of stares.  I found it interesting the comments one receives which I would say is not malic


Canadajet posted a discussion topic 8 years, 4 months ago

Went shopping this weekend.  Great deals on running shoes even with our low Canadian were 120.00 got for 17.00. Good wise boy was this an issue. Thankfully found at gnc isopure which was 40 grams of protein no sugar no carbs.  Was able to nibble on som


Canadajet posted a discussion topic 8 years, 4 months ago

well today was the first day of puréed. So excited.  Made my poached egg,  savoured it, it went down no problem.....oh my was I so nauseated.  No vomiting, but I just kept visioning the egg and ewwwww.  After 1 hr I tried sipping water.  I swear the gu


Canadajet posted a discussion topic 8 years, 4 months ago

Next Tuesday I start pureed and am I bored of full fluids.  Th biggest challenge was looking at food and knowing knowing cannot eat it right now esp the roasted chicken counter. After 30 mins, I got the head spins. Sipped some protein shake and came ba


Canadajet posted a discussion topic 8 years, 5 months ago

This last week has been an experience.  Dealing with gas, pain, trying to make sense of what is going on with my insides, the emotional roller coaster and the tiredness has tested my inner strength.

today is the first day that I feel so much be


Canadajet posted a discussion topic 8 years, 5 months ago

I had my surgery on Monday.  Today is the first day being home alone (hubby went back to work).  My daughter asked if I could make my home made pizza for her and her friends tonight.  I thought no big deal I will take my time.  I then I started to cry


Canadajet posted a discussion topic 8 years, 5 months ago

Had my surgery November 16. Doing well,just my o2 data are low. On oxygen will not let me go until data above 92.

 

Everything went fine at hrrh. Every.one friendly. Elected for a private room. Never heard anyone screaming or crying out


Canadajet posted a discussion topic 8 years, 5 months ago

i had my pre op yesterday.  I took the advice of other members and brought a book and mentally prepared myself that I would be there forever.  I arrived at 12 and out be 145.  I never cracked the book open because I went from registration to blood work


Canadajet posted a discussion topic 8 years, 5 months ago

received a voicemail that hrrh is changing surgery date from now 18 to nov 16. Not so simple.  It would mean everything I had booked on November  16 and 17 for work needs to be cancelled and somehow I have to put all those meetings to this week.  And m


Canadajet posted a comment 8 years, 5 months ago
Hi. I had a similar experience and had to rethink when my surgery...

Canadajet posted a discussion topic 8 years, 5 months ago

2 weeks of optifast staring tomorrow. Excited, scared so many emotions. I just read the posts and know I am doing the right thing.


Canadajet posted a discussion topic 8 years, 7 months ago

hi. I am booked for nov 18 with Dr Klein at hrrh!  Yes!!!'


Canadajet posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago

i finally had my appt with Dr glazier on August 4.  Waited 1.5 hrs for a five min appointment.  Ok I do not need to do anything .ie any additional tests.  Make the call to,Dr klein's office that same day and given an appointment sept 9 and to bring mon


Canadajet posted a discussion topic 9 years, 1 month ago

so excited I had my first appointment with Dr.klein at hrrh on Thursday.  I have my social worker, nutrition appointments on April 14 and the nurse on April 20. Unfortunately, I need to see Dr glazer as well and they are booking in August but they will


Canadajet posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
Waiting to see surgeon - hi. I was seen oct 20 at Humber for the info session. Was told in dec that they are still working on sept sessions and I called today and  they said the same thing. Anyone else hav...

Canadajet posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
Still waiting to see surgeon first visit - hi. I am new to the forum. I had my orientation session October 20 2014mat Humber. As of today I was told that they are still booking sept session candidates. This was the same thi...
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