Dianne C. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 1 month ago
W5 Saturday Feb 1 - VSG in obese teens - W5 had an excellent show on Saturday about a program in Toronto that is treating select obese teens with VSG surgery.  http://www.ctvnews.ca/w5/two-teens-undergo-radical-measures-...

Dianne C. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 7 months ago
Full abdominoplasty two weeks ago - so far, so goo - Hi folks  I thought I would share with you that I had my full abdominoplasty (tummy tuck) two weeks ago today, Saturday, Aug 10. I didn't think MB Health would approve me to...

Dianne C. posted a discussion topic 10 years, 8 months ago
Plastic surgery quotes - Hey folks  I know I won't qualify for Manitoba Health to perform any part of a tummy tuck because I have absolutely no issues with my skin. I have a quote from the plastic s...

Dianne C. posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Plastic surgery question - Has anyone checked out the Western Surgery Centre for a tummy tuck? I'm curious to know what they charge if you aren't covered by Manitoba Health. 

Dianne C. posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Recipe for high protein muffins - I experimented with a recipe for muffins that I found on the internet. They turned out pretty well, but I've only tried them warm right out of the oven. I had some vanilla prote...

Dianne C. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 5 months ago
Costco - sale on Premier Protein shakes Oct 8-15 $ - Hi ladies  I just got the Costco sale flyer from one of the sites I'm signed up for. They have Premier Protein Shakes on sale $6 off from Oct 8-15. Regular price is $27.99. h...

Dianne C. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Happy wedding day, Rainyone!! - I hope everything goes perfectly for you today!! Have an awesome time!

Dianne C. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 6 months ago
Six Star whey protein on sale at Walmart this week - Hey folks  In case you haven't looked at a Walmart flyer, they are having an anniversary sale this week. Six Star Whey Protein powder is on sale for $18.99 (885 g / 2 lb contain...

Dianne C. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
Miracle Noodles - Thumbs up! - I was happy to be the tester for all of you who haven't been brave enough to try the Miracle Noodles yet! The look of them in the package is not very appealing. They smell a li...

Dianne C. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
Has anyone tried Miracle Noodles? - Has anybody tried Miracle Noodles? I've been scrolling through a bunch of different sites and came across these on Low Carb Canada ($2.39 a package, but shipping is extra). They ha...

Dianne C. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
Seafood dip -- another recipe variation - Another one to ad to the variety of recipes -- I just tried this.  I put it in a bowl instead of layering it, since it was just a single serving for me.  I chopped up some shrimp (...

Dianne C. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 7 months ago
Greek yogurt & protein powder - Someone may have already thought of this, but I haven't read about it, so I thought I'd share.  I usually put a teaspoon or two of low sugar/high fruit jam in Greek yogurt. Toda...

Dianne C. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
More shopping - If anyone is looking for pyjamas, nightgowns or housecoats (and clothes, too), you should check out Sears. They have tons of stuff on clearance that's at least 50% off the original...

Dianne C. posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
Health Care Spending Account -- good news - Hey all  Good news for those of you who have gone/are going to Mexico for surgery if you have a Health Care Spending Account with Blue Cross. (This might also apply to those of ...

Dianne C. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Blog from Dr. Garth Davis (TV shows "Big Medi - Hi everybody  I found this blog very interesting.  Dr. Davis himself posted this on the site for Weight Loss Forever in Saskatoon.  Dr. Davis & his father have done shows on TV ...

Dianne C. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Had my surgery Monday - Hi ladies I had my surgery in Tijuana on Monday.  Things seem to be going very well.  I spent only one night in hospital.  I have to go back to have my drain checked Wed and Thu...

Dianne C. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Skin cream?? - Hey ladies  Has anyone used skin cream on your tummies as they are shrinking to try to improve the stretch marks?  Does it make any difference?  I just wondered if it helps at a...

Dianne C. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Two week preop diet starts Monday - The countdown is really on now.  Two weeks from tomorrow is my VSG surgery in Tijuana, Mexico. My preop diet is much less rigid than most.  I have protein shakes for breakfast and ...

Dianne C. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Booked my surgery in Tijuana, MX on Feb 6/12 - I did it. I have booked my VSG surgery for February 6 at Obesity Control Centre in Tijuana. I decided once and for all that spending the money is better than waiting to have it don...

Dianne C. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
Travel insurance as a "medical tourist" - Hi folks  I'm curious to know if anybody reading this post who went to Mexico for their surgery bought extra medical insurance when you went?   Regular travel insurance won't...

Dianne C. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
"Bariatric Eating" website - recipes, pr - Hey ladies!  I was following links in other weight loss surgery sites and stumbled across this one. There seems to be some interesting stuff here, including a whole section of r...

Dianne C. posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
Just found the Manitoba forum today - Hi everyone  I just stumbled across this Manitoba section of the forum today after reading a post on a facebook page and "falling down the rabbit hole", so to speak, following l...
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Winnipeg, Manitoba, XX
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31.1
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VSG
Surgery
02/06/2012
Surgery Date
Jul 13, 2005
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