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Having more frequent coffee get togethers... - I've tried this before without much success but... I know there's a coffee get together planned for tonight, but does anyone else want to meet for coffee somewhere more centra...

Working out at the Downtown YMCA - Anyone here working out at the downtown YMCA? I go swimming there but am set to resume weight training and am looking for a gym buddy to work out with. Studies have shown your more...

Calcium Citrate - Hi all, Curious to know what others in Winnipeg are using for their calcium citrate supplement: which brand, chewable or not, how many tablets per package, best place to buy...

Looking for a ride to the Meet and Greet - Hi I was wondering if I could get a ride with someone to this Wednesday's Meet and Greet? I live in the North End. PM me if you can help. Thanks, Mike

Surgery finally here - I`m having my VSG on Tuesday, December 3rd in Edmonton. Thanks for all the support from the members here re my past and recent posts. See you back in the `Peg. Don`t think I...

Best places to buy post op foods - Looking for best places to shop for post op foods like baby food, apple sauce, Ensure, protein powders and meal replacement drinks, Cream of Wheat pureed foods etc. Thanks, ...

Support sessions - Recently there's been a couple of posts about information sessions and the lack of same until December as well as who such sessions are open to. For anyone not eligible to a...

Anybody want to meet for coffee before Sept 21? - I just found out I can't make the Sept 21 M&G. Anybody want to meet for coffee before Sept 21? I don't drive so would prefer somewhere downtown or at least not far out in the 'b...

Some resources and links for those new to bariatri - As they say, knowledge is power so here are some resources and links for those new to bariatric surgery... ...sooner or later we all are expected to record our meals. This i...

Update on Meet and Greet thread... - August is rapidly coming to a close. Anyone want to try to meet on a Friday evening or Saturday day so Trish can make it?  As to the church I w...

Mr340 - I noticed that Mr340 is now listed as deactivated member. Anyone know what's up or how he's doing?

Craving Change at the Vic - I'm taking Craving Change at the Vic this month and the next. Anyone else from the forum attending as well? While I'm there I can visit with with folks if they would like on...

Dr. A.M. Sharma Blog on obesity and weight loss. - Anyone following Dr. Sharma's Blog? Do you find the information and comments to be accurate and reflective of personal experiences with obesity and WLS? Does anyone know if ther...

Workout routine - Ok I've settled on a workout routine. Mondays and Fridays: Swim 1 km and lift weights for 45 minutes/ride recumbent bike for 30 minutes. Wednesdays: Swim 1 km and go to physio (...

Questions to ask at last follow up prior to my bar - OK here's the deal... I'm off to Edmonton for what I assume will be my last in person follow up prior to having my surgery. I'm assuming things are going well...I've reduced my ...

Progress so far... June 23/13 - Heard from Dr. Duerksen's office today - my endoscscopy biopsy was negative. The results overall are good - I have a slight inflammation of the lower esophagus  which Dr. Duerks...

Searching the Manitoba forum re Craving Change wor - Does anyone know if the Manitoba Forum (or any others for that matter) is searchable by topic? I'm looking for posts on the Craving Change workshop here in Winnipeg. Thanks

Pedometer recommendations and where to buy in Winn - My pedometer started going wonky on me and has now gone to pedometer heaven (hell for wonky ones?) ...So am seeking recommendations for a new one please. Nothing too fancy b...

Wednesday June 19th coffee? - Any updates on a coffee get together this Wednesday after the Plastic Surgery session? Location, time? Looking to meet and hear from some other people on the WLS journey. Th...