need_to_run_81 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 8 months ago

I had some fairly good constipation this past week, and everything is moving now - so that's great... but I have some odd pain that I'm wondering if it could be RNY related...

Mostly when I eat, but sometimes just out of the blue, I have pain


need_to_run_81 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 6 months ago

For those going into surgery...

I had my surgery at TWH on May 6th. This morning when I got on the scale, I was officially....

100.2 lbs down!!!!  (From the start of Opti.)

I still have 86.7lbs to go to goal, but I am a heck of


need_to_run_81 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 8 months ago

I'm almost 4 Months out, and am in a stall. I've held the same weight for two weeks - up a pound, down a pound...  

Any vets have some stall breaking tips?

I'm not upset I've stalled. I'd just like to move along back to losing as soon a


need_to_run_81 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 11 months ago

It's my day!!  I'm in my gown and waiting for Dr. Penner to rearrange my insides.


need_to_run_81 posted a discussion topic 8 years ago

My surgery date is May 6th.  Start Opti on the 15th. 

My surgery will be at TWH.  

Blood work is scheduled for tomorrow, I have my appointment via telehealth with the anesthesiologist on the 22nd. (Is that all that is done before surger


need_to_run_81 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 2 months ago

I meet my surgeon (TWH) on the 4th.  Am I correct that's the date I purchase the optifast?

Does anyone remember the price per box?  I see some for sale on kijiji for $50-$60/box and I'm wondering if it would be worth the savings to drive and pi


need_to_run_81 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 3 months ago

I have my appointment booked with Dr. Jackson at TWH.  Will he be the same surgeon that does my surgery?  I think I've heard at some centres who you meet with isn't necessarily who does your surgery - is that the case for TWH?  

Anyone with Dr.


need_to_run_81 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 4 months ago

I think I've finally gotten to the point where I can laugh about my luck in this whole process. From an original surgery date that was exactly one week too late to work for me then needing to switch centres, to having everyone in my nutrition class get


need_to_run_81 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 5 months ago

Hi again! (So I completed my appointments at HRRH and then had to switch to TWH... And now I'm almost done my TWH appointments. Thank goodness!!)

Anyway, for curiosity sake - I have my dietician appt Nov 23, and my psychology Dec 1st.

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need_to_run_81 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 4 months ago
Getting Weighed - I have a question (I'm going through HRRH).  I have yet to be weighed in the process. Not my family doctor, not at the info session (though I didn't expect to be then), not by the ...

need_to_run_81 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 5 months ago
HRRH Orientation Booklet - My daughter destroyed mine - she's in the lovely "I'm almost 3 and I can get into anything I want if you stop paying attention to me for 3 minutes while you change my little brothe...

need_to_run_81 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 5 months ago
Calling HRRH? - I was part of the September 4th Orientation at HRRH. (Was anyone else part of that Orientation?  I'd love to see how we all do!) At that orientation they said we'd hear in 4-6 wee...

need_to_run_81 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
Barrie-Area Newbie What now? - My doctor put through my referral today.  I'm excited - it's a lifeline!  I'm in my early 30's with a BMI of 50, no other health issues.   Is there anyone from the area that can w...
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