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referral finally sent - So I went to see the doc/nurse practitioner back in February, and she suggested trying it on my own, changing my lifestyle, etc...tried it, it really didn't work, her suggestion wa...

getting re-referred - Hi all...Looks like the non-surgical program wasn't quite the one for me...I did end up loosing 25lbs! but those darn things are finding a way to grow back on me and not in a very ...

back to the grind - well...after completing the non-surgical bariatric program, I weighed 220lbs, that was in December...I have now gained most of it back :(  Getting through the holidays, having fina...

4 more weeks of FF! - So, I'm now 22lbs since starting OPTI, and 42lbs since my referall back in January 2012!!  I would really love to get below 200 before Christmas...still have 4 more weeks of ful...

just when I thought it couldn't get worse... - Positives - I've lost 19lbs doing the Opti Fast program through Guelph General, have 6 more weeks to go then the transition phase.  Here's to hoping I can at least get to my goa...

Update... - So, finally am starting the new program...after so much delay, they've got us going now.  Start my OPTI next Wednesday, they gave us a sample of both to try and I have to admit ...

got my welcome letter! - Woo hoo...it came yesterday! I start the program June 18th...nervous, worried about work hours, wondering "can I really do this?" I am to come in early the rest of the 4 day...

Got my welcome letter!! - Woo hoo...it came yesterday!  I start the program June 18th...nervous, worried about work hours, wondering "can I really do this?" I am to come in early the rest of the 4 da...

Delayed... - So the new program has had a glitch in getting into their own offices and won't be starting the new batch until mid-June...sigh...but I have changed some things to help me trans...

flavouring for Opti... - So, it looks like I am going to be starting the bariatric non-surgical medical program in May, was just wondering what types of flavours can you add to make it taste better and ...

what a busy week... - So, I first get a call from the Dietician at the Family Health Team to let me know there's an opening for the Craving Change workshop starting in April...WOOT WOOT!  April 16th ...

Spring goal - Okay, so no call yet from Lisa...darn it...and I've fallen back to old bad habits.  The weight I lost is slowly coming back on...well, I got a call from the Dietician at the fam...

new program info - http://www.gghorg.ca/programs-and-services.html#bariatric So, I went on to the guelph general website and I found the above link...this explains what they are offering as an...

starting a new chapter - So, I met with Dr. Danescu from the Bariatric Medical Program that is being offered now in Guelph yesterday.  I have been approved to move forward with the program - 26 weeks in...

has anyone heard of... - Dr. Dansescu?  I met with him yesterday to be evaluated for the Bariatric Medical Program.  Which by the way, I have been approved to move forward with...crossing fingers it sta...

No surgery for me but... - I just got a call this past Friday (a snow day, yeah!) from the Bariatric Medical Program, this is the new program people have started talking about with the 12 weeks of OPTI th...

Update... - I got a call from Judy today at the Guelph bariatric medical program...meet the surgeon March 13th!! I know it may seem like a harder choice, having to be on opti for 12 weeks but...

any update on when/if Guelph will be starting the - Just curious to see if it is a go, if so, how would you go about getting on it?  isn't it OHIP covered?  any update/info is greatly appreciated.

Need to get back on track... - Okay, so after my appointment with the nurse back in December where I was told I don't qualify for surgery...  and speaking with the dietician who talked to me about making an a...

look at you...rocking your RNY! way to go! looking great!

Happy New Year! and...let's hope it starts off rig - Happy New Year to all!  May this year be filled with alot of NSV's and Woot woots!!  :)  I am so nervous today...my 1st case conference is tomorrow, I thought it was going t...

and my RNY story comes to an end.. - I went into my first appointment today, Audrey took my measurements, than sat me down to tell me that with my BMI under 40 and no co-morbs, I don't qualify for bariatric surgery...

OT- Santa's presents help!!!! - I am in big doodoo with my younger two. They both asked Santa for a furby....I finally had enough funds to go shopping this weekend and damn if I can find even one!!!! I need a b...