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Pains in stomach Help.. - Ive had a bad cold and coughing for a few days.  Yesterday at 4am I woke with intense pain in my pouch.  Sharp stabbing constant pain, sometimes gets worse in waves.. i can feel...

After the honeymoon, does the hunger return? - Just wondering from you more experienced RNYers if the hunger from the pouch ever returns?  Im over 3 months post and loving my WLS but I am also concerned that the hunger will ...

Probably another repeat about raw veggies - Hi all..  I am 2 months postop (9 weeks).. I looked on the search engine, but couldnt find a lot of information.. I was just wondering when you started to eat raw veggies and frui...

Registry or Guelph? Why such an issue? -  I was originally with the Guelph location and with their permission I was transferred to Humber in January.  I had my surgery in July.  One week after my surgery I received a lett...

First day back to work - Just a short lunchtime story.  It was a very strange day..  I work for a large manufacturing plant..  the cafeteria holds about 300 or 400 people.  I am probably being paranoid, bu...

5 weeks out and still havent learned - I have terrible pain in my stomach and just finished puking some foamie stuff... actually might need to puke again before I finish this.  :(  I have eaten about 1 oz of soft chic...

2 weeks of 'stall'... is that possible? - I have read about this topic before and about others not losing weight and beging stuck in a stall. Ive read that it will end eventually....  :( But Im soo down.  I knew I was in a...

Dates - Referral: Oct 2011 Info @ HRRH: Mar 26/12 1st Surgeon: Mar 30 GB Class: Apr 17 RN: May 9  Diet/Nut: May 9 SW: May 9 Internist: May 9  2nd Surgeon: May 25 Optifast:Jun 28 Surgery D...

Happy to be HOME !!! - Im home from surgery and feeling good.  Had to stay an extra day due to my low blood count (had a bit of a bleed) and things have settled and are fine now.  :)  A special thanks ...

Insomnia?? Optifast?? - possibly a crazy question - does anyone else have problems sleeping while on optifast?   Its the only thing that I can think thats doing this.  I dont think that there is caffine i...

Does Humber have private rooms?? - Last week I had my pre-op and told them that I had semi-private insurance coverage..  Just found out today that I actually have private coverage.   Do you think its worth calling t...

Optifast on the go and Magic Mike - - Hello Optifast Veterans...Today I started the optifast (yuk)..  Ya sure, friday on the long weekend.. could it get any better?  lol..    Well, tonight my friends and I are going to...

Which protein shakes do you recommend? - I would like to stock up this weekend with one or two different choices but not really sure which ones to purchase. Im not picky on chocolate or vanilla..  If you have any suggesti...

Got my date!! - Its really going to happen!!  July 13th (Friday) ....  the absolute best day ever!!   

Is anyone having surgery at Humber in July?? - Two weeks ago I saw Dr. Sohi to get my surgery date and also picked up my optifast.  The receptionist (who was very nice) explained that they didn not have any dates yet for July b...

Surgeons appointment today.. Ok, but not great - Today was my last surgeons appointment. Papers signed and picked up the optifast :), however Im a little bummed out because I didnt get my date yet. They dont have the July dates r...

question about last appointments - Can anyone tell me what happens at the 2nd surgeon appointment?    When I talked to the receptionist she told me to bring the money for the optifast. When I see the surgeon at this...

Yippie, surgeon wants to see me - I am meeting with Dr. Sohi on May 25th to book my surgery and pickup my optifast.. I guess all the fun begins soon! 

Appts all over.... what next?? - Today was quite the big day for me.   I had 5 appointments today at Humber. Yep all 5.  My poor mother probably slept in the car a few times waiting in between..   9am - Nurse 1...

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PSYC at Humber... Is it expected? - Hi.  Just wondering if you could help answer a question.. I was wondering if about the PSYC evaluation.  Is it different from the Social Worker appointment?  Also, does everyone ha...

HI - Ive read so much about everyone lives here, I thought I better write a bit about myself so I dont like a mystery ghost or something.. Im 44, but seriously sometimes I feel like...

Bringing support to surgeon appt? - My 1st surgeon appt (dr.sohi/hrrh)  is this friday and my mother (my support person) is unable to come this time..   I was wondering if it will be alright if I show up on my own or...

Encouragment -