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123HollyD posted a discussion topic 6 years, 7 months ago

Hi all,

The last few days I have been suffering with so much gas pain...from my esophagus through my intestines...it is everywhere!! I am with TWH so they only gave me 3 months of the meds they use for gas. I have purchased GasX which works a


123HollyD posted a discussion topic 6 years, 7 months ago

Today I weighed in at 195...which means I am officially half way to my Goal Weight and I have lost 2x what my 3 year old weighs!

This past week I have has a ton of compliments on how I look and it is very challenging for me to accept.


123HollyD posted a discussion topic 6 years, 8 months ago

I'm so excited! Today I stepped on the scale and saw that magical number 199!! This was my first real goal and I am so happy this morning to reach it! Next up...195...my halfway point then 186...so my bmi is lower than my husband's


123HollyD posted a discussion topic 6 years, 9 months ago

My first goal was to lose 50pounds....and I got it today! My surgery was a cancellation date and I had no Opti which means that I had not lost anything prior to surgery. It seems like it took a little longer than it did for others...but as of today I a


123HollyD posted a discussion topic 6 years, 9 months ago

As many of you I had a great start..losing 25lbs in the first month. The scale is still creeping down and I am thankful for every pound and ounce, however I feel like the loss is so slow considering how little I eat! I will lose now anywhere between 1


Mary S. wrote 6 years, 11 months ago
You have the same surgery date as me, best of luck to you.

123HollyD posted a discussion topic 7 years ago

Hi Guys,

I am just so excited and surprised! I got a call from TWH today that they have a surgery date for me...TOMORROW!!!

Someone had a last minute cancellation, and luckily right now I have lots of support and I am able to drop ever


123HollyD posted a discussion topic 7 years, 1 month ago

I know this topic is beaten to death. But with a surgery date nearly 5 months in the future, I am sitting here pondering...How often do surgeries get changed? I have also heard little things here and there, and wondering if anyone is able to tell me w


123HollyD posted a discussion topic 7 years, 1 month ago

I had my surgeon appointment at TWH. Be prepared everyone getting their appointments soon....my surgery date was booked for August 4th! That's almost a 5 month wait!!! Far cry from the 2 to 3 month wait they mentioned.

I know I should be happy


123HollyD posted a discussion topic 7 years, 1 month ago

I just had to share - I called today to see if there was any cancellations for a Surgeon appointment this week, and I just happened to call right at the right time! I got my appointment moved to March 17th!!

YAY!!


123HollyD posted a discussion topic 7 years, 1 month ago

Hi All,

I have Dr. Elnahas as my surgeon - out of Toronto Western. He is not listed as a sugeon on the bariatric team, but with a little research I see that he is a relatively new doctor.

Does anyone have any experience with him? I am


123HollyD posted a discussion topic 7 years, 2 months ago

Hi guys!  Can anyone tell me what happens at the Surgeon appointment at Toronto Western?  How long is that appointment approximately?


Thanks!!


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