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The classic "both legs in one pant leg" - Hey guys, I haven't been around much but I come back from time to time to see what's going on. I'd long resisted the lure of the "both legs in one pant leg" cliché pic b...

Interesting call... - In November 2010, I was put on the waiting list for bariatric surgery at Sacré-Coeur. Hospital in Montreal. I eventually decided to go the private route and paid out of pocket f...

Important research study needs your input! (this i - Hello OH friends, I’ve been following you from afar and am happy to see that so many of you are getting their dates and that the « vets » all seem to be doing so well....

One more reason I love my new body - So, to the already long list of things that are possible/easier for me to do after my VSG, I have to add ice skating. For as long as I can remember, skating, be it  on ice or in...

Putting things into perspective (with pictures) - Hi y'all, I have been in a bit of a funk lately because my weight loss stopped about two months ago and I am still a bit over 10 lbs away from what I consider would be my id...

Oh, ok then, 3 kids and a husband... I have absolutely no advice...

Yaiiiii! P.S. At first I too thought that eating healthy cost a fortune...

Why cake and beer look so tempting at night... - Science explains our evening cravings; interesting analysis. http://www.theglobeandmail.com/life/food-and-wine/trends/trends-features/why-cake-and-beer-look-so-tempting-at-night...

No longer "obese" - As of yesterday morning, my BMI puts me in the "overweight"category. I know it's silly and that those distinctions don't really matter in "real" life (unless you're hoping to buy l...

Dr. Christou in hot water? - There's obviously more to this story than meets the eye! http://www.montrealgazette.com/health/Patient+complains+paid+surgery/6406858/story.html

The 8 People Who Will Ruin Your Attempt to Lose We - It's funny and true and has cool cartoons. What else can we ask for . Enjoy! http://www.cracked.com/blog/the-8-people-who-will-ruin-your-attempt-to-lose-weight/  

Monday, October 10 weigh-in - Happy Thanksgiving y'all! So, here I am, at my first official post-op weigh-in and the news couldn't be more encouraging.  First of all, in the week since my surgery I have lost...

Home and sleeved - Hello OH peeps, So, it's done! I got sleeved on Tuesday, came back the next day and now am dealing with all the usual issues of sipping as much water and protein as possible, ma...

Tuesday, Oct. 4th, 2011 at 8 a.m.... - ... is when my new life will begin. A small step for the surgeon who'll be cutting out some 80% of my stomach, a gianourmous step for me! I will post "from the other side" once ...

News from Sacré-Coeur - Good afternoon dear OH friends, I have just called the bariatric service at Sacré-Coeur to inquire about my position on the waiting list for the VSG with Dr Atlas and was inform...

October 6th it is - Hello dear OH friends, So, after much thinking and fretting and doubting and questionning, I finally decided to take the plunge and go the private route for my VSG. Even though ...

Update from Martine - Hello, So, I too have finally spoken to the famous Martine at Sacré-Coeur (she is indeed very nice). Here's the update. - She's now calling patients who were registered on th...

We're all smiles at the end of another beautiful evening. Looking...