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Abdominal pain.  Finding just drinking water is even uncomfortable.  There's just a discomfort there now that wasn't there 3 weeks ago.  When I went in for my 6 month checkup at TWH, they didn't renew my prevacid - maybe they shou

Good morning :)

So, time for my usual annual autumn cold.  I can feel it coming on.  It's the first since surgery.  Thing is, all my "usual" go-to remedies aren't so pouch friendly.  No ginger ale. 

My question is for you post-op peeps

Hey all -

I know it's been asked before but whatever, I'm asking.

What is your favourite Multi-vitamin that isn't the size of a loonie? How about calcium?

What's your strategy for remembering to take the

Wondering if this is just me or not....

The last 2 weeks or so, I find my bed uncomfortable.  I can't help but think it's due to my body changing shape.  Not as much padding on the shoulders and hips.  Anyone else experience this?

Thx :

TWH peeps that are on their way to have surgery, or just had it - heads up on something.  When I was discharged from TWH on August 6th, I was given an additional handout with the stages listing foods/sample menus etc.  We're NOT to use that.  Only the

Hey all -

I've got my 1 month checkup on Wednesday.  Curious as to what to expect.  Anything I should be bringing with me? 

Thanks! 

Hey all...

I'm almost 3 weeks post-op.  I'm a bit concerned, and will call the clinic tomorrow as I'm still having sensitivity/discomfort in my abdomen.  Sleeping on my side is still uncomfortable, and the area around the incision that's highes

REPOST - Cut from Facebook.  I thought the message was important, blunt and for some timely.

I belong to another large Bariactric group on Facebook. Saw something posted today that really hit home. This is why i follow my book to the

I can not believe how good I feel.  I mean I hurt, but it's not unbearable.  I've probably hurt worse after a Thanksgiving pig out.  Surgery was Tuesday at TWH with Okrainec - and like so many others I can't sing the praises enough of the team there.</

Good morning!

Oh lordy I am getting nervous.  Tuesday is THE DAY.  Last day at work for awhile.  Off to Costco tomorrow to renew my membership and pick up some of the highly recommended Premier shakes.

While I am there - any other good

Only on day 2 of Opti - so far so good.  Not hungry at all.  I am missing something crunchy to eat and/or something salty.  I've got my chicken broth - meh.  I'll try beef next.  A few batches of sugar free jello in the fridge as a treat.  I know the s

Last day of my old life.  Today I will wave goodbye to the old me.  I will thank her for the "body armour" of protection being overweight gave me.  For too many years I used my weight as an excuse to hide and be invisible.  I unconsciously did this on

So, I've been keeping an eye out on Kijiji and the like for a softly used elliptical.  Well today I came across one - a Nordic Track that has barely been used (allegedly) and for a 10th of it's original price.  People are moving and don't want it in th

Not What You Want To Hear - the Bariatric No's

I came across this on FB this morning.  I thought it was a really good read regardless of

It's real now.  Met the surgeon on the 26th of June and given the date of August 4th at TWH for surgery!  Excited, nervous, a bit scared.  All those things that I think are pretty normal.

I'd like to know if anyone has suggestions on what to br

Hey gang,

When does TWH typically have their support group night?  

Thanks - Lisa

Good morning :)

I have an appointment to meet the surgeon at 9am, and I've got at least a 2 hour drive to Toronto from home.  I do not want to miss or be late for this appointment - so I am thinking going down to TO the night before is the way

I recently attended a local support group.  I am still not sure what to think. 

I am pre-op, and thought it would be helpful to meet with those who are either at the same stage, or have post-op – and learn from them.

I left there

Good morning,

I'm going through TWH, and scheduled to meet my surgeon on June 26th (excited!).  I'm assuming surgery would be 4+ weeks afterward.  Woot. 

I have not had a sip of anything with booze in it since New Years, yet I have a hu

Good morning,

Well yesterday we finally got a taste of summer in SW Ontario.  I don't know about you, but I am THRILLED to just walk out the door in short sleeves and sandals again after a long, cold winter.  Thing is, do I bother packing up al

I think it's safe for me to start to believe this is really going to happen.  I get to meet Dr. Teodor Grantcharov June 26th.  Googled him (naturally) and he's out of St. Michael's.  Exciting stuff.  Fingers crossed the actual surgery isn't too long af

Any suggestions on fruit flavour protein powders you've enjoyed?  I'm not a big chocolate/vanilla fan - so looking for alternatives you've perhaps tried and liked?  

Thanks :)

Good morning - Happy Friday!

I am a good 2 hours north of Toronto, so I understand staying at a hotel after surgery will likely be required after the initial hospital stay.  Here's the dilemma.  I don't really have family that can come stay wit

I've been working on this process since August, and I think I'm just starting to let myself believe it is going to happen.  I've been going through all the appointments (and still am), reading & informing myself - but haven't really let myself get too

Good morning!  

I have yet to get a surgery date, but I am trying to plan ahead on a few things.  I'm a few hours north of Toronto, so I'll be looking into a hotel for a few nights immediately afterward, but wondering about after that.  I live