hjoanneg9000
hjoanneg9000 wrote a blog post 11 years, 7 months ago
post surg - I am now 12 days post-surgical. I had a major complication that kept me in TEGH for 10 days. I have to say, the nursing quality was really hit and miss. I highly recommend you hav...
hjoanneg9000 posted a comment 11 years, 7 months ago
I am now 12 days post-surgical. I had a major complication that...
hjoanneg9000 wrote a blog post 11 years, 7 months ago
Four days pre-surgical!! -
Aaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!
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hjoanneg9000 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 8 months ago
TEGH Oct 2nd! -
Finished all the PAC testing (for the second time, since I had a pulmonary embolism a few days before my previous surgery date).
I have lost 15 Ibs before starting the "Optif...
hjoanneg9000 wrote a blog post 11 years, 9 months ago
Next PATs scheduled -
I'll go to TEGH for PATs on September 10th,
Newest surgery date is Oct 2nd.
I'm making up schedules for all 6 phases of eating, with notes. It should help me stay on tra...
hjoanneg9000 accomplished a goal 11 years, 9 months ago
Do real-time food journalling.
hjoanneg9000 posted a comment 11 years, 10 months ago
This is SO hard!
hjoanneg9000 wrote a blog post 11 years, 10 months ago
Fail -
Food journal my butt.
Maybe on paper will be better. I'll try that.
I hear that saying "I'm worried about failing." or "I'm worried I will cheat." or "I'm not sure how I...
hjoanneg9000 posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Thought some might find this cute: I did. -
hjoanneg9000 wrote a blog post 12 years ago
Starting to food Journal - Totally scary. I know that I overeat. I overeat everyday. But putting that down on 'paper' again and facing it. Sigh, it is what I need to get started again. I have been wall...
hjoanneg9000 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
DISASTER -
I was scheduled to have surgery January 25th.
January 5th at 4 AM I woke up and couldn't breathe.
ER CAT scan showed that I have a pulmonary embolism. Lucky it is small e...
hjoanneg9000 wrote a blog post 12 years, 4 months ago
List of Dates - Heather
Jan 12, 2011 - Orientation, Jackie and others (at TWH)
March 24, 2011 - Surgical Nurse, Sandra (by Telehealth)
May 24 - Nutrition Class, Katie Warwick (at TWH)
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hjoanneg9000 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 4 months ago
Completed Pre-op testing at TEGH! - I am completely WOWed at the TEGH team! They were thorough, pleasant, competant and everything ran smoothly. But here's the kicker....they decided I needed to do a stress test ....
hjoanneg9000 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Surgery Date Picked! - Jan 25th East General
But, have to have anesthetist appt, abd U/S and cardiologist appt b4 then....and lose 15 - 30 lbs.
I react very badly to Optifast, so I will be using ...
hjoanneg9000 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 5 months ago
Surgeon's Appt tomorrow AM - I wonder how long it will be between this appt and surgery?
I hope I don't get 'cancelled' for surgery at the last minute as I have heard others experience.
It's a long journey f...
hjoanneg9000 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
Still waiting for surgeons appt..... -
My last appt was late July. They said they will meet to discuss my case late August, or early September. I have called them 3 times to no avail. I feel frustrated and angry.....
hjoanneg9000 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
Vegan alternate for Optifast -
Hi - for those of you who react badly to milk or who are vegan, I provided Katie Warwick (nutritionist TWH) with the options below (links). She took a look and gave me this feed...
hjoanneg9000 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 9 months ago
Hypoglycemia ..... wha? - So, I ended up going to ER by ambulance from work today. I am pre-op, not on optifast...just eating as "sensibly" as I can (baby steps). When suddenly, I am shaking, then tremb...
hjoanneg9000 added a goal 12 years, 10 months ago
Do real-time food journalling.
hjoanneg9000 wrote a blog post 12 years, 10 months ago
Other Appts -
Jan 12 - Orientation, Jackie and others (at TWH)
March 24 - Surgical Nurse, Sandra (by Telehealth)
May 24 - Nutrition Class, Katie Warwick (at TWH)
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About Me
North Bay,
Location
32.3
BMI
Surgery
10/02/2012
Surgery Date
Dec 03, 2010
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