Karen M. uploaded a new photo 5 years, 7 months ago

Karen M. uploaded a new photo 5 years, 7 months ago

Karen M. posted a discussion topic 5 years, 7 months ago

Hi :)

I see that this forum isn't very regularly posted on (hopefully because not many of us have cancer to deal with!)

I'm looking for anyone at all who may have been diagnosed with stage 4 cancer, incurable but undergoing treatment. I


Karen M. posted a discussion topic 5 years, 7 months ago

Hi!

It's great to see the board still active :)

Umm... missing some of my old friends. Tracy and birdie - are you still here? I certainly hope so. xoxo


Karen M. uploaded a new photo 7 years, 2 months ago

Karen M. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 2 months ago

I know we don't seem to have an "angel list" anymore, but this lady is the sweetest, loveliest person and I somehow feel responsible for her well-being. lol

She is having surgery tomorrow, after a long wait/process and I couldn't be happier for


Karen M. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 2 months ago

I don't post this to scare anyone. I simply want to share what's happened to me, and my 10 year old RNY. If you have an "old" RNY - 2010 or prior - take note.

Here's what can happen.

When they do surgery, they cut into the small bowel m


Karen M. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 2 months ago

Happy Friday Junior!

It's been a busy week with going back to work (and having to get up and out lol)! Also, I'm ready for spring (despite the fact we've only really had "winter" for about a week and a half LOL). Working today, a couple of erra


Karen M. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 2 months ago

I'm not sure if any of you read Dr. Arya Sharma's Obesity Notes, but he often has interesting articles and studies regarding obesity - bonus, he's Canadian.

His most recent post discusses a study conducted in Ontario with respect to the creatio


Karen M. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 2 months ago

Morning all :)

It's a snowy one out there! I'm heading back to work today, thankfully - but totally not looking forward to the drive in!

9.5 years post-op

-- coffee with cream x 4 over the day --

B - GNC


Karen M. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 3 months ago

Just a quick reminder that we're getting together for coffee and a chat on Thursday, December 3, 2015.

We meet at the Tim's on Lakeshore in Clarkson - 1785 Lakeshore Road West (at Clarkson Road North) at 6:30 PM.

Absolutely everyone is


Karen M. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 3 months ago

We're getting together for coffee on Thursday, December 3, 2015. Absolutely everyone is welcome - pre-op, post-op, new, old, support people, spouses, whomever you are - you're welcome.

When: Thursday, December 3, 2015 - can you believe it's Dec


Karen M. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 5 months ago

Just a quick reminder that we are meeting for coffee and a chat tonight in Mississauga - hope to see you there!

When: Thursday, October 15, 2015

Time: 6:30 PM

Where: Tim's on Lakeshore in Clarkson (1785 Lakeshore Road West)


Karen M. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 5 months ago

Good morning!

Back to the grind today after a fabulous 4 day weekend. We hosted a wonderful family dinner on Sunday but oh my gawd, the leftovers - despite sending many home with my parents and Andrew's sister, I think I'll be eating turkey 'ti


Karen M. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 5 months ago

Let's get together for coffee and a chat next week!

Absolutely everyone is welcome to join us for coffee night - pre-op, just thinking about it, newbie post-op, post-op, on Optifast, and old-timers alike!

When: Thursday, October 15, 201


Karen M. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 5 months ago

Morning all :)

Busy day ahead! Up way too late last night reviewing decisions from Toronto City Council. Sounds exciting you say? Downright F'ing riveting.


Karen M. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 5 months ago

Mike.... Mike.... Guess what day it is?!

Off to work for another fun-filled day, have a couple of erra


Karen M. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 5 months ago

Morning all, and can I just say, thank-F'ing-gawd it's Friday!

Day 12 of 12 straight at work and OMG, I'm nearly giddy with the prospect of a couple of days off. lol Working today,have to run a couple of errands that I didn't get to yesterday,


Karen M. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 5 months ago

Good morning and Happy Friday Junior!

I've been MIA for a couple of days - work is nuts, studying, other assorted time-takers, and I feel out of touch with you guys :/

Off to work for the day, have to hit the coffee store at lunch to re


Karen M. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 6 months ago

Thank you to the Oxford Dictionary for inducting the word "hangry" into their works. Hangry = angry because you're hungry.

This is a real thing people!


Karen M. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 6 months ago

Just a quick reminder that we're having coffee tomorrow night! Absolutely everyone is welcome, whether you're pre-op, post-op, just thinking about it, a year or 2 out, or an old-timer. Come out and ask some questions, get some answers, relate, and comm


Karen M. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 7 months ago

Morning all :)

Looks like a rainy one out there today - hopefully it'll kill a little of the humidity! Since surgery I don't generally feel the heat (and definitely feel the cold!) but the humidity still gets to me some days and it's hell on my


Karen M. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 7 months ago

Contrary to what I just told Destiny (sorry! LOL) I'll be having a coffee night on Tuesday, August 25th.

Absolutely everyone is welcome to join us for an informal support meeting of the minds. We have a wonderful group of folks at all stages. W


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