leeann73
leeann73 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 4 months ago
Just some ramblings really.
In my job, there are a ton of goodies brought in every day and a ton of marketing lunches and breakfasts this time of year. So hard. Today, at The Keg, I orde
leeann73 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 4 months ago
Hello everyone
Well, I have been swimming a few days a week and my sons come with me. It is a lot of fun to go with them. I am up past midnight - wh
leeann73 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 5 months ago
Am I the only one having a hard time with this? I have stopped all alcohol, pop, caffine, have started taking vit D ... I am writing down my meals but I am still eating a lot. I am hungry. I still have sugar and carbs. I still have pasta. I still
leeann73 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 6 months ago
I am learning a lot about myself through this process. My 8 year old decided last week that he was going to be a vegetarian. I am hoping it is a phase and he will not stay a vegetarian as I don't know anything about it - B
leeann73 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 6 months ago
I am at a work conference. Two big victories for me. First, I didn't cave to the pressure to have drinks with dinner - I often will do things just to fit in, and I do love red wine, but again, like last night, I just order
leeann73 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 6 months ago
Hello everyone:
I have a panic disorder and I am really worried about the surgery day - has anyone ever had a panic attack in the operating room waiti
leeann73 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 6 months ago
I saw the social worker this week. Every other appointment, I have been on a high after. Since this appointment, I have been in a funk. I did all the homework. I have been to more counselling in the past then I would lik
leeann73 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 7 months ago
I had my nutrition class and doctors appointment yesterday. I have my social worker visit on next week on September 27th - then, I don't have any appointments until November 14th - dietician, and December 20th - follow up d
leeann73 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 7 months ago
I am so happy. I went this morning for my nurse's appointment and Janet w amazing. She made me feel so understood. I got lucky with all my next Apts. It helped that all my tests a homework were done. I have my nutrition class Sept 20, dr shaban apt Sep
leeann73 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 7 months ago
Hello everyone: My nurse's appointment is on Thursday in Windsor. I will bring my completed homework. What should I expect during this appointment? Has anyone gone through Windsor? I have heard that you do leave with yo
leeann73 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 7 months ago
Hello everyone:
I know that my inability to stop eating on my own is what has gotten me here (some of that anyway) ... but I have started writing down what I am eating, when, how much and
leeann73 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 8 months ago
Hello everyone. I have had 5 bins of "skinny clothes" in my storage closet for 7 years. Well, I have had the urge to clean and get rid of clutter and anything weighing me down. I actually rented a dumpster bin to be delivered Monday. My surgery is so f
leeann73 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 8 months ago
I caught a glimpse of myself unexpectedly and was just horrified at myself; everything is bloated - my nose even ... and, my 8 year old son overheard me on the phone telling my mom about the program and surgery and now he is
leeann73 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 8 months ago
Hello everyone
I am sitting at the lab waiting for all th initial blood tests and ekg. I have my abdomina u sound book for Friday morning. Lots of tests eh? I am having a pity party that I am so large and will be this large for a long time stil
leeann73 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 9 months ago
I am th orientation on Monday and my nurse apt is September 15. Super excited.
leeann73 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 9 months ago
Super excited and nervous. Hubby is with me.
leeann73 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 9 months ago
Hello everyone
I have my orientation next Monday. I don't know what my problem is but I am going through almost every drive thru that I can ... eating horribly .... maybe I am nervous ...
leeann73 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 9 months ago
Hello everyone. I am so excited! I received my orientation letter and the session is July 25th. Any idea when the appointments are booked after the orientation has been attended?
leeann73 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 10 months ago
Hello everyone
Does anyone have any tips for me? How can I make the process run smoothly. I am a control freak and this is so out of my control. I called and left a message that I would like to be on any cancellation list as my schedule is very
leeann73 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 10 months ago
my GP did my referral last week to Windsor. I feel such limbo now. I am a yo-yo dieter. do I try to lose weight on my own while I wait? what if I lost enough weight to bring my BMI down to where they won't do the surgery .... so confused - I don't
leeann73 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 10 months ago
Hello
I am meeting with my family doctor today to ask for a referral. I am afraid he will say no. I have been thinking about this for a very long time and keep putting it off thinking one day I could do this on my own - how many thousands of