C. McMillan

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Surgery today at Ottawa Hospital - Is anyone aware of who might be having surgery today at the Ottawa Hospital? Apparently there was an emergency and the first case of the day (my sister-in-law) was delayed u...

New look -  I've lost so much hair that I thought it was time to get it cut and decided to change the look.  I've never had it this short in over 30 yrs.

At Long last !!!! - At long last after a 3 week stall - it happened - not only did I loose but I have hit the 100lbs lost stage. I have my 6 month checkup tomorrow. When I stepped on the scale...

Monthly visitor -  Has anyone else experienced changes with their montly visitor since having surgery? Although I had a normal one starting the day after surgery everyone since then have only laste...

Freaking out - I am really freaking out - I was chewing gums and I accidentally swollowed it. SShould I be worried?

Protein bars -  I am  almost 4 months out from my surgery and want to buy some protein bars for emergency use.  What ones are good? What should I be looking for? P.S. I don't llike nuts.

Changes -  I turned 50 last Thursday so I decided changes were needed. I had my hair coloured, add highlites and had 6 inches cut off it. 

If you need anything even if it is just to talk give me a call. I pm'd...

Average Weight Loss - For patients weighing 200 to 250 lbs. 10 lbs. in first 10 days 15 to 25 lbs. in 6 weeks 25 to 35 lbs. in 3 months 35 to 45 lbs. in 6 months 60 lbs. or more in 1 year 70 lbs. ...

Ottawa 1st appointments - Can anyone that is having their first appointmnet after orientation let me know when you had your orientation? My sister-in-law had her orientation in August in Ottawa and is wo...

Spectrum chewables in Ottawa -  I have two unopened bottles of Spectrum Chewables and one half bottle.  If anyone is interested in buying them pm me.   I live in Ottawa.

Multibionta Vitamins - Does anyone use these?  What size are they? Are they too big for 2 months post-op?

Truth or fiction - I am in a stall and I know that I am not been eating enough protein this week.  I went out and bought some premier shakes to help up my protein today.    Is it true if you are n...

post-op question -  I had my surgery on Dec 2nd and find that sometimes I throw up it happens sometimes daily - not just after dense proteins but sometimes after a SF pudding.  I noticed that most of...

Stall -  I think I finally broke my stall.  I was bouncing between 302 and 302.5.   This morning I weighed myself and I was 298.5.    I hope I continue to go downwards.  It was a wonderful...

Stall? -  Since being admitted into hospital for a concussion and dehydration a week ago saturday and gaining about 5 lbs due to IV fluids I haven't lost any weight.  I have been bouncing b...

stricture -  Can a stricture only be found with a scope?  Would a CAT scan also find it? What are the symptoms of a stricture?

Yuck -  I threw up for the first time post-op.  My daughter made me a omlette for breakfast this morning.  It had cheese and a few mushrooms.   I'm not sure what happened but I was almost...

1 week post-op appointment -  Went to my 1 week post-op appointment actually 13 days post-op.  I've lost 46lbs since July.  Aspen and the new APN both were pleased with my process.  I am allowed to move on to ...

Ottawa Centre - Does anyone have appointment(s) on Thursday.  I have an appointment with Aspen tomorrow afternoon.  Will anyone else be there?

Protein -  I went out for the first time since surgery to pick up some Premier Shakes. On the way out of the blue my husband thinking he was so caring said "I guess what important right no...

Goal Weight -   Starting weight - 80% ( Starting weight - Normal BMI Weight ) = Goal Weight    344 - 80% ( 344 - 154 ) = 192

Today's the day - After speaking with the APN earlier this week she said I could move on to the Pureed Diet today if I was doing okay. So for breakfast I am having the smallest amount of watery c...