June 30.2013

Jun 29, 2013

June 30.2013 - Since June 20th, I have had hunger pains, lost of my watery BMs, migraines and I'm breaking out in pimples. I've also checked out the Australian website and youtube channel for Optifast and the American site. It's tough to find all the details on the Canadian process for Optifast, so I'm gonna do my best to put all the details here. 

First, I found doctor through the Optifast websites. Here is the link for Dr. Peter Goldfarb:  http://www.optifast.ca/  and a quote; " Dr. Peter Goldfarb has been practicing medicine for more than 30-years and has been a weight loss coach in Toronto, Canada since 1990."

June 26.2013 - 1st weigh in. Dr. Goldfarb again answered all questions and was apologetic that he was leaving on vacation for a month (he told me this last week) as he liked to be present for his new patients starting Optifast. He was so caring and encouraged me to come in and see his nurses while he is away. 

Weight 249.2 lbs.

June 19.2013 - 1st appointment with Dr. Goldfarb. A very nice man and the receptionist and nurse were also very pleasant. He answered all my questions and I went home with a week's worth of Optifast 900 (chocolate).  I asked about the weekly classes with a dietician and fitness expert etc. from another member here on obesityhelp.com. He explained that he no longer does that full program for a number of reasons: the cost for patients is very expensive and not covered by OHIP, he also runs his family practice, he prefers to meet one on one with his patients during their weight loss phase.

We also discussed that I am TERRIFIED of any type of surgery. I always have been and think all individuals getting any of the WLS are so brave. I have had two emergency surgeries in my life and I was relatively healthy and recovering from any surgery is challenging. So I'm paranoid about a planned surgery and have so many health concerns right now I'm going to try to lose my weight with Optifast alone. I have 130 lbs to go.

Weight 256.4 lbs.

May 2013 - got the courage to call Dr. Peter Goldfarb's office to make an appointment.

April 2013 - lots of personal stuff going on. Not fun times. Researched what to do about my morbid obesity.

March 11.2013 - stopped smoking, after 15+ years of heavy smoking. Yay me! Now addressing my weight.

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