Mommyx3 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 11 months ago

just wondering for those who have had plastic surgery do we need a referral from our centre or can we call any plastic surgeon and schedule a consult? I am in the Trenton/Kingston area does anyone have any good plastic surgeons in this area that they h


Mommyx3 posted a discussion topic 8 years ago

Just seeing if anyone had any issues with low blood pressure after surgery? I never had high or low blood pressure before surgery however I am having some dizzy spells when going from sitting to standing and they are getting a bit more common with blur


Mommyx3 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 1 month ago

What brands of Greek yogurt do people use and where do you buy it?  I usually use activia Greek and I like it but i would like to try other ones but I find where I am locally the main brands are activia, oikos and liberte and the activia is the best fo


Mommyx3 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 1 month ago

What do people who use my fitness pal keep their daily carb count at? I try to make sure i dont have any carbs that arent becessary but tonight i really wanted an apple and couldnt believe there is 22g of carbs lol. I am usually under 30 lg for the day


Mommyx3 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 2 months ago

So i had mu surgery on nov 16/15 and i seem to be hitting a stall.  I work out 3-4 times a week hard and burn 300 calories when i do cardio then i do weights for a bit.  I am consuming anywhere between 600-700 calories a day and i seem to be stuck for


Mommyx3 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 2 months ago

So I was prescribed pantaloc when leaving the hospital and took it faithfully everyday then my prescription was finished so I called my centre and they said it was a personal choice whether to stay on it or not so they suggested to try it for a while w


Mommyx3 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 3 months ago

Just curious if anyone has tried sushi after surgery and what their experience was with it.  My husband and I enjoy sushi but I have not tried nor do I think I am ready since I'm 2 months post op but in the future I would like to try it.  


Mommyx3 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 3 months ago

i have a random silly question but I love egg salad and I am trying to find different ways to mix up my protein choices and I am curious if anyone has any suggestions as to how I can eat egg salad without putting it in a sandwich form or eating it just


Mommyx3 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 4 months ago

So I am 25 days post op and I have only lost 11.5 pounds since surgery.  I am still eating around 550-600 calories per day and I guess I have a few questions.  

Is this caloric intake where we should be at this stage? I am keeping my carbs for


Mommyx3 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 4 months ago

What is or did everyone eat at the pureed stage? I am quite satisfied with 2 protein shakes a day plus a greek yogurt which i add protein powder too and 1 egg scrambled. Thisbgives me plenty of protein plus im full off of it...i tried tuna today with a


Mommyx3 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 4 months ago

Ok so i am trying a different angle before i call my center tomorrow but what did or do people eat in a day at 2 weeks post op? Yesterday i had for breakfast 3/4 of a packet of plain oatmeal with 1 tbsp peanut butter then a protein shake for lunch 1 eg


Mommyx3 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 4 months ago

I am just curious as to how people found the weight to come off post surgery? I am 17 days post op and everything seems to be going ok.  The pain is getting better I am moving around great and eating between 700-900 calories a day.  Well I have never h


Mommyx3 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 5 months ago

Just checking in and seeing if i should still be having alot of discomfort when sitting up or bending over at one week post op? I guess i ham having a hard time knowing if this is normal or not is bc i was told at the orientation to expect the surgery


Mommyx3 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 5 months ago

Just curious what protein powders people are liking from GNC? I have one from costco i liked prior to surgery but im having a hard time choking it down so thought i would try gnc...does anyone else get flavorless powder and add to food or soups? I am 4


Mommyx3 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 5 months ago

So im being released from hospital today just curious what did everyone eat when they got home to get their protein in? Did you still use the little cups they provide in hospital to help with fluid consumption? 


Mommyx3 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 5 months ago

just checking on what we need to bring to hospital food wise...I have my surgery on Monday at st.mikes and I am curious if we need to supply anything to start trying to "eat" when we are in hospital I know we start with clear liquids I just want to mak


Mommyx3 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 5 months ago

Ok need some advice went to purchase all my vitamins today as i am 1 week out from surgery and found all i need in chewable or crushable form except calcium citrate...the pharmacist assitant said the jamieson brand of mega cal calcium +D3 in chewable f


Mommyx3 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 7 months ago

Has anyone had their surgery at st.michaels in toronto? I am slated to have mine there just curious what peoples thoughts were of the actual hospital and staff/experiences? When younmet with surgeon how long after did you actually have the surgery? Im


Mommyx3 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 7 months ago

hi everyone just have a quick question when you met with your surgeon did you start optifast that day? I am scheduled to meet with my surgeon on October 14 and I'm really hoping to start the optifast that day but I am worries that when I meet with him


Mommyx3 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 7 months ago

i am pre op just had my pre surgica class so waiting for surgery date anytime...question to put out there is as far as vitamins go did anyone buy the bariatric ones online or find it was easy to find the ones they needed locally? I'm worried I won't fi

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