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Surgery Date! - I went to see Dr. Jules today in Guelph and had a wonderful appointment.  All of you ladies are right about his looks...tehe. He spent about 50 minutes with my husband and I and...

Wonderful news Sandy...glad you are healing up well :)

Hi Sandy, Just wanted to wish you the best during your surgery...

Sugar Alcohols? - Can anyone tell me their experience with sugar alcohols.  If you tolerate them well before surgery will you after? Can anyone also tell me about the SF syrups at Starbucks?  Are...

So excited! - I just received a phone call from my clinic and I have an appointment with the surgeon September 9, 2013.  His name is Jules Fonte (?)....does anyone know how to spell the name....

Post-op Class - I went to the Post-op Class today and it was great.  I was really quite afraid of everything I was going to have to do post-op but the clinic broke things down so well it has al...

All I want to do is Eat! - Hi I am pre-op through Guelph. Well, I am going through a lot of stressful family situations right now and I find that all I want to do is eat. Especially ice cream in the heat....

Looking fabulous!!!!!

Post-op Class - Well, Guelph left me a message Friday to confirm my post-op nutrition class.  It is August 1 at 12:30pm.  Is anyone else going to that class in Guelph? Also, does anyone know th...

Wow! - I found out the blood thinner I have to take after surgery is covered by my husbands drug plan!!!!!

Thinking of Mytimetofly. - Mytmetofly was supposed to get her surgery today and had it cancelled at the last minute...she was literally gowned up....  So hear is my wishing her the best as the mess gets s...

Looking in the mirror - Tonight I took my daughter shopping for some shorts.  It was really difficult...she is really tiny and so we went to Old Navy.  Not only did I notice that everyone in the store ...

Happily on my way! - Well, I called the clinic today to follow-up my doctors call with the social worker.  I am happy to say that the surgery is a go! Next, I will be going to the post-op diet class...

You look great!

Beautiful pics...you are doing amazing!

Thank you for the support! - Well, i saw my family doctor today and she is very confident I can handle any issues that come up with medications and the anti-depressants.  She said her and my Psychiatrist ar...

re: Medical program vs. Bariatric surgery -   Well the SW just called me back and the pharmacist told her that nothing about the medication seems to be a problem...even the anti-seizure drug.  This is really confusing...

Medical program vs. bariatric surgery? - I had an unexpected appointment with the SW today (after her meeting with the surgeons).  I was told that I can have the surgery but they are concerned about medication absorpti...

Feeling a bit nervous today - Well today I go back to the social worker for an unexpected visit. She met with the surgeons last week in rounds and now they want her to talk to me about some things that came ...

Carbs, protein and calories? - I have been put through the Nut but haven't had the post-op nutrition class yet.  Many seem to count the carbs, protein and calories they are taking in even before surgery.  I a...

RE: What's with the phone call from the clinic - Well, this morning I got up and confirmed the appointment with the clinic for next Wednesday.  I then had the opportunity to speak with the social worker and she said the surger...

What's with the phone call from the clinic?????? - Well, here I am.  Seen the Nut, SW, RN and internist and they all said they didn't see any reason that I couldn't have the surgery.  Then they took my chart to the rounds meetin...

Patiently waiting - Today I called the clinic to find out what happens next in my process towards surgery.  I have been to see everyone but the surgeon. I was told that now that everything else is ...

Thanks Stratford Coffee Group - I would like to thank the ladies I met with at my first Coffee Club in Stratford.  I found it very welcoming and I enjoyed the company.  Thank you for answering my many question...

May 7, 2013 - Well, i went to the internist today to see Dr. Agarwal.  He was very nice and took his time with me during the appointment.  I am a bit iron deficient pre-surgery so I have to t...