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2 things - How to find old posts/responses?..and.. - Hi - I've asked so many questions on here...and some of them I'd like to take another look at the responses as I am now at a different point in this journey and am "collecting" ...

WLS support groups in Simcoe County? - Hi - anyone out there aware of the next WLS support group in the Barrie area?  Monica?  Anyone? Thanks, Kerry

Almost there! - Well, like most people on here, I have battled with my weight for many years.  Now, I've never been "thin", but, until about age 20ish, I was always quite athletic - a little "b...

Final Surgeon's appointment - Hi all: Well, one more week until Optifast!!!!  Tomorrow I go to see my surgeon for the last time before the big day Jan 8th! What questions should I be asking?  Any sug...

VSGrs - drains? - Hi VSG peeps....did anyone on here have a drain after surgery?  Is this standard practice?  Does it happen often?  I forgot about this little detail until recently....ew....what...

Sad...grieving? - Hi!  So, as OPTI date is approaching (Dec 19), followed by surgery (Jan 8), I find myself feeling a sense of "sadness"?  Don't get me wrong, it's not an all out sob fest or anyt...

St Joe's T.O. and also Vitamins? - Hello! I know I need to look back through my papers, but I am going shopping and wanted to get a head start on a few things for post-op: For those having VSG - what are ...

worried about "sugar free".... - Hi there - anyone else out there react to sugar replacements at all?  I KNOW that aspartame and I are not friends - and I worry that increasing other replacements post op (ie sp...

Quality of Life - Hi guys:  I have a general comment/question I would love some feedback about.  I've been reading the forums on here since about May/12 and, it seems pretty obvious that, in gene...

unflavoured protein powder - where? - Good evening! So, I know to go to GNC to get some "samples" of protein shakes.  Is this also where to go to buy unflavoured protein powder or is there somewhere else?  Also,...

No testing at all?? - Though I'm happy about it, it "kind of" is weird to me that I have not been requested to have ANY testing at all pre-op.  Yes, I had some blood work done - but that is all.  I d...

Weird concern - Okay, please no one pummel me for even bringing this up, but I have to since it has crossed my mind quite a few times.... I have a "general" size that I am hoping to get to ...

Ontario VSGr's - Hi everyone - to "piggy back" from Karen M's "Surgery Angel Lists" thread, I wanted to get a list of Ontario peeps who have had or will be having VSG.  Thanks! Kerry

VETS 2 yrs out at least - Hello:  After re-reading long term "success" rates, percentages of weight loss maintained, again, for probably the 100th time...I do have some questions for those of you that ar...

Sugar replacements? - Hello! I've been thinking about all of the recipes, etc., that I've found in my "bariatric" books.  All of the recipes call for granulated splenda, sugar substitutes, etc.....and ...

OVERWHELMED!!! - Okay, so I've never been a great cook.  I do cakes, cupcakes, desserts...those are what I am comfortable doing in the kitchen.  I've been looking at Eggface, Bariatric Foodie, and ...

Percentage of excess weight - Hi! I have read through alot of sources on the stats, research, long term stats for weight loss after WLS.   Does the stat on "excess weight lost" percentage (ie after WLS, averag...

Planning Ahead.... - So, my date for VSG is Jan 8/13.  I have been working on some goals - some are going well, some are not so much.  Because I am a single mom and our life/household is so chaotic muc...

COOKBOOK - I know this is a repeat topic - but I can't seem to find my old posts, etc... What are the names/authors of recipe books for post WLS?  I know there is "eggface" - but does that p...

quick list - Hi all! Well, my surgery date is Jan 8th - which was a little longer than I expected, but, then again, it's probably for the best. Anyway...in light of my newest level of anxiety...

Well.....I have a date - Okay, I have a surgery date for VSG - January 8th 2013.  I feel sick now.  I know it's normal and I've read alot of others getting close to surgery, express feelings of fear, anxie...

About how long?... - Hi all - I haven't been on here for awhile, but wanted to check in with whomever might know....I have completed all of my appointments, blood work/PATT is finished.  So, the Social...

follow up with Nut/Soc Worker?? - Hi all - my appointments have been going along fine (I go to the Finch Site of Humber - surgery will be at St Joe's with Dr Sullivan)....just wondered about others' experiences wit...

BRIEF recap please - Hello all: As I get closer to locking into surgery/surgery date (I have seen the surgeon,SW,Dietician,Nurse)...I find myself getting a bit more confused, at times.  I had guessed,...

Great Blog! As I read more and more from people, it's confirming...