Kate M. posted a discussion topic 6 years, 11 months ago

I've always had low iron before surgery. Now my 2 year bloodwork says again it's very low (ferritin 3, forget what the other was). I moved to KW and TWH called me the other day to come in tuesday for iron infusion. I said I couldn't get to the city for


Kate M. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 1 month ago

Since the fall I've been living in KW. I've noticed since the new year hit I can't find individual greek yogurt or any similar low sugar/high protein single serve yogurts any more! I've been to Zehrs, Superstore, Wal Mart, Sobeys, etc.

Was Sour


Kate M. uploaded 4 photos 8 years, 3 months ago

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Kate M. wrote a blog post 8 years, 8 months ago
16 weeks post op - I have my 3 month appointments with the nurse and nutritionist over the next couple of weeks (despite being 4 months out).  Here are some updates on my progress thus far:   Weig...

Kate M. wrote a blog post 8 years, 10 months ago
All of my pre-op dates - 1st Referral Apr 15, 2012| 1st Orientation Oct 10, 2012| Quit Smoking Nov 4, 2014 | 2nd Referral May 4, 2014| 2nd Orientation Aug 20, 2014| SW Aug 22, 2014| NP Sep 3, 2014| Psych S...

Kate M. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago

I have a friend in town i want to see and trying to decide if I should skip the meeting or meet up with my friend after. I can't find this week's topic listed anywhere on the site/app.


Kate M. wrote a blog post 8 years, 11 months ago
Post op! - My surgery was May 1st, the pre-op diet until now has been a real blur. I have been mostly updating on Youtube lately. I am one-week post op and down 10 lbs since surgery (with ano...

Kate M. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago

Day 2 in hospital, already feeling solo much better. Make some room on the bench!


Kate M. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago

1. How long were you in the hospital after your surgery? I'm assuming I will be sent home on the morning of the 3rd day but wanted to see what your experiences were. Going through TWH.

2. When could you start working out after surgery and what


Kate M. posted a discussion topic 8 years, 12 months ago

Like a dunderhead, I forgot my Opti this morning. I'm at work and can't head back home. I picked up some Atkins RTD shakes (just for today). I would normally have 2 opti shakes at work. Based on the numbers I think 2.5 or 3 Atkins RTD would be a decent


Kate M. wrote a blog post 9 years ago
2 weeks away! - One week ago I went in for my final surgeon's visit, where I got a date, signed up for some research studies, was told to start Opti immediately (my date is May 1st), and was given...

Kate M. posted a discussion topic 9 years ago

May 1st, TWH. I start Opti tomorrow, mercy me. After a million delays this is suddenly moving VERY fast and I am all about it!


Kate M. wrote a blog post 9 years ago
Scope complete - I went in yesterday for my scope. I figured I would post about it in case anyone in the future is wondering what the process is like. You can't eat or drink starting the night bef...

Kate M. posted a discussion topic 9 years ago

Going to TWH first thing in the morning for my scope to check for ulcers etc. The only thing they said when they made this appt months ago was "don't eat or drink from bedtime the night before until you get here".

Anything else I should expect/


Kate M. wrote a blog post 9 years, 1 month ago
I've lost my edge - Last summer through the fall I feel like I had my head in the game, in it to win it as they say, ready to rock it. After so many delays and coming to 3 years since my first referra...

Kate M. wrote a blog post 9 years, 2 months ago
New Surgeon Appointment - If you're playing along at home, We are coming up on 3 years from my original referral. I am now assigned my 3rd surgeon. Hopefully this one is it!  I got the metal allergy testi...

Kate M. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
Wonderful news - back on schedule - So after shelling out a fair amount of dough ($450) for the metal allergy test, it turns out I am not allergic to titanium after all (just nickel, which I already knew). This means...

Kate M. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 4 months ago
Back in limbo! - Went in to consent to surgery, turns out I may have a rare but serious metal allergy which would mean I wouldn't be able to have surgery at all...ever. So now just awaiting the tes...

Kate M. posted a comment 9 years, 5 months ago
I would like to try these patches out

Kate M. wrote a blog post 9 years, 5 months ago
Meeting the Surgeon! Dec 5! - Reposted from the Ontario board: Just got the call I am meeting with the surgeon on Dec 5th! I have been in limbo since I finished the my last of my appointments (nearly a month a...

Kate M. posted a discussion topic 9 years, 5 months ago
Meeting the Surgeon! - Just got the call I am meeting with the surgeon on Dec 5th! I have been in limbo since I finished the my last of my appointments (nearly a month ago) so I'm really excited to get a...

Kate M. wrote a blog post 9 years, 5 months ago
the wait - My last (pre-surgeon) appointment was just about 3 weeks ago, at that point I was told they would review my file as a group a few days later. I haven't heard a peep since, nor gott...

Kate M. wrote a blog post 9 years, 6 months ago
Another step closer to the bench - My nutritionist/dietician appointment went well and she said that the group will discuss my file during rounds on Thursday! Cleared up a few questions but otherwise the appointment...
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