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Hey Sondra, are you attending the national conference in California?? If not, you should plan on going to the next one. They must have training programs or advice on what to do.
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Trish you can choose to look at this as a glass half full or half empty kind of thing. A long waiting time means more time to develop healthy relationships to food and activity. Those are what it takes to succeed - bariatric surgery is not a panacea. Its going to be 2 years for me from then time I was accepted into the Edmonton program to when I have the surgery. I used that time to lose weight and develop the discipline to eat right, record my meals and become more physically active.
Sitting for long periods of time is bad for anyone - obese or not. Our bodies were designed to move. If you don't like going out start by increase your activity in your home. Small things like several laundry trips to the washer/dryer not one big one. If you ride the bus, get off one or two stops early. Going for walks by yourself. Stretching and isometrics, etc. Or buy some small weight, squeeze a tennis ball or get one of those stretchy bands.
I'd try to take advantage of that free program - call the dietician back. Talk to the dietician about your hunger. If your not open to speaking with the dietician before scheduled appointments in the MB program, call your G.P. and ask to be referred to one outside of the program. There is lots of nutritional advice here in OH.com and on MyFitnessPal. I've also listed resources for bariatric surgery in the thread on same that I started here in the forum. My dietician encourage me to fill up on fibre and drink plenty of water to avoid the hunger feelings.
Lastly swimming works for me - its easier on your joints and is a full body workout. The YMCA offers programming options for those that can't afford to pay the full registration fee. Same with the City of Winnipeg. There are also free programs around - you have to search them out though. I know there is a free Tai Chi program starting at the West Broadway Community Ministry on Oct 9th from 11 AM - noon.
And about which surgery to have - that's up to you depending upon your surgeon's recommendations for your body type, the risks involved and your goals. Besides asking in the forum for opinions, do the research here and on the internet. Google the different types of surgeries - there are lots of medical articles out there on bariatric surgery in general and the specifics. The book I mentioned in my thread is a good book to get too.
Trish, I know how you are feeling. I waited a little over 3 years from referral to orientaion and some days it felt like it would never happen. I tried to focus on the changes I could make that would guarantee my acceptance into the program. I made sure I drank my water, journaled my food and exercised as best as I could. I tried meditation to help deal with the stress in my life and looked for new hobbies to keep my mind and fingers busy. By the time I went for my orientation I was down 44 lbs and so much healthier than when I got my acceptance.
I went to a couple of meet and greets and listened to what every one was saying about pre and post op and increased my knowledge about the program and the surgeries. The ladies on here were very supportive, especially when I would watch people who were referred after me have their surgery.
You can bring your larger size clothes, there are people there who are just starting the journey. But please come, I would love to meet you. I am hoping to come as long as hubby doesn't get called into work.
Karen
on 9/11/13 3:43 pm
I haven't had surgery yet, I'm wearing a 4x-5x all depending on how things fit. I'll bring some of my stuff, some is too small for me, some is too big. Things I haven't worn in a long time. I don't want to hold onto all these clothes since I'm not wearing them.
I have a question about the Meet and Greet. I am only 4 months post op and I need of some clothes but do I bring my 4x and size 26/28 clothes. Would anyone who attends this meeting want clothes this size. I am not being critical as I wore them not long ago,but don't know the answer to this
Thank you for keeping us up to date on your recovery. I was wondering tonight how you were doing. I hope you get a pass for the weekend to. Will say a prayer that you have a speedy recovery.
Lorna
Dr Ponce de Leon Mexico VSG 4 Jun 12. I lost 57 lbs on my own before having a VSG. This is by far the best thing I have ever done for myself.
I am feeling better as time goes by. Its been a bit rougher than my other recoveries. They are talking about supplementing me nutritionally with TPN, but i think we still have some time. I am eating a bit of cream soup 3 or 4 times a day. They removed my drain today so i feel a bit liberated. My sister is making me some cream of potato soup for the next few days. No talk of discharge but i am hoping if i am still here on the weekend i can have a pass. I have great roomate and we are at the far end of he hall so its quiet and restful as it can be. Hope to see you all at the meet and greet. Take care...kj
Current Weight 118 lbs
FALL MEET AND GREET AND CLOTHING SWAP AT SIR WILLIAM STEPHANSON LIBRARY. SATURDAY SEPTEMBER 21st.
TIME 1 - 5 PM. DROP IN FOR COFFEE AND CHAT A BIT. ADDRESS IS 765 KEEWATIN ST. IN WINNIPEG. LOTS OF PARKING AND IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO TRADE RECIPES THERE IS A PHOTOCOPIER AT THE LIBRARY AND IT IS .20 PER COPY AND THERE IS A SCAN TO EMAIL FUNCTION WHICH IS FREE. IT ALSO HAS FREE WI-FI. FEEL FREE TO BRING A SNACK, COFFEE WILL BE PROVIDED. SOME PEOPLE BRING HEALTHY SNACKS OR PROTEIN DRINKS TO GIVE SAMPLES. HOPE TO SEE YOU THERE. BARB. WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE. ALSO THE CHAIRS DO NOT HAVE ARMS AND ARE FINE FOR LARGER PEOPLE.
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