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I'm surprised they didn't start you on them pre-surgery. I have been on them now since my appointment with the dietician and will be on them for life.
Referral: Feb 14/17; Processed: Apr 28/17; Hamilton Orientation: July 24/17; Pre-Nutrition: Oct 27/17; Re-Do Hamilton Orientation: Apr 29/19; Pre-Nutrition: May 17/19; Nurse: May 29/19; Blood work: Aug 2/19; EKG: Aug 1/19; Allergist: Aug 15/19; Abdominal Ultrasound: Sep 4/19; Dietician: Sept 9/19; Internist Dr. Taboni: Oct 10/19; Social Work: Nov 06/19; Endoscopy Consult: Nov 08/19; Gastroscopy: Nov 21/19; Meet Dr. Gmora: Dec 4/19 Pre-Op and Surgery Class: Jan 09/20 Surgery: Jan 13/20 OMG they moved it up to Jan 06/20
I look at it as "things happen for a reason."
But ... having said that and having completed most of my appointments, I am finally getting anxious. I take it as a sign that I am mentally ready for this journey.
Good luck!
Referral: Feb 14/17; Processed: Apr 28/17; Hamilton Orientation: July 24/17; Pre-Nutrition: Oct 27/17; Re-Do Hamilton Orientation: Apr 29/19; Pre-Nutrition: May 17/19; Nurse: May 29/19; Blood work: Aug 2/19; EKG: Aug 1/19; Allergist: Aug 15/19; Abdominal Ultrasound: Sep 4/19; Dietician: Sept 9/19; Internist Dr. Taboni: Oct 10/19; Social Work: Nov 06/19; Endoscopy Consult: Nov 08/19; Gastroscopy: Nov 21/19; Meet Dr. Gmora: Dec 4/19 Pre-Op and Surgery Class: Jan 09/20 Surgery: Jan 13/20 OMG they moved it up to Jan 06/20
Good afternoon :)
Just getting here as we ran a ton of errands today. The little nugget was sick and then I got sick and then she got sick again and then DH got sick... So our eating has been pretty miserable around here.
Tomorrow I get to go to a gestational diabetes class since I can't take the glucose sensitivity test (thankfully I don't have GD and didn't have it last time). I will be followed by an internist and the nurses at the clinic to make sure my blood sugars stay within normal ranges :)
Post-op four years and seven months.
Good morning! It was a great weekend. Our last camping trip for the year....well for me anyway. My Trucker is going tenting in a couple weeks with his buddy. No thanks.
I've got a hair appt tonight and I'm just not in the mood but I gotta go or else its forever before I would get in again.
Just want to curl up on the couch.
B - 1/2 bagel with an egg and cheese
L - cabbage roll soup
S - kielbasa and cheddar
D - not sure maybe more soup.
Stay warm!!
Happy Monday all!
What a nice fall weekend... I got to be outside most of it but did end up going to the gym in the afternoon yesterday only because I wanted to use the hydro massage chair. Unfortunately I didn't get to any of my food prep for the week so I'll have to do that tonight.
B - leftover chicken (since I did no food prep or shopping)
S - small apple, SF pudding as dip
L - more leftover chicken, salad
S - melba toast with PB
D - 1/2 protein shake, eggs
S - shrimp & dip

Welcome back! I don't blame you at all for enjoying summer and lots of camping but we did miss you.
I work for the federal government...in fact, I'm a Director. I had surgery about 7 years ago. There is no requirement for you to disclose what type of surgery you're getting. You just need to bring in a doctor's note stating how long you will be off due to surgery.
You also do not need to notify Sun Life. It's not an insurance matter.
In my case, I was very open about the surgery to my boss and co-workers. My workplace was very supportive. In fact, it was helpful, especially when I had to go on the shakes for a few weeks before surgery. I took three weeks off of work which is what was recommended by my surgeon at the time. And I took full advantage of that to be in a great space when I returned to the office.
Good luck!
DD
Hello!!! I know, Stranger Danger!! Remember me? LOL, I will try and post a little more regularly. Summer was a distraction.
I didn't sleep well last night and with the rain and thunderstorms this morning I could not force myself out of bed to the gym. I am however forcing my co-worker out for a lunch time walk even though it's cold as balls out there.
B - bacon/tomato on skinny bread
S - key lime oikos
L - chili
S - ??
D - chicken sauteed with peppers and onions, shredded cheese dollop of sour cream
Take care all.
Good morning :)
It should be a fairly normal day at work but whenever I say that, something crazy happens. Tonight I don't have a training session at the gym but may go just to get an extra workout in since it's looking rainy and I won't be able to get out for my walk.
B - Skyr Protein yogurt
S - boiled egg
L - turkey, cauliflower
S - small apple using SF pudding as a dip
D - chili, melba toast
S - 1/2 protein shake









