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I agree with what the others have said. Some things you can do to help the process could include getting a sleep study, making sure any medical conditions are under control or observation (blood sugars, mental health issues, etc.), and to start making changes like cutting out pop, stop smoking, cutting down/out alcohol, reducing coffee, etc. -- whatever is on your program's radar.
My team is in Humber river hospital. I know one year seems like a long time but once you start appointments with Bariatric team it will go fast.
Hi Annika, thanks so much for responding. My orientation was at Toronto Western Hospital. Your information is great and I appreciate it!! What hospital did you have yours at?
I too would go through Toronto. You can always call and call and call and see if there were any cancellations of appointments. In the interim, start implementing the changes and try to loose weight on your own. Like others have said, the healthier you are the better! Good luck and don't let the wait times deter you. Immobility is no fun. You've got this!
RNY Oct. 27/17. HW 289; SW 285; GW 144; LW: 161 CW: 196 FML: Fighting regain :(
Pack of 18 down $8 to 28.99 from 36.99. I stocked up!
RNY Oct. 27/17. HW 289; SW 285; GW 144; LW: 161 CW: 196 FML: Fighting regain :(
I had my orientation in March and surgery in December that year. The healthier you are the sooner your surgery will be scheduled as every health issue have to be addressed before. It will pay off if you wait. After the surgery you get much better care (covered by OHIP )then people in the US. Whatever problems you don't even think twice just go see your doc. Which hospital if you don't mind saying?
I had lapband surgery done in 2008. I had the band for 4 years and only lost about 60 pounds. Started at 294. The band eroded and I had it out in 2012. I've been trying since then to lose weight (as I've gained all my weight back plus some!). I have finally made the decision to have surgery again. I was referred into the Toronto program and had my first orientation session 2 weeks ago. The only disappointing thing is the wait time. 1.5 to 2 years to get the surgery. I'm starting to investigate going private and having the mini gastric bypass at smartshape. I'm 48 now and bordering on being immobile with terrible knee pain. What has the experience been with other members in terms of wait times. Is it really that long or do they just say that to make sure you're committed? Wishful thinking on my part? ? not sure if I should wait or just do the mini on my own and start moving forward. Would love to hear any thoughts, advice, insight, experiences etc...
Where did Friday go? I'm super late posting today.
Off to the gym after work and then home to do absolutely NOTHING. It seemed like a crazy week and I could feel myself stressing out which is very uncommon so I better relax a bit this weekend. If little nugget doesn't spit the food back then it must have been good Meg..... kids are usually picky.
QOTD: I enjoy cooking and baking. The only thing I really don't do often is pastry but my grandma was an awesome pie maker and she did teach me as a kid so maybe it's time to pass that lesson on to my kids. I'm definitely an experimental cook, very seldom use a recipe, and just use ingredients I enjoy eating and are healthiest.
B - greek yogurt
S - boiled egg
L - ribs, salad
S - shrimp & sauce
D - protein shake after my workout
S - cheezits, turkey pepperette
Good morning :)
Behind schedule today because I decided to try making pancakes for the little nugget. I'm not a cook. I can bake, but I don't enjoy things that require the stovetop. Anyways, she liked them but I thought they were a bit gritty. I will probably freeze some for her. They have whole wheat flour and whole milk. And no sugar. So I had a couple with sugar free pancake syrup.
QOTD: baking, cooking, neither, or both? I love baking. Obviously I don't bake as much as I did before surgery. Sometimes I try to take recipes and make them bariatric friendly with Splenda and SF Torani. I'm a terrible cook but thankfully DH is excellent. I can do basics like baked chicken, slow cooker chili, and scrambled eggs. But I don't enjoy it like he does. I'm hoping he teaches the little nugget to cook.
Post-op four years and five months.
Breakfast - milk
Snack - baby pancakes with SF syrup
Lunch - maybe a sandwich
Snack - cheese and ham
Dinner - ground beef leftovers - hopefully the last of them
Snack - SF pudding
All water and vits.
