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Good afternoon :)
Sorry I was MIA last week -- we didn't have any internet service. We were supposed to be changing service providers but the new company couldn't get us connected and had bad customer service.
Today I was out early to go to a new doctor to see if we can sort out a few things. She wants me to increase my iron supplements in the mean time. I'm going to have to do some research on the tests she has ordered.
QOTD: I have always preferred the elliptical trainer and after losing weight I went with my aunt to a couple Zumba classes.
Post-op four years and four months.
Breakfast - protein shake with strawberries
Snack - beans and rice leftovers
Lunch - sandwich
Snack - cheese stick and cherries
Dinner - chicken and asparagus
Snack - SF pudding
All water and vits.
Happy new week everyone.
The weekend turned out nicer weather wise than expected, so I was outside for most of it just doing odds and ends in the yard. My friend and I enjoyed an evening out and the rest of the weekend was spent with my kids.
QOTD: What is your favorite type of exercise now and what would you like to try that you never have? I'd say I really enjoy my walks at this point but my HIGH target is to eventually try some boxing(not against anyone,,, just a punching bag).
B - greek yogurt
S - didn't have one
L - peel & eat shrimp and sauce, low fat SF bran muffin
S - boiled egg
D - likely a protein shake since I have a meeting at the gym about that time
S - turkey pepperettes
My surgery is mid-September and I'm concentrating on preparation over the summer, including trying out new to me recipes. No shortage of titles, and some specific to the type of surgery. Are they a valuable resource? Does anyone have a recommendation for any of the WLS cookbooks?
Thanks
Such a great gift to yourself. I'm so proud of you. When I get back to my regular routine after I heal, we will have to have a Menu gang gym/exercise challenge.
CENTURY CLUB MEMBER at 6 months post-op.
Referral to Guelph Feb/13, Sleep study and all bloodwork and ultrasound May/13, orientation July/13. Nurse, NUT,SW Sept/13, 2nd NUT, nurse and SW, 3rd round and cleared for surgery Dec/13. Pre-op Apr 7/14, Surgeon May 2/14, Opti Jul 3/14, surgery Jul 17/14.
Welcome!
I would give Dr. Glazer's office a call and see if they received your file from Humber. Dr. Glazer's office will usually call you once they have your file.
It's Friday again... yippee!
I met with the fitness adviser at a local gym last night and told her my story and that I was looking to kick up the weight loss before my 1 yr surgery date so that I might be able to avoid a 2nd surgery which would be RNY. She was amazing and went over everything in detail so on Monday I will be having a 3D body scan (OMG dreading this) and I will be starting with a trainer 3x a week for at least a month since I've never had a gym membership. I can still go as much as I like plus this membership includes unlimited hydro massage ;) I'll need it!
B - greek yogurt
S - boiled egg
L - broasted chicken wings (a treat through work but I won't overdo it)
S - 1/2 protein shake
D - shrimp on bbq with grilled veggies
S - turkey pepperette
Enjoy your weekend everyone!
Can't answer about Humber timelines, just wanted to say welcome.
CENTURY CLUB MEMBER at 6 months post-op.
Referral to Guelph Feb/13, Sleep study and all bloodwork and ultrasound May/13, orientation July/13. Nurse, NUT,SW Sept/13, 2nd NUT, nurse and SW, 3rd round and cleared for surgery Dec/13. Pre-op Apr 7/14, Surgeon May 2/14, Opti Jul 3/14, surgery Jul 17/14.
I don't see how this clinic is really beneficial to an obese person. They want you to go every 6 weeks. Isn't part of healthy eating for us, the accountability?
Who is there to help me if I can't make it to 6 weeks? Every time I'm there I met with a different doctor and a different bariatric educator, and those Bariatric Educators (BE), don't really seem to care one bit!
She gave me my meal plan and ran through it in about 5 minutes, didn't really give me much help at all. Thank Goodness I know how to do it, or I'd be really confused.
Then the doctor comes in, asks about any changes in meds, etc, and says, Are You Motivated? I said No. He says, Well this is for you. and THAT'S IT. Huh? No words of encouragement from anyone? He then tells the BE to write in my file, encouraging words given. Really? That was encouraging? He listened to my heart and he left.
At one point I asked the BE, I'm a little confused how this place helps an obese person? She noted the classes and coming to get weighed once a week. I asked do you speak to anyone when you get weighed? She said, well the nurse who weighs you.
Oh.
It feels like it is an OHIP money grab to me.
Is it me? Am I expecting miracles?
Does anyone feel the same way as me? Any other better experiences?
And here I thought it was just me.
Dr Wharton has latched onto a real Government sponsered cash grab. The only success I had was not wanting to show some improvement each visit so I did it on my own. There wasn't much help from these Bariatric kids right out of school and every time a different doctor that was totally indifferent to my needs. Your experience was my "exact" experience.
In Feb my Dr signed me up with the diabetic Centre on St Catharines and they have been awesome.
The group (about 10 of us) had a full morning Introduction with two very qualified (and interested) and experienced nurses. Lots of good practical information. This has been followed up by one on one meeting to discuss my progres and make suggestions how to improve with detailed explanations why.
I started at 240+lbs, I'm today at 219, my Cholesterol is still high, but I cut it in half, my blood pressure is way down, and my sugars are now non-diabetic. I feel great and continue to improve.
I hope someone who cares will read this (and yours) and do something about Wharton because I'm pissed too!
And yes, the Diabetic centre is covered by OHIP!
Hi everyone!
I'm new here and am looking forward to learning from each and every one of you. Here's my back story: I was referred in 2018 to the Humber River Hospital for bariatric surgery. After I attended the information session I decided to proceed with the surgery and I met with the surgeon (Dr. Hagen). However, after that I decided against the surgery (nothing to do with the doctor). I wanted to give it another try on my own. But I failed to do so, so in 2019 I asked to be re-referred since I was still within the year. In March 4th 2019 I met with the nurse, nutritionist and social worker. They all gave me the go. I was told that I would get a call for the internist office (Dr. Glazer) with an appointment date. It's been 4 months and I still haven't received a call. Now, don't get me wrong. I know there are many people waiting and that the process is long. My question is really out of curiosity, and a bit of wanting to make sure I wasn't forgotten since my case is a bit different (I had all my appointments dates already assigned on my first time). Anyways, I was just wondering if anyone has gone through the same thing, and if they did how long did it take for you to get a call?
Thanks in advanced!
