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on 7/11/12 11:26 pm - Canada
on 7/11/12 11:26 pm - Canada
Topic: RE: The scale is moving!
Good for you for making the decision that was right for you. 
Like you, I wish this particular forum was more active...we'll (including TJ) just have to work on that, won't we?!
I know I'll need the added support once my weekly sessions at WMC in Ottawa finish at the end of October and I'll be down to monthly sessions. I'll be slowly transitioning from Optifast to real food starting July 26...looking forward to that.
Like you, I wish this particular forum was more active...we'll (including TJ) just have to work on that, won't we?!
I know I'll need the added support once my weekly sessions at WMC in Ottawa finish at the end of October and I'll be down to monthly sessions. I'll be slowly transitioning from Optifast to real food starting July 26...looking forward to that.
Topic: RE: The scale is moving!
Hi Tammy as you know I have been struggling with the idea of having WLS. I told my NP yesterday that I didn't think it was right for me. She said let the idea go. Just last year I was 288 so I have done well. The hospital phoned this morning with info date and I turned it down. My referral has been cancelled. Committed to non surgical weight loss now. I wish this forum was as active as the others! Thanks for your reply and support!
5 yrs of research Starting for the second time...Referral Sept 28/17. Orientation Guelph Sept 28/17. Nurse Oct 10/17. Dietician & Social worker Nov. 21/17
Topic: The scale is moving!
Saw my NP today it was a follow up from last week.
Lasts weeks weight 249.5
Today's weight 247lbs
Slow progress but I'll take it!
Lasts weeks weight 249.5
Today's weight 247lbs
Slow progress but I'll take it!
5 yrs of research Starting for the second time...Referral Sept 28/17. Orientation Guelph Sept 28/17. Nurse Oct 10/17. Dietician & Social worker Nov. 21/17
(deactivated member)
on 7/8/12 5:01 am - Canada
on 7/8/12 5:01 am - Canada
Topic: RE: Desperate for ideas/help
I'll keep my fingers crossed for you that you find a program that works for you.
I started focusing on eating better since my profile pic was taken last summer. By the time I started optifast program, I was down 10lbs. I've now gone down an additional 30lbs.
I started focusing on eating better since my profile pic was taken last summer. By the time I started optifast program, I was down 10lbs. I've now gone down an additional 30lbs.
Topic: RE: Desperate for ideas/help
I will check the Optifast program out. Not sure if I could afford it, but it's worth checking into.
Keep focused, will be watching to see your end results.
(deactivated member)
on 7/7/12 8:30 am - Canada
on 7/7/12 8:30 am - Canada
Topic: RE: myfitnesspal!!
I use MyFitnessPal as well (recommended to me by the Weight Management Clinic here in Ottawa). Such a wonderful resource/tool. I even use the app on my BlackBerry. My username is Lammytee if you want to add me!
Tammy
Tammy
(deactivated member)
on 7/7/12 8:27 am - Canada
on 7/7/12 8:27 am - Canada
Topic: RE: Desperate for ideas/help
Hi Snoopers,
I'm doing a program through the Ottawa Hospital here in Canada that has us following a doctor-supervised program of 12 weeks of Optifast 900 followed by about 14 weeks of monitored 1200 caloriediet. Every week during the program we have to commit to 3 hours...1.5 hours for weigh-in, BP, waist measurement and doctor (and chatting with those in our "class" who are also peer support) then we have 1.5 hours of class which is led by behaviourist, registered dietitan or exercise specialist (geared to the obese and limited mobility). It's an intense program but we are experiencing success...of course, the men are losing quicker than the ladies. And we are learning/re-learning nutrition basics which we are finding very helpful...especially since there has been so much research in the area of obesity and nutrition.
You should be able to find out from the Optifast website (www.optifast.com) if there is a facility in your area.
In my province, OHIP covers the medical portion of the program so we only have to pay for the product (which is about $1400 over 12 weeks...about what you would spend on groceries during the same time period).
Good luck!
Tammy
I'm doing a program through the Ottawa Hospital here in Canada that has us following a doctor-supervised program of 12 weeks of Optifast 900 followed by about 14 weeks of monitored 1200 caloriediet. Every week during the program we have to commit to 3 hours...1.5 hours for weigh-in, BP, waist measurement and doctor (and chatting with those in our "class" who are also peer support) then we have 1.5 hours of class which is led by behaviourist, registered dietitan or exercise specialist (geared to the obese and limited mobility). It's an intense program but we are experiencing success...of course, the men are losing quicker than the ladies. And we are learning/re-learning nutrition basics which we are finding very helpful...especially since there has been so much research in the area of obesity and nutrition.
You should be able to find out from the Optifast website (www.optifast.com) if there is a facility in your area.
In my province, OHIP covers the medical portion of the program so we only have to pay for the product (which is about $1400 over 12 weeks...about what you would spend on groceries during the same time period).
Good luck!
Tammy
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