Just wondering if it would help...

ReadyToLiveLisa
on 8/21/12 4:19 pm - Hamilton, Canada

RNY on 08/02/13

Hello Everyone!

          I hope your summer has been wonderful! All of those who had their surgery, I hope you are doing well, and making it through! your all a real inspiriation to me!

         I do have a question though, I know with the Deitician, they will want you to keep a food journal?, I was wondering would it help if I started one now, before my orientation? or just wait till they tell me to?

        I would like to be one of the people that takes less then year to get her surgery...and really wish I could just have all my appointments in one day!! lol. Anyways thanks for the help!!

~ RTLL

Referral:April 4th, 2012.Letter Received for Orientation:June 4th, 2012.Orientation: Sept. 24th, 2012. Blood Work: Dec 14th, 2012. Dietician: January 30th, 2013. ECG Done: January 30th, 2013 Gastroscopy: Feb. 5th, 2013. Social Worker: Feb. 8th, 2013(Canceled, due to snow storm). Abdominal Ultrasound: Feb. 12th, 2013. Surgeons Appt. Feb. 20th, 2013. Social Worker(Rescheduled): Feb. 25th, 2013. Internist: March 4th, 2013. Meet the Surgeon: March 12th, 2013.No Sleep Test Needed. Opti Started: July 16 - 30, 2013.Nutrition Class: July 18th, 2013. PATTS: July 19th, 2013 Surgery: August 2nd, 2013.

lilviolet
on 8/21/12 4:29 pm - Canada

It can't hurt to start now. It'll help get you in the habit which will benefit you down the road.

tbtilalaf
on 8/21/12 4:33 pm

They will be happy if u start now, but I doubt it will speed it up much if at all. You have to go through all of the steps, they want to make sure that this surgery is right for you. If you split up apts. that will speed it up (in guelph mine got spead up about a month for splitting them up) Otherwise you have to wait to get a day that all three (nurse, diet. and SW) can see you, not that easy....

Good luck on your journey!!
Melissa!

Melissa!

Surgery was July 19 2012, and I am doing great!! Only one regret....wish I did this years ago!!!!

PROUD MEMBER OF THE CENTURY CLUB!

Ottawa34
on 8/21/12 4:37 pm - Ottawa, Canada

def a good idea to start now ... any post op habits you can start now will make it easier after your surgery because you will have already put them into practice :)

I'm 17 mos out and have had the worst time journaling, i've downloaded the myfitnesspal app on my iphone but I find i'm more consistent with an actual paper journal and pen, plus i write down any interesting recipes I come accross :)

Amy
Submission for surgery - October 2009            Info session - Jan 2010
Nut & RN & behaviourist appt - Sept 2010          Follow up NUT appt - Jan 2011
Surgeon appt - Jan 2011                                     RNY - March 4th, 2011

ReadyToLiveLisa
on 8/21/12 4:44 pm - Hamilton, Canada

RNY on 08/02/13

Thanks!

I find I am more of an old school girl too, even though I love all the little gadgets...I still perfer pen and paper.! :P

~ RTLL

Referral:April 4th, 2012.Letter Received for Orientation:June 4th, 2012.Orientation: Sept. 24th, 2012. Blood Work: Dec 14th, 2012. Dietician: January 30th, 2013. ECG Done: January 30th, 2013 Gastroscopy: Feb. 5th, 2013. Social Worker: Feb. 8th, 2013(Canceled, due to snow storm). Abdominal Ultrasound: Feb. 12th, 2013. Surgeons Appt. Feb. 20th, 2013. Social Worker(Rescheduled): Feb. 25th, 2013. Internist: March 4th, 2013. Meet the Surgeon: March 12th, 2013.No Sleep Test Needed. Opti Started: July 16 - 30, 2013.Nutrition Class: July 18th, 2013. PATTS: July 19th, 2013 Surgery: August 2nd, 2013.

GirlSassy
on 8/21/12 5:01 pm - Kingston, Canada

My dietitian never asked me to journal...will the surgeon be asking for it? I should start anyways...

NorthernStar
on 8/21/12 6:17 pm - London, Canada

RNY on 06/25/12

I had to have a journal of 3 days for my dietician. I think journalling now is a great idea. I journal everything I eat now and wish I started much earlier. It gives you so much insight and it is SO easy to forget something you may have eaten earlier, and it all adds up.

*Lindsey*

Keeping off 133 lbs since 2012!

Referral to Bariatric Registry: May 2011 / Surgery (HRRH): June 25, 2012

ShallowGirl
on 8/22/12 2:12 am - Richmond Hill, Canada

RNY on 06/22/12

The journaling is a a wake up call. A lot of people lose weight just by doing it.

The future belongs to those who believe in the beauty of their dreams. ~ Eleanor Roosevelt

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