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Good morning everyone. Hope you all had a good weekend and enjoyed some of the sunshine, and stayed away from any treats.
Ginny I'm with you on the no sleep front. It was well past 4am before I could sleep.
Today I'm going grocery shopping, doing errands and paperwork. Tonight DH and I are going out for dinner and to listen to live music.
The eats today at 4 years 9 months post-op are:
B. Coffee, coffee, coffee
L. My first real meal of the day - rotisserie chicken salad with cucumber crackers
D. Shrimp Caprese salad
S. Hot cocoa before bed
Have a great day everyone.
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.
Orientation was January 29th. It's been 12 weeks as I was told it would take.
The lady at the clinic was less than helpful. Wouldn't look up my file and just said it will still be a few weeks and they'll call me when I come up in the queue.
Its really frustrating especially because I just saw a woman in a support group who had orientation is March just get a surgery date all because she said she walked into the clinic and asked for an appointment after a week and they put her in a cancellation. (No shade to her because I'd be psyched if it were me). Just sucks to be blown off every time I call... which I've called just once a week for the past 3 weeks.
sigh 
I wanted to have surgery and be recovered before I have to go back to work in September. (I'm on an 18 month maternity leave).
At this point it feels like it's never going to happen.
Referral: Nov. 9/18 HRRHOrientation: January 29, 2019Met Surgeon: May 27, 2019Nurse & Dietician: June 10, 2019Internist: June 12, 2019Social Worker: June 28, 2019Surgery Date: October 7, 2019
Good morning everyone!! I woke up so hungry this morning (well I guess I didn't wake up - because that would imply that I actually slept), but anyway, I felt sick to my stomach is was so empty. Had a Premier Protein shake before hitting the shower. No gym this morning but get out for a walk at lunch.
Re-run of the blood work had me back in normal range for the things she re-tested. Have to go in two weeks for a full run again. WBC is low again. 
I don't recall being sick or fighting off anything.
B - left over pot roast
S - skyr raspberry yogurt, cheese
L - chicken, greek salad
S - meat stick and cheese maybe
D - taco casserole from a local caterer - when I ordered it I didn't realize it was layered with tortilla, I will have to dessicrate it to get my portion
Trucker is supposed to play ball tonight so if its not raining I'll go and watch.
Have a great day!
Over 100 lbs lost! and 13 lbs below goal weight!
Thank you! I called two weeks ago and was told I should be called last week. No call. So I called again at the end of last week and the rude woman didn't look up my file, just basically said I will get a call when I get a call. 
I think I'm going to call again this afternoon! I should hear any time now!
Referral: Nov. 9/18 HRRHOrientation: January 29, 2019Met Surgeon: May 27, 2019Nurse & Dietician: June 10, 2019Internist: June 12, 2019Social Worker: June 28, 2019Surgery Date: October 7, 2019
Hey. Congrats on your success. Just curious: How did they Ok the sleeve at Humber?
RNY Oct. 27/17. HW 289; SW 285; GW 144; LW: 161 CW: 196 FML: Fighting regain :(
I was at Humber and I called, called, called. No shame. Don't care bout judgment. It's my life and my body and I did what I had to. Between orientation and surgery was less than a year. Keep calling. Some people are nicer than others.
RNY Oct. 27/17. HW 289; SW 285; GW 144; LW: 161 CW: 196 FML: Fighting regain :(
How are you doing?
I was reading through discussions and see that you were going to have surgery April 4.
Kathy
Ps ... ya, you don't know me ... just a random person going through this process ... I am just at the beginning with my orientation coming up, so asking a lot of questions.
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
It is not a question that they don't make money on it. Actually only get about $450.00 for doing it. It is the results as well. Panni only deals with the loose skin below belly button. Most of us have damage to the muscles underlying or have extra skin above belly button. Seen some picture of pure panni that did not have great results. The wait list for just panni can be up to 2 years.
I would see a couple of different surgeons to see what they recommend. There are different types of tummy tucks as well as 360 body lift or BELT that address many issues. I use Dr. Nandagopal at UScuplt for all my procedures.
Referral: August 2010 Orientation TWH: May 25, 2011 NP: June 8/11, f/u sleep clinic June 7, abd u/s June 14, SW: June 28/11 Nutrition Class: July 5/11, Dietician Aug 09, Psychologist Aug 25 Surgeon Sept 16th Surgery Date: Oct 11/11 HW:287, Opti wt: 260 SW: 242
My Angel is Sheri TK
Good morning. It's nice to think this is the final workday this week ;) I too am hoping the rain stays away so I can get out in the yard CC.
QOTD: Ginny's Easter treats look yummy and will be a hit at work I'm sure! I'm sticking to breakfast foods for my Easter get together.. eggs, my turkey sausages. Berries will be the focus for my dessert although i bought a carrot cake at Costco for the rest of the crew to enjoy with them.
B - greek yogurt
S - egg bite
L - 2 chicken skewers
S - 1/2 protein shake
D - salad with roast chicken and some shredded cheese
S - 1/2 protein shake
Happy Easter weekend everyone. Enjoy!
Wow those are beautiful. I would dump on those for sure. Backing away from the gorgeous Easter cheesecakes.
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.
