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Stick with the CPAP ... it is worth it. Mine has a button that looks like a sideways triangle on it ... it ramps up the pressure ... ie., starts out lower and slowly increases to the proper pressure. It makes the initial breathing easier when you're tense and as you are falling asleep, you don't realize the pressure is increasing. Focus on relaxing as you breath out and let the heaviness of your relaxed chest push out the air ... try to focus on the fact that you aren't covered by it ... your eyes are free, etc. ... try relaxing by focusing from your toes up ... relax the toes first, then feet, then calves, etc. ... helped me.
Good luck.
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
Good afternoon :)
We had a rough night so we went back to bed. Puppy 1 has an infected cyst on her neck so we are going to the vet this afternoon. We were supposed to go out for lunch today with my grandmother but decided to go a different day instead.
On the weekend we saw nine houses. The little nugget was a trooper. She loves ceiling fans ;)
QOTD: I'm not an adventurous eater. When I was about 15 we went to a restaurant that served all kinds of wild game. I actually cried because I didn't like the food. What a little drama queen ;) lol.
Post-op four years.
Breakfast - leftover stir-fry
Snack - nut bar
Lunch - stir-fry
Snack - Greek yogurt and blueberries
Dinner - tbd
Snack - pudding
All water and vits.
Good morning an hour earlier...... blah! The upside is that the weather is supposed to stay above freezing all week so I'm hoping to get out for some walks with my crazy canine buddy ;)
QOTD: I've tried lots of wild meats since my family are hunters and for the most part I enjoy them, but I'm always a bit leery.
3 months post op
B - greek yogurt, spoonful low fat granola
S - boiled egg
L - 2 chicken skewers
S - 1/2 protein bar
D - chicken casserole
S - turkey pepperette
Note : CC I tried the turkey breakfast sausage and they were pretty good ,,,, I'd say they taste similar to a sausage patty. I would like a bit more spice but I'd still buy them again since they are great nutrition wise.
Hi, Does anyone know of any surgeon that performs panniculectomy surgery? I live near Belleville but will travel. thanks so much.
You still have your tool, and it's time to make better choices. Start weighing your food, logging, and being accountable to yourself. Join us on the What Are You Eating Thread. There is great support there and it helps to keep your head in the game.
Like Leslie said, Optifast is more for pre-surgery. The point of Optifast is to shrink your liver to make the surgery safer. Start eating dense protein, like chicken breast, steak. If you have room after that, eat a little veg. Stay away from the carbs for now to stop the cravings. Talk to your Centre about seeing the SW to get guidance with eating issues. You can't live on Optifast for the rest of your life, so you have to develop new strategies. We are here for you. You've got this.
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.
Good morning everyone. Another butt freezing weekend, sigh. This morning I'm going swimming and then to yoga.
QOTD: What different food have you eaten that was way out of your comfort zone? I had to get drunk to eat mussels for the first time. Since surgery I really don't eat them that often. Once tried alligator and it did taste like chicken.
The eats today at 4 years 7 months are:
B. Coffee coffee coffee - all decaf
L. Japanese noodle bowl made with shirataki noodles, an egg, shrimp, broccoli, avocado on top.
D. Cajun spiced pork chop with broccoli and buttah
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.
My timeline on my signature is for Guelph, but it is almost 5 years old now. The staff have been great there.
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.
Hello. I had a friend do an Optifast program with
VILLAGE HEALTH
OPTIFAST clinic85 Laird Drive, Suite 201 Toronto, Ontario M4G 3T7 T. 416 445 4459 F. 416 445 5130 E. [email protected] www.villagehealth.ca You are monitored by a Doctor. Not sure if they deal with PostOp patients you can call and ask. Good Luck!
If you are only 2 yr out call your centre and see the Dietitian. Optifast really is for pre op or the medical diet route. Speak to your GP as well to get into therapy. there is a reason why you are not losing. You need to deal with those demons. Seek therapy to see why you are eating . You can do it
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
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Optifast is given by prescription only. Usually only folk apart of the medical/surgery program can get optifast. You may call your centre and see if you can get into the medical program
