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on 1/19/19 2:25 pm - Greater Toronto Area, Canada
I used a timer on my phone to remind me to sip. If you have a fitbit or something similar, you can set silent alarms where your watch vibrates.
Female 30s Canada
RNY January 4, 2019
I lost 100% of my excess weight.
Currently re-comping body/losing vanity pounds prior to plastics.
No one on the team spoke to any of my doctors.
As part of the "assessment", you will see, depending on the centre you are going through, some form of therapist/Social Worker.
In Hamilton, I saw a Social Worker/Therapist. She was very good and I really liked her. I had experienced some mental health challenges previous to starting this process. I was honest, told her what I had struggled with, and how I dealt with all of it.
Unless there is something really concerning to them, I don't think they would contact your Psychiatrist.
BTW, there are lots of Doctors who are not on board with this surgery. In fact, the Respirologist/Sleep Specialist I saw was an absolute Jerk about the whole thing and threatened to kibosh my efforts to have this surgery. I unloaded him and moved on.
Unless someone has a different experience, I think you'll be fine.
Referral - May 31/17; Orientation - June 15/17; First Appt Nurse - June 26/17; Bloodwork and ECG - June 27/17; Sleep Study - July 5/17; Dietician Appt - July 10/17; Counsellor Appt - July 10/17; Abdominal Ultrasound - July 10/17: Endoscopy/Colonoscopy - July 25/17; Second Dietician Appt - September 14/17; Internist Appt - October 2/17; Meet the Surgeon - November 21/17; Pre Surgery Nutrition Class - January 12/18; Surgery - January 16/18
Hello, I'm wondering if the bariatric program provides a psychiatrist or therapist for you to talk to?
I'm hoping to avoid my psychiatrist speaking to the team because she has stated to me that she thinks the surgery is a bad idea and she has the mindset that I should just "put down the fork" in order to lose weight. I'm worried she will ruin my chance at the surgery because of her own bias.
Does anyone know who they'll likely speak to or have me speak to? What was your experience?
5'2 240 . Referral Feb 15th 2018 . Contact from hospital March 13th . Group info session April 23rd .
Sounds like you are doing fine. Just keep getting your fluids in and make sure you work on your protein shakes. Protein helps you heal so it's really important.
I'd work on the shakes before the soup and pudding. Don't forget you need 60 grams of protein each and every day.
Referral - May 31/17; Orientation - June 15/17; First Appt Nurse - June 26/17; Bloodwork and ECG - June 27/17; Sleep Study - July 5/17; Dietician Appt - July 10/17; Counsellor Appt - July 10/17; Abdominal Ultrasound - July 10/17: Endoscopy/Colonoscopy - July 25/17; Second Dietician Appt - September 14/17; Internist Appt - October 2/17; Meet the Surgeon - November 21/17; Pre Surgery Nutrition Class - January 12/18; Surgery - January 16/18
I was the same. I was working from home 1 week post op and in the office 2 weeks post op. I planned it that way as I already knew recovery would be pretty easy. You can always go back to work early.
Unless someone is in a very physical job, I can't imagine taking 4-6 weeks off.
Band-RNY revision age 50 5'4" HW 260 SW: 244 (bf healthy range 23-35%) bf 23.7% (at 137lbs) cw range 135-138.lbl with butt lift and mastoplexy March 23, 2018...2.5lbs removed.
Pre-op-16lbs (size 18/20...244) M1-16lbs (size 18...228) M2-15.6lbs (size 16/18...212.4) M3-10lbs (size 16..202.4) M4-11.4lbs (size 14...191) M5-10.8lbs (size 12...180.2) M6-8.4 (size 8/10...171.8) M7-6.4 (size 8...165.4 lbs) M8-11.6 (size 6...153.8) M9-5.6 (size 4/6...148.2) M10-5.8 (size 4....142.4) M11-4 (size 2/4...138.4) Surgiversary -1 (size 2/4...137.4) M13-2.6 (size 2/4...134.8) M14 (size 2/4...134.8) M15 (size 2...135) M16 (size 2...131.4) M17 (size 2...135) M18 (size 2...135) M19 (size 2...138) M20 (size 2...135) M21 (size 2...138)
Good morning :)
I'm taking another van load of stuff to storage. You can't even tell I have taken so much away. I'm also working on a pile of stuff to donate. Tomorrow we are going to pick up our side of beef and then it will be a game of tetris to get it all in the freezer. I'm hoping we don't get as much snow as forecasted this weekend because we would like to look at another property (maybe two if I can sweet talk DH).
Post-op three years and ten.
Breakfast - protein bar
Snack - carrots and PB
Lunch - turkey sandwich
Snack - Greek yogurt
Dinner - roast beef
Snack - pudding
All water and vits.
Good morning peeps. Nothing much on my agenda today, work and depending on the weather may head out with a girlfriend tonight for some relax time.
1 1/2 months post VGS
B - greek yogurt
S - turkey pepperette
L - corned beef & mustard on multigrain melba toast
S - 1/2 protein shake
D - chicken something
S - 1/2 protein shake
Enjoy the weekend!
Day 3, post RNY, and I'm home and feeling pretty good. Other than the fact that my tummy feels like it's either been kicked by a horse or I've done 500 crunches! Lol
Before I got released yesterday, the dietician told me to concentrate on getting my fluids in for now. I think I did pretty good yesterday with over a litre. I was able to eat a bit of cream soup, sf pudding and a bit of protein shake, pretty much what they had me eating on Wednesday.
Any other tips for right now, other than recuperating and getting my fluids in?
Thank in advance for any suggestions you may have.
Well Good EARLY Morning everyone! I had to catch a ride this morning and my driver starts early so here I am also! It is going to be a looooong day!! It's creepy being at work at this hour! I'm looking forward to the weekend even if they're forecasting an incredible amount of snow. Hopefully I can get the doggies out to play!
No real food plan today so I'll have to wing it. I have "leftovers" from the week.....snacks and bits of lunches that I didn't eat. It will all come together and if there isn't enough I can always go out and grab something.
I hope you all have a great day and cozy warm weekend!!
Take care.
Over 100 lbs lost! and 13 lbs below goal weight!
Thank you for the response.
RNY Oct. 27/17. HW 289; SW 285; GW 144; LW: 161 CW: 196 FML: Fighting regain :(
