Jackie P.

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Making turkey chili.. What do I do about carb ingr - I'm 3.5 weeks out. I want to make a turkey chili to take to work for lunches. I bought kidney beans and tomato sauce. The beans and sauce have so many carbs in them. What do I d...

3 weeks out. Feeling hungry quickly after eating - Hello, I'm 3 weeks out and find my appetite increasing. I find I get hungry about 2 hours after eating something. At 11, I had 1/4c cottage cheese, 1 tbsp hummus and 2 Melba to...

Looking for some myfitnesspal friends - Hi there, I'm 2 weeks post op, and looking for some VSG friends. I like to look at VSG days to see what people are eating, for ideas, etc... my username is umagurl... What ...

Heard many good things about Dr. Cirangle's progra - Hello everyone! I have surgery in Ontario on Wednesday. I was talking to someone who told me that most of Dr. Cirangle's patients get to goal and keep it off. I was wondering if so...

Speeding up the process... tests to book? - I've spoken with a few others about this, but just before I make an appt with my GP, wanted to get last opinions... Orientation is July at St. Joes Hamilton. I was thinking abou...

Had some of those really embarrasing moments this - I know my weight is/has gotten out of hand, but nothing like already feeling like crap about it and having those moments. I really haven't had many in awhile. Sure, seats are un...

Anyone gotten an orientation letter for St. Joes H -  Just wondering if anyone has received any orientation letters recently? I've been checking my mailbox like crazy looking for it! Nothing! I've been waiting for about 2 months... A...

Most of you have already been here... but waiting - I've been a little bummed lately. I am still waiting for my orientation appt at St. Joes. It's been about 8 weeks. I have called twice just to try to get some sort of confirmation ...

Nice! This is exactly what I want to do!!

Hospital Abbreviations - I see a lot of hospital abbreviations people use, and I'm just curious as to which hospital it is and what city...

How did you convince the surgeon for DS? - I have heard that you have to make a case for yourself to the Surgeon as to why DS is better for you (That's what I have hard in Ontario anyway) Did you have to do that, and wha...

DS and binge eating disorder -  Hello, I am in the process of trying to figure out what kind of bariatric surgery I want. My BMI is 50, and I have been a major yo yo dieter most of my life. I am currently in ...

You look amazing!

Were you Scared? (Im sure everyone is...but) - hey everyone! I'm wondering some thoughts from others regarding the decision for surgery now that you have done it. Were you scared? As I said, I'm sure everyone was. But it'...

Does Hamilton do Doudenal Switch? - Hello... I was wondering as a bariatric patient, does Hamilton do the Duodenal Switch surgery? It is less common? I am waiting for my orientation and was just wondering what my...

Recommend any books for a pre-op? -  Was wondering if you guys recommended any good wls books that you have come across? I was thinking more of a memoir, but if you think there's anything else that's good, please let...

What is that scale? And where can I get one?!!!

Anyone take anything herbal for skin elasticity? - As a person looking into surgery, I was thinking I should start taking something now for skin elasticity as I know these natural remedies take a long time to start working... An...

Referral from GPO sent in Wed or Thursday. Should - Hello! My GP office said the referral went into the registry Wed/Thursday. I know I wont get an orientation for some time now, but I want to call to make sure they got the refer...

Why did you/are you seeking revision? Did you rega - hello! I am a newbie researching RNY surgery. As a constant regainer of weight throughout my life, I am scared of also regaining the weight from RNY. Did you? Is that why you ar...

How did you decide that this was right for you? - I am 34, married, hope to have kids one day. I have been losing and regaining weight since I was 8 years old. I have lost anf regained close to 100 pounds 4 times. Needless to say ...

What do you wish you knew before you had the surge - Hello, I'm a newbie just looking into this. Never thought I'd actually consider it... I ask you, What did you wish you knew that you didn't know when you had the Gastric Bypass...

How long does it really take to get this surgery? - How long does it take from beggining to actual surgery date? I live in the Hamilton area. I am just in the beginning research phase of this. I am in a treatment group for binge eat...