DebColCam posted a discussion topic 5 years, 10 months ago
Hi all, I was suppose to have my surgery on Feb 28th...I went in to have it done in Guelph, however the DR that was assigned to do my surgery was unable to because of adhesions. He was not comfortable so I was closed up and sent home. Later I March I wa

DebColCam posted a discussion topic 6 years, 2 months ago
Hi all I got my surgery date today. I will be having RNY on Feb 28/18...Hopefully, Maybe. I a huge scar from a 30 year old open gallbladder removal. Sometimes in these cases they do VSG instead, but I can not because of a life long problem with heartbu

DebColCam posted a discussion topic 6 years, 5 months ago
Good morning all! I managed to get my Nurse appointment booked for Tues Oct 10 and dietician/social worker for Nov 21. I am impressed with the bookings. When I went through Humber a few yrs back, getting appointments after orientation were 3-4 months w

DebColCam posted a discussion topic 6 years, 5 months ago
HI all managed to get to and from orientation ok. It was long drive but worth it. There was a large number there for the orientation. Most sat back and listened, some took notes, a few like myself tried to participate. Mostly it is just an info sessio

DebColCam posted a discussion topic 6 years, 5 months ago
Hi all I have my orientation at Guelph tomorrow. I am not anxious about it at all, because I have been through all the appts. before and changed my mind after receiving a date. What's different this time is that I am 100% with a doubt ready. They only

DebColCam posted a discussion topic 6 years, 7 months ago
How is it determined which center someone will go to? A few years ago when I was first referred I went through Humber based on my address. I new referral was made for me last month and this time they are sending me to Guelph. Guelph is much further for

DebColCam posted a discussion topic 8 years, 7 months ago
Hi there, hoping someone can help me out. Hubby and I are thinking about going to Canada's Wonderland. My biggest fear is that I won't be able to fit on the rides.
I am currently size 3x tops and 24 bottom and weigh 265.
Does any know

DebColCam posted a discussion topic 8 years, 7 months ago
The wait...is really hard! I have a surgery date of Feb 1, 2016 with Dr Starr, which is good....but it leaves way too much time for "stinking thinking" I end up doubting myself and the procedure. I change my mind about every 3 days as to whe

DebColCam posted a discussion topic 8 years, 9 months ago
I hope it changes...but for now my surgery date is...................................
Monday February 1, 2016
They tell me that the date could be earlier and that they will know more about their scheduling in July....
Dr Starr HRRH

DebColCam posted a discussion topic 8 years, 9 months ago
Guess what? I PASSED! Meetings went very well I was prepared. Everyone was very nice including the dietician who I was most anxious about seeing, but I had nothing to worry about because I had been doing my food logs, spacing "balanced" meal

DebColCam posted a discussion topic 8 years, 9 months ago
HI all well I made it to my trio appts. they are tomorrow at HRRH. I think I am as prepared as I can be. So nervous that I will forget something...but very excited too. I have made several changes a lot to do with my "attachment" to food and

DebColCam posted a discussion topic 8 years, 10 months ago
Hello friends, I have has a couple of really good weeks in terms of getting myself prepared for surgery...Up until a few short weeks I wasn't sure about my decision to have the surgery yet again and almost ready to cancel the process again! I was feeling

DebColCam posted a discussion topic 8 years, 10 months ago
Hi all I am pre-op and working hard to get my body and mind ready for surgery. I am wondering if anyone has had experience attending OA before and after surgery. I went to a few meetings a number of years ago and just this week reached out to someone I

DebColCam posted a discussion topic 8 years, 12 months ago
Hi there, its 1;30 am and I cant sleep thinking about my first appointment tomorrow. I have read through the literature written down past surgeries and medical conditions. Read up on the RNY and VSG procedures. Beat myself up for not following through

DebColCam posted a discussion topic 9 years ago
Well it was exactly 4 months ago yesterday that I had my orientation at HRRH. I waited patiently and got the call yesterday to meet the surgeon...Mon March 23...meeting Dr Starr. I would love to hear feedback from people who had him do their surgery.

DebColCam posted a discussion topic 9 years, 4 months ago
Orientation Monday HRRH - Looks like I am going to actually make it there this time, after getting myself so freaked out about the many possible complications. I must admit I almost talked myself out of ag...

DebColCam posted a discussion topic 9 years, 5 months ago
Orientation Date - I received a package out of the blue today from HRRH with questionaires and orientation date of Nov 17, 2014 I wasn't expecting it because My Dr sent referral July 3 but never rec...

DebColCam posted a discussion topic 9 years, 7 months ago
Current HRRH timelines? - Is there anyone recently or within the past year that would be interested in sharing their timeline with me? I did a search on it and most of the ones that came up were from 2012....

DebColCam posted a discussion topic 9 years, 7 months ago
Bariatric Registry Info - Hi all, I saw my NP today who let me know that my referral was faxed to the registry on July 3 The problem is that we aren't sure we faxed to the right number! She was unable to ...

DebColCam posted a discussion topic 9 years, 8 months ago
Sleeve or RNY - Hi all just wondering if anyone knows if Ontario Dr's are allowing more pre-ops to choose their surgery...or are they still basically just going with the gold standard RNY. I know...

DebColCam posted a discussion topic 9 years, 8 months ago
Feeling less anxious - Hi everyone, I wrote recently about changing my mind in 2011 because I freaked myself out focusing on the possible side effects and complications. At least that is what I told mys...

DebColCam posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
Chicken out in 2012...Found some courage today! - Hello everyone! I never even made it to orientation before a chickened out in 2012. But today I asked my pcp to send a referral back into the registry for me. I scared myself si...

DebColCam posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
Hump Day Weigh-in or check- in - Hi all, this is my first official weigh in post Holidays and my Birthday (5th) lots of celebrations past few weeks, around food, cake and ice cream. Time to get serious again! Plan...

DebColCam posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
Reviewing 2012 - Looking over the past year and It's been full if ups and downs, in life and on the scales. Lol lol. I survived 2'surgeries to remove infected glands from under my arms. Dealt with...

DebColCam posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
Post Christmas posting - Hello all hope you had a good holiday! All is well here except that I am exhausted and feeling in need of a good detox. I had way too many sweets and alcohol and honestly I feel y...
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