Dreamy74
Dreamy74 posted a discussion topic 9 years ago
Is there a support group tonight at TWH and if so, what time does it start again and where do I go?
Dreamy74 posted a discussion topic 9 years ago
Hello all I am 7 weeks out and I am having my second period which just started yesterday. My cramps are sooo bad. I have taken Tylenol but it just isn't cutting it. Does anyone have any suggestions on what else I may be able to take? I am in so muc
Dreamy74 posted a discussion topic 9 years ago
Hello all! I am currently taking Swiss brand multivitamins x 2 per day. They are tablets. I am 6-7 weeks out from surgery. I also take calcium citrate 1,500 mgs spaced out 500 mgs x 3 per day. I make sure to space out the tablets by at least 2 hou
Dreamy74 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 1 month ago
Hello all! I had surgery Feb 4th and 6th (had a complication) and I took 6 weeks off work. I came back to work last Thursday March 19th and this week will be my first full week back. Ever since I have been back I am getting questions/comments/stares
Dreamy74 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 1 month ago
I have a really bad sore throat. I am 5 weeks post op. Can anyone recommend anything I might be able to take? Can't get through to TWH and not sure my pharmacist will know bariatric patients. Any and all suggestions welcome.
Dreamy74 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 2 months ago
How many cups of broth allowable while on Opti? - Hello all,
How many cups of broth are you allowed on Opti? I have been averaging three warm cups per day with hot water added to water it down but now I am thinking this might be...
Dreamy74 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
Another Employment Insurance Question - Sickness B - Hello all,
I just found out yesterday afternoon that my employer will not pay me regular salary for the 6 weeks I am to be off and I have to apply for EI Sickness Benefits. I ha...
Dreamy74 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
It's That Much Closer and More Real Everyday! - I got my PAC appointment today at TEGH! January 27th. And then the surgery is February 4th. It's becoming all that much more real. I am sooo excited! WOO HOO!
Dreamy74 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
How much weight did you lose on Opti? - I was prescribed Opti for 3 weeks but due to surgery coming up earlier, I will only be on it for a total of 19 days. My question is, how much weight did you lose on Opti? Today is...
Dreamy74 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
Benefibre? - Have any of you post-WLS used benefibre? I am really nervous about when I go on opti as I will likely be constipated and of course after surgery because I will be eating so little...
Dreamy74 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 4 months ago
How did your tastes change after surgery? - I know everyone is different and I will be too, but I am just wondering (so I can get a sense) of how your tastes changed after surgery - i.e. did you like milk in your tea before ...
Dreamy74 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 4 months ago
OMG I have an appointment with the surgeon! Dr. A - OMG I have an appointment with the surgeon in mid-January with Dr. Aarts. Has anyone had Dr. Aarts before and if so, how was your experience? I can't believe it is sooo soon! Ju...
Dreamy74 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 4 months ago
Another question - taking lithium after surgery - I am currently on 900 mgs of lithium and I was wondering if anyone else is on it did you continue to take it after your WLS and if so, did you have any issues? The reason I am ask...
Dreamy74 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 4 months ago
Being Approved? Process and Wait Time? - Hello all I just finished my last appointment at TWH and the next appointment would be with the surgeon after they review and (hopefully) approve my file. I am really nervous. Co...
Dreamy74 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
ObesityHelp how do I love thee? Let me count (sta - So I must say that I have been coming to ObesityHelp since my TWH orientation back in May of this year, where it was mentioned in the information package I received. I really love...
Dreamy74 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
I am soooo happy! My Vitamix arrived! Does anyon - I ordered the Vitamix a while back from The Shopping Channel and it arrived yesterday. It came in a bundle with a smoothie and soup recipe book and two travel cups. Does anyone e...
Dreamy74 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
CPAP Mask and Moisturizer - I posted this in the Sleep Apnea forum but I didn't get any replies so I thought I would post it here in the Ontario Forum:
I have decided I need to start wearing moisturizer a...
Dreamy74 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
Moisturizers and CPAP Masks - I have decided I need to start wearing moisturizer at night and I have a nasal mask for my CPAP machine. Do any of you use moisturizer at night with your CPAP mask and if so did y...
Dreamy74 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
I have a dumb question - sorry - but what are slid - I have been reading a lot on OH and everyone says they omit slider foods after surgery. What are slider foods? I am sorry for such a dumb question - I am thinking it's ice cream ...
Dreamy74 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
Post WLS people with hair loss - did you wear hats - Hello all, I am pre-op and am still gathering lots of information on WLS and the possible side effects. With respect to hair loss, if I experience it, I am planning on getting a p...
Dreamy74 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
Question about rashes pre-WLS - As a lot of you know I just started the process in May (orientation) so I am a long way off from surgery. I am currently getting rashes in between my legs where the thigh meets - ...
Dreamy74 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
High Heels after WLS? - Hello out there in OH land! I have a question - I have always been overweight and haven't been able to wear heels since I became over 200 pounds which was in my early 20s. Now I a...
Dreamy74 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
For those of you who went through Toronto Western - I have my social work assessment coming up the first week of July and I am nervous about it. For those of you who went through TWH how did your social work assessment go? I think...
Dreamy74 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
What do you do for bad breath after WLS - I know that when you burn fat your breath can become bad. I had this problem when I went on the Atkins died about 14 years ago. For those of you who've had WLS and have had bad b...
Dreamy74 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
Question about your feet after WLS - Hello all! My feet are a size 6.5 and are very wide I think because I am so chubby. I am 5'6" and about 286 pounds at last weigh back in April.
I am wondering, for those of you ...
