Heathergetbetter
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Heathergetbetter posted a discussion topic 13 years, 6 months ago
Going to HRRH for a late 3 month follow up - I had to re-book my 3 month follow up because I could not get time off work. I cancelled well in advance via answering machine but it took days to get through to a live person to r...
Heathergetbetter posted a discussion topic 13 years, 7 months ago
Back from my Vacation in Northern Algonquin - It was so much fun.
I found the hiking even easier than in the past (even at my heaviest I walked a lot) and the hills did not rob me of breath.
We were at the Brent Campground...
Heathergetbetter posted a discussion topic 13 years, 9 months ago
Were or where did my Libido go - Where, oh where, can it be?
He's just as amorous as ever, but me, meh. I'd rather curl up with a good book. I've the read the first fifty shades of grey and it didn't help.
I've...
Heathergetbetter uploaded a photo 13 years, 9 months ago
Heathergetbetter uploaded a photo 13 years, 9 months ago
Heathergetbetter posted a discussion topic 13 years, 9 months ago
oops. Do premier shakes have to be stored in fridg - Hi All,
Just opened a new case of premier chocolate shakes from costco. It has been on my counter for a month. It was thick and lumpy-not drinkable.
In the store they were jus...
Heathergetbetter posted a discussion topic 13 years, 10 months ago
Could I have a diet critique and help - Hi there,
Since surgery, my weight loss has been slow. I lost 21 lbs on Optifast (with lots of working out). Since surgery 3 weeks ago today I have lost 10.2 lbs. I have lost 1...
Heathergetbetter posted a discussion topic 13 years, 10 months ago
Jazzing up full fluids - I was on a cottage cheese with a dash of tomatoe juice through the blender kick, but after just 5 nights in a row for supper I couldn't handle it anymore.
Tonight I ran some lob...
Heathergetbetter posted a discussion topic 13 years, 10 months ago
Home too - I'm home from my bypass surgery. I got home yesteday but didn't feel like turning on the computer. 6 laps sites, plus a couple of strange tears that are still weeping a bit. Saw Am...
Heathergetbetter posted a discussion topic 13 years, 11 months ago
Questions about Humber RIver Rgeional Hospital - Hi there,
I've been told it's an older hospital. How many people are in a room if you don't have extra coverage? Is there a microwave so I can bring my magic bag and heat it myse...
Heathergetbetter uploaded a photo 13 years, 11 months ago
Heathergetbetter uploaded a photo 13 years, 11 months ago
Heathergetbetter posted a discussion topic 13 years, 11 months ago
I got it ! I got it! I got my date! Oh happy dance - Met Dr. Klein again today. signed my consent, picked up my optifast, scheduled my PATTS and GOT MY SURGERY DATE!!!
I got a headache on the way home just thinking about breaking th...
Heathergetbetter posted a discussion topic 13 years, 11 months ago
Bodybugg v3 - Hi all,
I just commited to buy a bodybugg to monitor calories on ebay. I know it will help me as I wait for surgery since I'm struggling so much to fight off the "last meal" head ...
Heathergetbetter posted a discussion topic 14 years ago
Combattinmg the evening snacking urge - So, What in what inventive ways do you take charge and resist the snacking urge?
Tonight I tried a twist on movie night. First we went for a walk. Then as hubby started munchin...
Heathergetbetter posted a discussion topic 14 years ago
Met Dr. Glazer the internist-went all down hill af - So I trundled off to Toronto today to meet the Internist Dr. Glazer. He was running an hour behind but at least I had my Kobo. I had an ECG done and it was fine. Dr. Glazer gave me...
Heathergetbetter posted a discussion topic 14 years, 1 month ago
Nioxon for hair loss?? - Hi there,
I have a friend who had Rny a year ago. Today she sent me a message on facebook to suggest I get something called Nioxon. She got it on ebay. She said "it's the only thi...
Heathergetbetter posted a discussion topic 14 years, 1 month ago
Here are prices from Shopping today - Hi all,
Some of you may remember me posting about going to Costco for the first time today.
Specific to my list from the old post, leading up to surgery for the future here is wh...
Heathergetbetter posted a discussion topic 14 years, 1 month ago
Poppin' the Costco Cherry on Saturday - That's right.
I'm going to go to and get a Costco membership on Saturday. It's about an hour drive to the closest one. I have never been inside a Costco, so it should be fun. Taki...
Heathergetbetter posted a discussion topic 14 years, 1 month ago
Yay. Keepin' on Keepin' on - So I went to my Appointments yesterday at Humber River and they squeezed me in to see the Nurse too.
I met Dr. Klein, Dietician, Social Worker and Nurse. Dr. Klein said there w...
Heathergetbetter posted a discussion topic 14 years, 1 month ago
Another step done... - I had my gastric class today at Humber River. It was really informative.
I am booked for a MD Init, Registered Dietician and Social worker on the 8th, followed up with the Nurse o...
Heathergetbetter posted a discussion topic 14 years, 1 month ago
you were right - You guys were bang on about calling Humber River. After my file being lost for a year, found, then when I called the first time today-I was lost again., .
Now I am moving along!!
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Heathergetbetter posted a discussion topic 14 years, 1 month ago
Need some chill out or something - Hi all,
As you might remember, I am new to the boards.
My Dr. sent in my referral a year ago September, told me there was a wait of about a year. I followed up with him in August...
Heathergetbetter posted a discussion topic 14 years, 2 months ago
? Planning (saving) for time off work - Hi there,
Being the good Girl Guide I was, I want to "be prepared".
I know I need to save up $1200 for optifast and $150 for a blood thinner and 3-4 nights hotel stay in Toronto...
