Hidingaway posted a discussion topic 7 years, 8 months ago

A friend told me I should be eating 800 calories now and 80-100 gr carbs at 2 months.. Just wondering what others did


Hidingaway posted a discussion topic 7 years, 9 months ago

Just wondering if anyone knows of any Ottawa area support groups? 


Hidingaway posted a discussion topic 7 years, 9 months ago

Im 3 weeks out and have been using MyFitnesssPal since day 1- just wondering if you use this app what do you have your nutrition goals set to?

Mine are:

Protein 50%

Carbs 30%

Fat 20%


Hidingaway posted a discussion topic 7 years, 10 months ago

Im 13 days post-op and I've been 257 for a week- is is normal to be in a stall so early on?

I live on protein shakes,soups and yogurts and drink 6-8 cups of water a day

frusterating ......


Hidingaway posted a discussion topic 7 years, 10 months ago

So as of lastnight I just realised I lost a friend who kept me company when my hubby was on N, comforted me when I was bored and gave me pleasure when I was down.

What did you guys do, how did you get over losing food in your life??


Hidingaway posted a discussion topic 7 years, 10 months ago

just wondering if anyone put spinach in their protein shakes...1 week pre-op

I have a Ninja that pulverizes everything into liquid so there'd be no chunks.

I emailed my dietician but no response just yet so I thought I'd ask you guys.</


Hidingaway posted a discussion topic 7 years, 10 months ago

I'm home from my successful RNY, I'm having a very hard time passing gas though - I've been walking and tried gas X, a few toots here and there but nothing to be proud of. Had my first meal here which consisted of about 4 tbsp of broth, 3 tablespoons o


Hidingaway posted a discussion topic 7 years, 10 months ago

Just wondering if we can use up our leftover Opto after surgery? They do have 225 calories which I think is a lot- just wondering if anyone knew.

I'll for sure ask my surgeon also


Hidingaway posted a discussion topic 7 years, 10 months ago

How long after surgery before you were allowed cream soups? Some say a week, others right after they got home from hosp


Hidingaway posted a discussion topic 7 years, 10 months ago

How did you guys feel when your surgery was just a few days away?

I'm nervous, scared, excited, sad, happy.. One big bag of emotions 


Hidingaway posted a discussion topic 7 years, 10 months ago

Im on Opti for 3 weeks and I've I had Subway twice- I feel horrible and scared my surgery will be cancelled.

Anyone else cheat or felt the same? I'd appreciate your story if you have one.

9 days till surgery btw

😔


Hidingaway posted a discussion topic 7 years, 10 months ago

Am I supposed to be having normal BM's while being on OPTI because they've been anything but! I faithfully take 2 Metamucil caps with every shake but I seem to go days without a movement.. And then when I do it's like water .

I also drink all t


Hidingaway posted a discussion topic 7 years, 11 months ago

Has anyone had experience with this hospital? They say they can't give me the time of my surgery until the day before? I'm pretty far away and would like to know beforehand 😔


Hidingaway posted a discussion topic 7 years, 11 months ago

Started Opti and I honestly don't know what all the negativity about the taste it...tastes just like a choc protein shake to me


Hidingaway posted a discussion topic 7 years, 11 months ago

i need to lose 110lbs and I'm sick over the lose skin I'll have afterwards.. Part of me thinks if I could lose the first 50 on Opti I could lose the other 50 on my own- anyone else feel/felt like this??


Hidingaway posted a discussion topic 7 years, 11 months ago

Just got word- MAY 19 is my surgery date..omg!!!!!!!!!!


Hidingaway posted a discussion topic 7 years, 11 months ago

As my meet my surgeon date approaches I find myself justifying my binging because pretty soon I wont be able to :(((

Is this normal? Did anyone go through this also??


Hidingaway posted a discussion topic 7 years, 11 months ago

What if don't like one flavour over another? Can I buy one weeks worth at a time? 

I meet surgeon on April 20 @Hotel Dieu and imagine I'll be buying that day?


Hidingaway posted a discussion topic 7 years, 11 months ago

Just wondering if anyone has had Dr.Grantcharov at St.Micheals in TO  for GBS and what their experience is...


Hidingaway posted a comment 8 years, 1 month ago
Reading that was like reading something I might have wrote...

Hidingaway posted a comment 8 years, 1 month ago
Wow!! Yes I've creeped you lol- your pics are soooooo...

Hidingaway wrote Tired and ready 8 years, 1 month ago

Being overweight like this feels  like your constantly wearing clothes that are too tight. I get in my car and I feel so uncomfortable, it's not my clothes- it's me, it's my skin.

Ive never ...


Hidingaway posted a discussion topic 8 years, 2 months ago

So what happens after the dietician & social worker app? I'm hoping I'm getting closer to meeting the surgeon.

Any info will be appreciated :)


Hidingaway posted a discussion topic 8 years, 2 months ago

Hello

Just wondering at what part of this journey will Opti come into play?

Does my dietician talk to me about it?

I don't see her till Feb so was just wondering

Any info will be appreciated :)


Hidingaway posted a discussion topic 8 years, 3 months ago

I've been told by a few that things seem to be progressing along quicker for me than it did for others.. Referral Oct/Nov, Orientation Nov, Sleep Study Dec and my app to meet my nurse Practioner is Jan.. Is it normal to not feel excited? To actually no

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