hmtmomof4 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 3 months ago
The Dietician is NOT Always Right! - So I am 4 weeks post op.  I have been struggling very badly for the past 2 weeks with extreme thirst...so bad I can barely sleep ! My mouth is always soooo dry, my skin is crack...

hmtmomof4 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 4 months ago
Sooo Frustrating - Uggghh..I just need to vent. I am so frustrated with TWH.  Prior to surgery I thought they were all amazing! Now I'm not so sure...I've been calling since Monday morning to have...

hmtmomof4 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 4 months ago
Stomach Suture Line or Separation?? - So I have convinced myself that there must be a leak between my new stomach pouch and my old stomach.  Does anyone know if they actually separate the pouch from the old stomach ...

hmtmomof4 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 4 months ago
TWH Nurse Navigator - Does anyone have the # for this??  I had a paper with the # on it and I swear my 18 month old ate it, because I cannot find it ANYWHERE!! LOL I think one of their names was ...

hmtmomof4 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 4 months ago
Help! On The Verge of Going to ER.. - O...M....G! I am in such misery. I have been trying to go to the bathroom (#2) ALLLL day and I am not having any luck at all. I am 2 weeks post op today and up until now...

hmtmomof4 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 4 months ago
I Have Leftover Opti! - I really didn't enjoy the vanilla too much and I ended up buying 3 boxes of vanilla and 3 of chocolate.  I tried to return them to medical mart but they wouldn't exchange so I e...

hmtmomof4 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 4 months ago
Katie M - Hi girl! been wondering how your appt went. Were they able to test your iron? Since I don't go until Dec 9th I got my family Dr to give me a lab req. I don't see how we can ...

hmtmomof4 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 4 months ago
NEVER Full - So I sometimes wonder if Dr.Jackson actually did anything inside me!! I am NEVER full!  I'm on liquids still (10 days PO) but the little 1 oz. cups of liquid are never a pro...

hmtmomof4 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 4 months ago
I Can't Breathe! - Uggh I am so uncomfortable!  For the past few days I just feel like I cannot get a good breath of air.  My lungs are not congested at all and there is NO PAIN, I just can't take...

hmtmomof4 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 4 months ago
I Think I Figured it Out! - Was starting to get concerned about how everything was going down fine except for water....well I think I figured it out! Morning's are always good and as the day goes on I ...

hmtmomof4 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 4 months ago
5 Days Post Op...Is This Normal? - Hi Guys! So I am on day 5 post op now and doing OK....a little tired but moving around relatively easily.  No pain meds required. The only issue I am having is with wate...

hmtmomof4 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 4 months ago
Need Advice FAST! - OK so I  just got home from the hospital today..yayyyy!! I'm doing OK, with not TOOO much pain, but I would like to take a little something before bed. I opened the bottle of Ox...

hmtmomof4 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 4 months ago
I'm On The Bench.....What a LONG Day! - Hi everyone! Just wanted to pop in and let you know that I am on the bench. Sitting in my hospital room at TWH right now...sipping, walking and burping (nothing moving down ...

hmtmomof4 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 4 months ago
Please Talk Me Down Off This Ledge!! - I cannot believe that after a year of appointments driving back and forth to Toronto, it is finally my turn! I go in on Thursday for my surgery! I know the emotions I am exp...

hmtmomof4 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
Loosing too fast on Opti?? - Hey Guys! So I have just finished day 5 of Opti and I weighed myself this morning.  I have lost 13 pounds already!!! I went from 305 down to 292.  This seems kind of excessi...

hmtmomof4 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
Optifast Frustration!! - So I am on day 3 of Optifast and it has been HELL.  I feel terrible, shaking and a massive headache for two days now.  I'm soooo hungry!!! Why can we not eat ANYTHING while ...

hmtmomof4 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
Humiliation....Your Experiences? - So tomorrow is Day 1 of Opti for me.  I've said my goodbyes to all of the terrible food that got me in this position, and I'm also reflecting on reasons WHY I am doing this. ...

hmtmomof4 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
Sooooo Upset! - This could NOT have happened at a worse time. Last night I fell down a flight of stairs at home and tore a bunch of ligaments in my right foot.  I am in a cast and have to b...

hmtmomof4 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
Optifast Confusion - So I always thought the length of time onOpti was determined by your STARTING weight. The receptionist booking my surgeon appt. today told me that it goes by how much weight...

hmtmomof4 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
Dr. Grantcharov??? - Has anyone had this surgeon?? Any comments good or bad on him???   Thanks!

hmtmomof4 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 7 months ago
Am I The Only One???? - Who truly enjoys the Opti??? lololol We got to try some at the nutrition class and seriously I wanted to ask for seconds! I loved it just as it was....nothing else added. ...

hmtmomof4 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 7 months ago
TWH Patients - Where does everyone park when attending appts. here??? I've parked in the underground...HOLY $$$$.....cost me $36 to exit!!   I've parked across the road at McDonal...

hmtmomof4 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 7 months ago
What Happens Now?? - Hi All! I had my orientation back in March.  Since then I have had the following appts: SW - April Nurse - July (she confirmed NO further testing needed for me) ...

hmtmomof4 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 10 months ago
TWH Soooo Annoyed and Angry - So I had my orientation back in March and I have my first set of appts. booked with the NP and SW in July. They called me today and told me they had to reschedule my SW appt...

hmtmomof4 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
March Orientation at TWH - Hi All! I am soooo excited to start this journey. I received a letter in the mail yesterday that my orientation will be March 6th at TWH.  I'm slightly confused as St.Joe's ...
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