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Does anyone know if they sell Bariatric Advantage chewable calcium, or calcium soft chews at the Humber pharmacy? I have tried to find a phone number online, without success

I have my six month f/u with my surgeon tomorrow. I was always hoping that I would have lost 100lbs by six months. I have lost 87 pounds as of yesterday, and my 6 month date is the 24th. I am a little disappointed, but still extremely happy about what

I have searched the forum for answers, but there is just so much information, 

The dietitian from Humber just left me a message that my serum

I was at the Humber bariatric clinic today.  When going over my vitamins, the dietitian told me I only need to take 1 prenatal a day.  I had been taking two.  She said, that if my bloodwork I had done today shows any deficiencies I would need to add a

I have been in the hospital all week.  I developed a "pseudo anurism" on my left femoral artery.  It was where they inserted catheters last week to do my cardiac surgery.  If there is a rare complication, I will be the lucky person to get it!  So they

Well, I finally had my heart surgery on Monday.  Have been waiting over a year, longer wait than for my wls.  I feel like I was hit by a truck.  Everything hurts right now.  Today a little better than yesterday.  I swear they must have dropped me in th

I have to take my calcium 2 hours separate from another med I take three times a day. Sometimes my timing is off and I don't get the three doses of 500mg in.  I cannot skip the other med, it is a heart pill.  My question is, does anyone take 750mg two

My family doctor just called me, she had ordered a bunch of bloodwork for a baseline.  I had the labs done on Tuesday when I was 4 days post op, had surgery the previous Friday.  Apparently my liver enzymes are very high.  I am going to have them retes

I am home now, feeling good about my surgery.  No pain really, tolerating fluids and full fluids well.  If I didn't have the heart issues after my surgery, I could almost say it was a "breeze".  Really!!  I have some med changes so crushing pills is my

had my surgery Friday. All went very well until my heart started acting up on Saturday. Moved  me to telemetry,  Dr glazer matching me closely. He came to see me 3x yesterday and once today. He is amazing! He is trying some different meds. He wants to

My turn tomorrow!  Packed and ready to go!

Can't wait to get to the bench.  

judy

I am trying to get my vitamins organised for a couple of months post op.  I bought the centrum select for adults 50+ chewable tablets, and I have the B12 that melt under your tongue.  I was at Shoppers and could not find any chewable or liquid calcium

Got a call late today, surgery date April 24!  I am so happy!  I start Opti tomorrow for three weeks.  I am even excited to start that!

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Saw Dr. Glazer and Dr. Huynh this week.  All is a go.  Dr. Glazer feels my medical problems  can be managed.  My blood thinner may be an issue though.  I take Pradaxa and have to stop 72 hours before surgery, then probably injectable thinner while in h