kayakgirl posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
Doc suggested 2-3 weeks off... what do you think? - I met my surgeon last week and asked him whether he recommended 4 or 5 weeks off. He said 4 at the most but that in his opinion 2 weeks is optimal. He says that statistics show ...

kayakgirl posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
Great CBC radio show about obesity biases - CBC White Coat/Black Art program on medical establishment biases against obesity. With great input from Dr. Sharma. http://www.cbc.ca/whitecoat/2013/09/27/medicines-big-fat-bi...

kayakgirl posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
Gallbladder? - Can anybody tell me what a gallbladder attack is like? I've had sharp cramps across the top of my digestive tract (both sides), just where the diaphragm is, since Sunday night. ...

kayakgirl posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
Opurity multivitamins? - Hi all,  I am using these last weeks before surgery to research and purchase vitamins and protein.  I like the idea of the Opurity multi because it is one 1/day. And if ...

kayakgirl posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
WLS and menopause.... - Any thoughts or insight on how it is to go through both at the same time? Thanks

kayakgirl posted a discussion topic 10 years, 6 months ago
Questions for surgeon???? - Like most of you I have spent a lot of the last year researching various aspects of WLS and RNY. I go to support meetings, I follow OH and a Facebook group, and I have read a lo...

kayakgirl posted a discussion topic 10 years, 7 months ago
Beer funeral. Or should I say, wake... - I LOVE beer. Really. A lot. So today I went to my last ever Craft Beer Festival and sampled 15 different local brews. Indeed I sampled so many in such a short period of time tha...

kayakgirl posted a discussion topic 10 years, 7 months ago
Asthma and stress test - I had a treadmill stress test that didn't work out because of my asthma (I wasn't able to get my heart rate high enough). So now I have to do a test in which a drug is used to i...

kayakgirl posted a discussion topic 10 years, 7 months ago
Appointment with internist? - So on the same day as my pre-op class here in Ottawa I have another appointment with an internist. I am seeing him/her because I had a stress test that was inconclusive because ...

kayakgirl posted a discussion topic 10 years, 7 months ago
I got good news and then a crappy reaction... - First of all, I got good news today; I am scheduled for Pre-op Class on September 18 and to meet Dr. Yelle on Oct. 1. Now, the bad news; I just had an argument with my previ...

kayakgirl posted a discussion topic 10 years, 7 months ago
Two more important appointments booked! - Well...I have my pre-surgery class on September 18  and meet Dr. Yelle on October 1. Oh my goodness..... nerves are setting in!!!!!!

kayakgirl posted a discussion topic 10 years, 7 months ago
Last few appointments in Ottawa... - to finish up and I'm wondering if I should be patient or try to speed things along. I am waiting on an appointment at the thrombosis clinic and another for the ultrasound. I've ...

kayakgirl posted a discussion topic 10 years, 7 months ago
Still a few more appointments to go but.... - I bought myself some goal clothes in size M at a 60% off sale at the local consignment store.  A little early, I know...

kayakgirl posted a discussion topic 10 years, 8 months ago
Another post about time off work... - Hi all, Similar to a previous poster, I am wondering about time off. I am a Gr 5/6 teacher and need to be constantly "on" at work. I also work within a very strict schedule ...

kayakgirl posted a discussion topic 10 years, 8 months ago
Only 2 more appts to go! - So, I saw the NP last week and the Nut/Beh this week and have the go ahead from all three. I just need to go to the thrombosis clinic and to redo a stress test. Anyone have any ...

kayakgirl posted a discussion topic 10 years, 8 months ago
Nurse practitioner Ottawa - Had a wonderfully affirming appointment with NP Allison at OWMC and she says I'll probably have surgery in 5 to 8 months! She is lovely, smart, thorough and soooo positive!

kayakgirl posted a discussion topic 10 years, 10 months ago
Sherri C? - I wonder how she is doing after her difficulty time post-surgery? Anyone know?

kayakgirl posted a discussion topic 10 years, 11 months ago
NSF (Non-Scale Failure) - Took my beautiful kayak out to Meech Lake today for my first paddle of the year. I suspected that it might be a tighter fit in the cockpit this year after my less-active-than-no...

kayakgirl posted a discussion topic 10 years, 11 months ago
A goal perhaps...hmm? - I was up in Gatineau Park today hiking along the Parkway (still closed to cars) and dodging the steady onslaught of speed-cyclists. They are ruthless, yes, but also inspiring. I...

kayakgirl posted a discussion topic 10 years, 11 months ago
Easy question - Was the weight they measured today at the Orientation be the one that will be the basis of my "application" for OHIP-covered RNY? Thanks

kayakgirl posted a discussion topic 10 years, 11 months ago
Eeeeeks! - If I'm this nervous for the orientation, what will I be like for the surgery?!?!!?

kayakgirl posted a discussion topic 10 years, 11 months ago
Things I Will and Won't Miss After WLS -   I will miss; trying out new craft beers from local breweries fancy cheeses with fruit, baguette, and wine for dinner cherry pie turkey stuffing ...

kayakgirl wrote a blog post 10 years, 11 months ago
Things I will and won't miss... - I will miss; trying out new craft beers from local breweries fancy cheeses with fruit, baguette, and wine for dinner cherry pie turkey stuffing A...

kayakgirl posted a discussion topic 10 years, 11 months ago
Orientation appointment, but..... - Hi all, I received my info for my orientation appointment (April 26, 1 month after referral was received!) and I am pleased... BUT, there seems to have been a lot of peo...

kayakgirl posted a discussion topic 10 years, 11 months ago
Anxiety and dysthymia - Hi all, I wonder if any of you who have suffered from anxiety disorder and/or low grade depression found that your symptoms lessened after WLS? Thanks, Jennifer ...
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