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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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