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Lisa3756 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Update - So I met with Dr. Klein and then got a second opinion from Dr. Huynh. The risks apparently outweigh the benefits in my case and surgery is not an option. I'm really disappointed ...
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Lisa3756 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 10 months ago
Ok everyone... - ...cross your fingers, wish me luck. I have my appointment with Dr. Klein tomorrow. Hopefully I can sleep tonight. I will keep everyone posted.
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Lisa3756 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
Friend on the bench - I don't know if you remember me posting awhile back about a friend of mine. She was reconsidering surgery because of lack of support. Well, she had her surgery yesterday in Ottaw...
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Lisa3756 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
What do you think? - So after my disappointing news here in Ottawa, I email misgroup (thanks Dawn) explaining my circumstances and outlining the reasons why Dr. Yelle doesn't want to do my surgery. Tw...
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Lisa3756 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
Thanks and clarification - Hi all! First off I'd like to thank everyone for your support. You truly are a great bunch and it made me feel better to have so much support and good wishes. I am not giving up...
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Lisa3756 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 11 months ago
I'm going to stop posting for awhile - I'm completely devastated. I went to see the surgeon yesterday and he doesn't want to do the surgery. This is due to the fact that I've had surgery twice on my stomach before and...
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Lisa3756 posted a discussion topic 13 years ago
Ottawa's new meal planner for after bariatric surg - As I posted earlier I have both the 'old' and 'new' versions of the guide we are given in Ottawa to follow. To quote from the new guide:
"Stage 2: For the first few days to abo...
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Lisa3756 posted a comment 13 years ago
LOVE the top!!
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Lisa3756 posted a discussion topic 13 years ago
OT - Again - Grumpy - So for some reason I seem to be in a grumpy mood today, so I thought I'd post this in case anyone else needs a laugh. I can't remember if it was posted here before or not but it's...
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Lisa3756 posted a discussion topic 13 years ago
OT - CT scans in Ottawa - If anyone needs a CT scan in Ottawa I would recommend checking into having it done in Wincester Hospital. It's only about an hour away and the wait times are between 2-4 weeks ver...
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Lisa3756 posted a discussion topic 13 years ago
I'm a magnet - And not a good one! I swear the closer I get to surgery the farther away it gets! I spent part of yesterday working on getting my last test scheduled (in another hospital, in ano...
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Lisa3756 posted a discussion topic 13 years ago
Article on RNY - http://www.lenoxhillhospital.org/press_releases.aspx?id=2106
Any thoughts?
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Lisa3756 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
Sugars - What's the difference between sugar and sugar alcohol? I bought a Jello dessert that has 0g sugar and 5g sugar alcohol. Does it affect your blood sugars like regular sugar does ...
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Lisa3756 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
Update on Wendy E. - I was speaking with her sister today. She was in a lot of pain and had a lot of nausea yesterday but is doing much better today! They are keeping her another night and she shoul...
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Lisa3756 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
I don't get it... - I try very hard not to be judgemental, especially with people who obviously struggle with their weight. I'm there myself and hate being judged. Having said that I just had to sha...
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Lisa3756 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
Scope - So...I had my scope on Friday. For those of you who read some of my previous posts you'll know how scared/worried I was based on a really bad experience last time I had a scope. ...
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Lisa3756 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
NSV question - What was your favourite/most emotional nsv?
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Lisa3756 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
Cheers! Whey Protein Coolers - Bulk Barn has PVL Whey protein coolers. They are 80cals, 0 sugar and 20g protein in 600mls of water. They come in Cran'Raspberry, Peach punch and Lemon Ice Tea flavours. They're...
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Lisa3756 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 1 month ago
WLS and travel - There is a slight possibility that I might have the opportunity to travel to Singapore for work in September. It is looking like my surgery could be in August. I'm wondering what...
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Lisa3756 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Federal government employees - I work for the feds. If I have no more sick leave left (I've had a couple of surgeries over the last couple of years and am just now getting back from a negative number of days) w...
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Lisa3756 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
OT - Size small - I went for an appointment last night to look at new masks for my CPAP. One of the ones I wanted to try are the nasal ones (the ones that sit just in your nostrils). The woman who...
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Lisa3756 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Another frozen treat! - Made these the other day and they're delish!! You could substitute strawberries for any berries.
1c strawberries
4oz lite cream cheese
1/2 c skim or 1% milk
1/8 c splenda (o...
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Lisa3756 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
OT - Excerpt from the book "Diary of a Mad Fa - by Stephanie McAfee
Has anyone read this book? I'm only a few pages in and so far it's really funny.
... why doesn’t this gym have a separate area for fat girls? Girls...
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Lisa3756 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
East Ottawa coffee? - Try as I might I have not been able to make it to the last few meetings here in Ottawa. So I was just wondering if anyone would be interested in meeting for coffee at the Tim Horto...
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Lisa3756 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
TMI question - Sex - Fun Friday topic? - I don't know if anyone will want to respond or not, but has WLS affected your sex life, either for the better or worse?