Madelaine2000
Madelaine2000 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
B12 - Most of what I have read, we need to take B12 sublingual. I saw some today that was a dissolvable strip like the Listerine ones you can buy for your breath..what can anyone tell me...
Madelaine2000 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 2 months ago
Walk-in clinic conversation - So I had to pop in to get something for this horrible sinus infection and I told the doctor that I needed to get better as I was having surgery in 3 weeks. Of course she asked what...
Madelaine2000 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Costco/Pre-op? - I don't live near a Costco but my husband travels to Winnipeg sometimes twice a week. If I bought a membership and I or my husband went there before my surgery, what should/could I...
Madelaine2000 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Vitamin questions/sorry if its been posted ALOT! - Please forgive me, I am not a vitamin guru and need lots of help. For VSG surgery.. requirement for Vitamin D3 is 1000-2000 a day and the vitamins Im thinking of getting do not hav...
Madelaine2000 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Its finally going to be my turn! - I just booked for VSG with Dr. Ponce de Leon in Mexico for May 22. After all the research and emails, I am comfortable with this decision and I hope to be losing in no time. I can'...
Madelaine2000 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
I DID IT!!! OLA MEXICO - I booked my flight and surgery for Mexico..May 21 flight, May 22 surgery and the start of a new me! I can not believe that I am thisclose to starting to be free of this weight..and...
Madelaine2000 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Vitamins? - I have been reading alot of info about vitamins..when to take them, how etc..but in case I have to order from the states and then pick up myself from the border town, I want to get...
Madelaine2000 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
If you went to Mexico??? - How did you know how long to book for your return ticket? I know we are 2 days in the hospital and 1 day in the hotel..so I was thinking 1 more day just to be sure? Does that sound...
Madelaine2000 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
VSG and popsicles/juice problem - I havent had my surgery yet but I am wondering if those of you who have gotten through this stage can advise me of what to tell my aftercare people. I have to watch my sugars/carbs...
Madelaine2000 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 3 months ago
Today's Provincial Budget - Just had a thought, do you think there will be anything in it that may open up funding for this program? I dont folllow politics much but saw it on the news this morning and that w...
Madelaine2000 posted a comment 13 years, 3 months ago
Awesome!! Im so excited for you!
Madelaine2000 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
Reactive Hypoglycemia and Surgery? - I havent had my surgery yet but am preparing myself by doing tons of research. I want to have as much info with me when I meet the surgeon and I am a little concerned about the foo...
Madelaine2000 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
San Diego Health Stores - I am a Canadian who will be visiting this city and would love to know if anybody buys their post surgery bariatric shakes, powders etc from a local store and if so which one? The s...
Madelaine2000 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
Protein Shakes - Just doing more research and wondering why you chose the protein shake that you did? did you even have a choice or was that the one and only advised by your physician? Ive noticed...
Madelaine2000 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 4 months ago
Canadian/Mexico/Revenue Canada questions - For any of you Canadians who recently had surgery in Mexico, would you please enlighten me about if/ how you were able to use it on your income tax return. I have been doing some r...
Madelaine2000 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 5 months ago
VSG Bougie size - How did you know/decide what size your surgeon would use? Did you have a choice or was it the surgeons decision? Because I am leaning towards going to Mexico, anyone who went there...
Madelaine2000 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 5 months ago
If you had to fly home - For those of you who flew somewhere else for your surgery, how were you feeling for the flight home? Did you stay a couple extra days after your surgery before you flew home? I nee...
Madelaine2000 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 5 months ago
Answering machine only now at St. B Clinic - When I called there right after I got my "you meet the criteria" letter I spoke with Andrea. I called today for some more information and they now have a voicemail and you can lea...
Madelaine2000 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 5 months ago
Bariatric Fees if You Pay for It? - Those of you much more knowledgable in this please jump in with your information.I know that lap-band is not covered at all under our Manitoba Health, so that, for now, puts that o...
Madelaine2000 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 5 months ago
For Justlori - Just wanted to wish you good luck with your upcoming surgey. This long road of anticipation is almost done and I am so happy for you. Wishing you a speedy recovery and look forward...
Madelaine2000 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 5 months ago
Barium swallow - I am only at the "met the crtiteria stage" however, I have been reading what to hope and wait for next..what is the barium swallow and what does this tell them?
Madelaine2000 posted a discussion topic 13 years, 6 months ago
New here and looking for any info you have... - I am so glad to have found this website a couple of months ago..I am so happy for all of your stories and hope one day, to have my own to post. My doctor sent a letter on my behalf...
