Mel_Be_Ti
Mel_Be_Ti posted a comment 12 years ago
You look beautiful! What an inspiration. You must be so proud.
Mel_Be_Ti posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Cosmetic Surgery question for post-opers - Hello post-opers.... I have been reading weight loss surgery books and I have seen a few shows where bariatric patients get cosmetic surgery after losing the weight.
Has anyon...
Mel_Be_Ti posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Waiting for my pants to fall - I lost 30 pounds in 42 days and I am still doing the one cup diet. Despite the weight loss I have really gone down a dress size. My pants are starting to slip a bit but not off my...
Mel_Be_Ti posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
BOOKS - Hello.
I talked about this on the Red Deer facebook group but I thought I would mention it here as well.
I asked for book recommendations about weight loss surgery and many p...
Mel_Be_Ti posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
First weigh in/ Journal check tomorrow - Hello everyone. I am going for my first weigh in/ Journal check tomorrow and I am nervous. I am afraid of what the scale will say. I know I have lost. I can see it when I look in ...
Mel_Be_Ti posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
Plastic Surgery - Watching TLC's my 600 lb Life, it got me thinking...is the excess skin surgery covered in Alberta. I remember at my second appointment in Red Deer that Dr. Farries powerpoint dvd m...
Mel_Be_Ti posted a discussion topic 12 years, 1 month ago
POPCORN - Hi. I know this is a lifestyle change and I have been doing very well but I do think of the future. Are we allowed popcorn after surgery or does it not digest well? Just curious. ...
Mel_Be_Ti posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Red Deer Patients: Splenda - Hi everyone,
I was wondering if any Red Deer patients know whether Splenda and other sugar free products are allowed? I know Dr Farries said no to artificial sweeteners. Does S...
Mel_Be_Ti posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Sugar Free Popsicles - Hi. I am not having surgery yet but I noticed on the forum that people recommend sugar free popsicles for after surgery.
What brand offers sugar free popsicles and where can yo...
Mel_Be_Ti posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Scale Problem - Hello everyone,
I am a little frustrated right now. I have a scale problem and I was wondering if anyone else has experienced this situation.
I weighed myself before my first...
Mel_Be_Ti posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Question regarding the Food Journal - Hi everyone,
I have a few questions regarding the food journal:
Other beverages aside, do you record your water intake?
Some days I eat cereal for breakfast. Do you eat 3...
Mel_Be_Ti posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
New Red Deer Patients - Blood tests - sharing my e - I just thought I would share my experience with the blood tests you are supposed to have when starting the program at the weightloss clinic in Red Deer.
I was supposed to fast f...
Mel_Be_Ti posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Taking PGX to control the hunger - Has anyone heard of PGX? It is a vitamin supplement that helps control the appetite and regulate the blood sugars.
I wonder if we can take it while doing the one cup diet? It mi...
Mel_Be_Ti posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
My first appointment today - some questions answer - Hello everyone,
So I had my first appointment today and it went well. The staff were very nice.
My next appointment is with the surgeon on Jan 23. I am told that I will b...
Mel_Be_Ti posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Length of time before surgery - Hello.
For those who have had surgery, how long did you have to wait before you had it? To clarify I mean from starting the program (first appointment, one cup diet, etc) - to ...
Mel_Be_Ti posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
Approved Beverages - Hi everyone,
I haven't started my one cup diet yet because my first appointment is Tuesday. I know I should wait until after my appointment to ask this question but is water th...
Mel_Be_Ti posted a discussion topic 12 years, 2 months ago
1 cup meal containers - Hey everyone,
I start my one cup diet on Tuesday. Someone on the forum (sorry I can't remember who suggested it) said that pyrex sells 1 cup containers with lids. Well I was j...
Mel_Be_Ti posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Red Deer Clinic Question - Hello everyone,
I finally got my call this week! I have my first appointment in January for the Red Deer Bariatric Speciality Clinic. I am so excited that 2012 will begin my we...
Mel_Be_Ti posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
RNY RECOVERY TIMES - Hello everyone,
I started on this forum back in the late summer/early fall. Depression and busy life led me away but I am back. 2012 is going to be my year. My new life.
I a...
Mel_Be_Ti posted a discussion topic 12 years, 6 months ago
Alberta Health Services Obesity Initiative -
I work in the media and we received this press release yesterday from Alberta Health Services that I would like to share with everyone. This is good news for people, like me, w...
Mel_Be_Ti posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
Inches Lost - Through the forum I have been reading about pounds lost through weight loss surgery but I am curious as to how quickly people have lost inches. Did you go down in dress sizes quic...
Mel_Be_Ti posted a discussion topic 12 years, 7 months ago
New to the Forum - Hello.
I am new to the forum. I came here to look for answers and to be able to discuss my issues with those sympathetic to my condition.
I have tried everything and I feel ...