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 ...
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