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Fiber - I went to Shoppers and Walmart the other day and asked the pharmacy if they had Benefiber. First, they looked at me like I was nuts. Second, they told me that they haven't had it i...

1st day of Opti! - Well today is the start of my optifast! I havent had my first drink as it is still a bit early. But I made it last night to have ready for this morning. I have my decaf coffee crys...

Sport Chek Friends and Family Event! - If any of your are interested in any of the FitBit products OR anything else that Sport Chek carries Today and Tomorrow ONLY they are having a Friends and Family Event that include...

Adding flavour to Optifast - Hey all!  I know that some of you have been posting about Vanilla Optifast being the spawn of satan.. so I ask.. what are you tricks of drinking the vanilla optifast? I know some ...

vitamins on optifast - Should I be taking  any multivitamin while on opti?? I start opti in 2 weeks and just wondering if I am supposed to be taking a multivitamin or anything else while on optifast? The...

Vitamin Help!! - GUYSS!!! HELPP!!! I'm looking for the calcium citrate that I need after surgery, in the chewable or liquid form. I'm just wondering where you all bought yours? Because.... I can't ...

Toxic Relationships - I am feeling a bit frustrated and confused lately regarding my relationship with my mother. I'll give you a bit of a background. I am now 22 years of age, and when I was 16 I was ...

FitBit! - Well.. after many days of researching the pros and cons of all the activity trackers I have come to the conclusion that the FitBit will work best for me! I have ordered one, but un...

Being prepared - okay.. so now that my surgery date is fast approaching I'm freaking out for being prepared after surgery when I come home from the hospital.  My questions: 1) what exact vitamins...

HELLO EVERYONE! - Hello everyone!  Been a while.. I've been super busy with work.. etc... But good news!! Dr. Hagen's office called me today and told me that they have a cancellation appointment!  ...

A bit nervous now - So I don't know what the heck is going on, but for the last couple of nights I've been having dreams about my upcoming RNY surgery. I am so excited for the surgery, but I think now...

costco - I see a lot of women on here saying they buy their protein supplements, etc, at costco. Is it beneficial and cost effective to have a membership to costco for after surgery? Just w...

Well Well Well! - well well well! I received a call from Dr. Hagen's office yesterday stating that he will be on vacation for the week that my surgery has been scheduled. So it will have to be pushe...

Surgery Date - Well it's here! I finally received my surgery date this morning! So happy!! -Michelle

weight loss tracker - Hey guys!  I just wanted to know how you get that thingy on the bottom of your signature that tracks your weight loss progess?   Thanks! -Michelle

dr hagen patients - Just wondering if there are any of you out there that have recently been given a surgery date from Dr. Hagen? And how long will it be until surgery from the date you were given? Ho...

Sleep Study Follow Up - Hey All!  I went and had my follow up appointment with Dr. Glazer since my sleep study....anddddd *drum roll please*......no sleep apnea for me! So Dr. Glazer has said that I am i...

blah :( - went to see dr.glazer today.. told him i dont snore and that i have never snored...sending me for a sleep study anyway?? ughhh the process is once again being elongated.. so muc...

support meetings - Hey guys! Just wondering if any of you know where and when the support group is for HRRH patients that live in North York!?  Thanks!! -Michelle 

Question about Dr. Glazer appt - Hey All!  Hope everyone had a fantastic christmas and new year!! for all you pre-op patients..2014 is our year!!  One question i have for the people that have had surgery ...

Vitamix! - Hell All!  Just wanted to let you guys know that I recently purchased a Vitamix! Let me tell you, this thing is going to come in handy post op! I have always wanted one but no...

do you know how long i've been wanting to wear calf boots?!...

wow! you look amazing for just 5 weeks! keep it up!

Foley Catheter?? - So I was reading up on some stuff about surgery and I came across an article that talks about possibly having a foley catheter after surgery? Is this true? And if so, do they in...

Dr. glazer - So my rn/sw/rd appointments are tomorrow due to a cancelation which I am really happy about! But when I called Dr. Glazer's office they said they couldn't move my appointment with...