NorthernFireWoman
NorthernFireWoman posted a discussion topic 8 years, 6 months ago
HI,
I'm over a year out from my surgery. Holding steady at a good weight, very active, and eager to continue on the right path. I have just moved to southern Alberta from northern Ontario. As a post-op, can I transfer into the Alberta program
NorthernFireWoman posted a discussion topic 9 years, 5 months ago
Wow, I'm in Onederland! - Well, it's been over 10 years, but here I am. Under 200 lbs. 70 lbs down since Opti in mid-June. 13 inches off my waist, 11 off my hips, 2 1/2 from my neck. No more plus sizes, ...
NorthernFireWoman posted a discussion topic 9 years, 7 months ago
Rub-a-dub-dub, I fit in my tub! NSV - Yes, that's right, my sides don't touch the tub and EVERYTHING gets wet! I waited over 8 weeks to make sure my incisions were okay. What a surprise & such a simple joy to have a r...
NorthernFireWoman posted a discussion topic 9 years, 8 months ago
How do you celebrate now? - Hi everybody,
I'm coming up on a great milestone in my weight loss journey - 50 pounds lost since I started Opti in late June (RNY in early July). I've had a bit of a setback wit...
NorthernFireWoman posted a discussion topic 9 years, 8 months ago
Can't keep food/liquid down (this post is a little - A few days ago I started to struggle with keeping things down, no matter how slow I go. I had RNY about 5 weeks ago.
I have started to lots of small burps followed by clear slime ...
NorthernFireWoman posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
Almost 4 weeks post-surgery, really struggling wit - Hi,
I had my RNY surgery on July 7. Everything went well, no complications. Losing about 3 pounds a week. I'm following eating instructions and tracking my diet, getting about ...
NorthernFireWoman posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
Out of the hospital - Hi,
Surgery on Monday went well & I was released today. Staying at a hotel close by for the next couple of days. The pain is bearable. My temperature was going up earlier but all ...
NorthernFireWoman posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
Last packets of OPTI, on our way tomorrow - Hi,
We leave tomorrow for my surgery on Monday. My anxiety hasn't been as bad since my pre-op 3 weeks ago, but I'm starting to feel nervous again. I drank my last package of Van...
NorthernFireWoman posted a discussion topic 9 years, 10 months ago
Got my date! Hotels for St Joe's in TO? - Hi everyone,
It's almost go time! July 7 at St. Joe's in Toronto with Dr. Sullivan. I'll have to go to TO a few weeks ahead of time for a pre-admission and to pick up my opti. ...
NorthernFireWoman posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
OTN appointment with Dr. Sullivan - I passed my psych follow-up (they were concerned about PTSD from my house fire a few years ago) and I've been cleared for the next step! Just got a call that I'll be doing the OTN ...
NorthernFireWoman posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
OTN questions - Hi,
I'm from northern Ontario, referred through Sudbury. I've received my letter saying that I'll be getting an OTN appointment with a surgeon. I'm wondering what to expect at t...