ntensegirl wrote a blog post 8 years, 7 months ago
Pre-surgical (PAAT) - SO, I found out that my pre-surgical (PAAT) appointment (which is the day BEFORE my surgery) is going to be October 5th at 10:15. Wow, now that there is a time that really solidifi...

ntensegirl wrote a blog post 8 years, 7 months ago
one week til opti - so it is exactly ONE WEEK until i start opti. I have just ordered my bariatric one a day chewable vitamins for my first 3 months, I will go with ones i can swallow after 3 months. ...

ntensegirl wrote a blog post 8 years, 7 months ago
13 DAYS TIL OPTI :S - So here it is...I am only 13 days away from the 3 weeks of opti....that is less than 2 weeks!!! I thought when I started this process back in February that it would take FOREVER to...

ntensegirl posted a discussion topic 8 years, 7 months ago

I was just wondering how much people lost on opti before surgery.. Like how many weeks were you on it and how much did you lose.. I start my three week opti in 15 days :/


ntensegirl posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago

Hello. Good morning! I was just wondering...for those that have HAD either dr mary ann aarts or dr jamie cyriac...what was your experience...my meet the surgeon was with dr aarts but she said I may have dr cyriac. So just wondering. 

 


ntensegirl posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago

How do I put a timeline on my thingy?


ntensegirl posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago

Hello i have surgery with dr mary anne aarts or dr Jamie cyriac on October 6th...i heard that some surgeons send people home with shots they have to take.. And this could cost $300.00.. For people that had either surgeon.. Did they send you home with t


ntensegirl posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago

I got my surgery date!!!!! October 6th with either Dr Mary Anne Aarts or Dr James Cyriac...AND she told me I could have green veggies so I am allowed CUCUMBER!! will be on OPTI for 3 weeks so starting September 15 :)  I GOT THIS!!!! 


ntensegirl posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago

So....I got inquisitive!!  I called my surgeons office (dr mary ann aarts) to inquire about wait times for surgery. I told her that i had my virtual appointment this coming Friday...She looked in the appointment book, and she said that The earliest app


ntensegirl posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago

I was thinking of getting my fiancee to get me a  yonana for my birthday..so that when I get to my pureed stage (since Im allowed mashed up bananas) I can have a guilt free ice cream...anyone else have one???


ntensegirl posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago

On August 14th I get to meet my surgeon via OTN...I will be meeting with Dr Mary Anne Aarts out of Toronto East General Hospital. From Ratemd I have seen that she has some pretty glowing reviews which definitely makes me feel a lot better. I was just w


ntensegirl posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago

Hello 

for those that have had their surgery at TEGH.....were you able to have the 2 cups of vegetables??? and what about broth?? was it the 20 extra calories above the opti??

TIA :)


ntensegirl posted a discussion topic 8 years, 9 months ago

so I had my sleep apnea follow-up...turns out that i have sleep apnea..surprise surpise lol Now my question is this..I have my pre-surgical class on august 5th, and then I am hoping to have surgery by October (since I am going through TEGH), so as long


ntensegirl posted a discussion topic 8 years, 9 months ago

does anyone know if TEGH has WIFI? and IF I have people bringing me to the hospital, and they have to stay, is there a deal that is given on hotels?


ntensegirl posted a discussion topic 8 years, 9 months ago

Hey all!! I have my presurgical class on August 5th, I have been told that my surgical site is going to be TEGH...so at least I know that part, I dont have a surgeon as of yet. I know that my consult with a surgeon will now be done by video (I am near


ntensegirl posted a discussion topic 9 years, 1 month ago

YAY!! I have my first nurse practitioner appointment. not bad considering my orientation was only on feb 27th :) and found out today about my appt :) looking forward to getting this ball rolling!!! :)


ntensegirl posted a discussion topic 9 years, 1 month ago

so first and foremost, orientation was feb 27th. I like to think that i was pretty prepared for all the scare tactics and all the information that was thrown at me. It definitely helped me knowing at least 4 people that have already been through the pr


ntensegirl posted a discussion topic 9 years, 1 month ago

my orientation was feb 27th so YIPPEE!! now it is the seemingly long wait to find out if i qualify. does anyone know how long it takes for them to get back to you letting you know if you qualify or not? 


ntensegirl posted a discussion topic 9 years, 3 months ago
orientation papers - YAH YAH And more YAH!! Family doctor called last week and said that the bariatric clinic was going to be sending out my orientation papers in the mail :) Im not sure how long THAT ...

ntensegirl posted a discussion topic 9 years, 4 months ago
NEW HERE - so im new here :) and im excited to start my journey!! I have done the first couple things to begin my journey, first i learned as much as I could about the surgery before actually...
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