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binder's panucolectomy - Hello everyone, I'm scheduled for a paniculectomy on July 25th.  I still haven't had my preop yet, but I have been doing some research and reading (bad idea lol) I know that we n...

Ottawa peeps - Hello there ...   I`m wondering if anyone has a family dr who is current with gastric bypass and some of it`s needs and quirks of those of us with a pouch :)    

Doing my happy dance - I just got the best news today ... I was approved for a panni covered by OHIP!!! I am so freaking happy, I didn't think this would come through.  Looking forward to July, can't co...

Acute gas pain - Hello .... I'm 3 yrs out from RNY and have been experiencing the worst gas pains I've ever had.  On  my way into work this morning, it was particularly worrisome since I'd just had...

Trying to break bad - I`m sorry about the long post ..... I am almost - well I am 3 yrs post op as of next week and I have been getting into some bad habits over the last few months.  I wish my pouch w...

For the vets - I'm 3 yrs out and I've gained 10 pds in the last 2 mos.  Needless to say i'm freaking out, although I know it's normal to have some weight gain I'm just not ready to accept it. ...

Have you ... - Hello everyone   I'm 2 + years out and for a while now I always feel bloated where my new pouch is.  No matter what I eat or drink it's a constant feeling that makes me ...

regain / weight loss - I've been at a consistent weight for the past year, usually vary 1 pound +/- ... in the last week I've put on more than the usual and I am feeling very uncomfortable and scared....

Plastics in Ottawa - Good Sunday Morning   I'm 2 years out and looking into plastics.  Wondering if anyone in Ottawa would have info on surgeons and their experience and a ball park figure f...

Recipe input - Hello everyone.  We had a pot luck dinner at work the other night and a friend brought in a Quinoa broccoli and cheese bake, it was so yummy.  This is the recipe .... anyway to ...

Has anyone - Has anyone had issues with hernias post op  - I'm 2 yrs out and going for a scope in a few hours.  Just wondering if anyone has had theses ?   Thank you     ...

GTA - Heading to Toronto next month for training and will be staying in the Vaughn area.  I'm just curious to know which bariatric center would be the closest should anything happen. ...

feeling frustrated - Feeling frustrated and crappy. I'm going on 2 yrs post op and getting scared, more terrified that all the weight will come back.  I find myself eating more often as I never ...

The simply bar - Went into bulk barn with a friend tonight and I happened to go see some protein bars they have.  I spotted this one and it seemed pretty good to me .... just looking for some in...

Foiled by an orange colored friend ? - Just wanted to share a funny experience .... I was preparing a beef roast the other day with potatoes and carrots.  The little orange veggie who I thought was my friend ...

Not hungry - Hello ... I've noticed in the last week or some i'm having more days that i'm not hungry and than hungry days. I'll wake up and have breakfast but then I can go 5-8 hrs and ...

issues with meat ? - Has anyone else experienced this .... I'm 19 mos post op and the past few weeks I've noticed that every time I eat red meat it goes right through me, sometime i'm still eating and ...

pain - Hello everyone, I am 19 mos post and wondering if anyone else if having some pain. I've been having some pain on the left side lower rib cage, right behind my last rib at t...

Vitamins - Hello everyone .... Just wondering if anyone has been able to get B12 in bulk anywhere in Ottawa ? I'm able to buy bulk Multi Vits and Iron supplements in the states, but...

for Ottawa peeps - Just wondering where to buy Torani of Davinci SF syrup in Ottawa ?  I've only ever found them when I go shopping in the US. Thank you

Peer group in Ottawa ? - Is anyone aware if there is a peer group at the TWC in Ottawa.  There were mentions of maybe getting one started last year during one of my post classes, but I havent heard anythin...

freaking out - I apologize that it's long. I am 17 mos post op and for the past few weeks I have been having a difficult time with food and weight.  I feel like I have been loosing and ...

signature - How do I change my signature .... can't seem to find my way too that area anymore :(

NSV - I"ve started the couch to 5K and happy to say day 1 was good, day 2 kicked me in my lol looking forward to day 3 ... never thought I'd be running, and actually enjoying it :)  ...

For the ladies -  Kind of a frivolous post but still wanted to share.  Date night last with the bf and wanted to get something new, went to Winners a1227 is there nd I stumbled upon a very aweso...