Poe2004 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 9 months ago
RNY vs VSG? - Dr. Eliosoff in Ottawa is helping me navigate the process.  I was referred to him by my cardiologist in December.  Alfter a few meetings, he sent my referral for WLS at the end of ...

Poe2004 posted a discussion topic 11 years, 10 months ago
Ottawa - Davinci syrup -  Just an FYI . . . Winners on St. Laurent has sugar free Kaluah and Amaretto flavors for $7.99.

Poe2004 lost 2 lbs since Apr 27 11 years, 12 months ago

Poe2004 posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Ottawa - Orientation - Friday April 20 - I'm going to the orientation/Surgical assessment on Friday @ 1:00.  I was wondering if anyone else from the board is going to that session.

Poe2004 posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Ottawa - Surgical Assessment ? ? ? -  Hi all... I was wondering what the surgical assessment entails in Ottawa. I've had 2 referrals sent for WLS.  One by Dr. Eliosoff around Feb. 20th, and one by Dr. Dent on Ma...

Poe2004 posted a discussion topic 12 years ago
Any suggestions for buying a trike? -  so... I'm on a waiting list for surgery.  The surgery likely won't be until at least this time next year. I want to be as healthy as possible going in to the surgery.  So, I ha...

Poe2004 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Is is possible ... OHIP pay for DS in Montreal? -  I have decided that I want to have DS, instead of RNY.  There are so few doctors that perform the surgery, and I've only heard of 1 in Ontario.   I would like to have my surger...

Poe2004 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Duodenal Switch? -  Are there any surgeons in Ontario that do DS surgeries?   I have been researching surgeries, an am likely going with DS because I take NSAIDS for back pain and arthritis.  I've...

Poe2004 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Why did you choose RNY? -   I'm just at the stage or researching what surgery I want.  My doctor told me to research RNY, DS & the sleeve.  I have done a fair bit of research, but have not yet chosen which ...

Poe2004 posted a discussion topic 12 years, 3 months ago
Why did you choose DS? -  I'm just at the stage or researching what surgery I want.  My doctor told me to research RNY, DS & the sleeve.  I have done a fair bit of research, but have not yet chosen which s...

Poe2004 lost 3 lbs since Dec 30 12 years, 3 months ago

Poe2004 wrote a blog post 12 years, 4 months ago
First meeting with specialist to talk about surger -  Today was my first meeting with the weight management specialist (Dr. Eliosoff) to talk about surgery.  I was referred by my cardiologist.  They both feel surgery is the best opti...

Poe2004 added a goal 12 years, 4 months ago
exercise to tighten and minimize extra flab and skin; belly, bat wings, etc.

Poe2004 added a goal 12 years, 4 months ago
be comfortable around new people, rather than thinking if they are judging me

Poe2004 added a goal 12 years, 4 months ago
make new, supportive, and fun friends!

Poe2004 added a goal 12 years, 4 months ago
Save enough money for Plastic Surgery.

Poe2004 added a goal 12 years, 4 months ago
Lay in the bathtub and actually be under the water not half in half out.

Poe2004 added a goal 12 years, 4 months ago
Have more energy

Poe2004 added a goal 12 years, 4 months ago
Be able to sleep through the night

Poe2004 added a goal 12 years, 4 months ago
Not to always be in pain - knees, feet, ankles, hips, back!

Poe2004 added a goal 12 years, 4 months ago
remove the symptoms of my PCOS

Poe2004 added a goal 12 years, 4 months ago
Wear knee-high boots that actually fit on my calf

Poe2004 added a goal 12 years, 4 months ago
feel confident instead of always wondering what people think about my size

Poe2004 added a goal 12 years, 4 months ago
schedule a surgery date
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