StevesGal
StevesGal posted a discussion topic 13 years, 12 months ago
Made it to the TWO-derland club! - Due to the extreme heat of late, I haven't been able to get out and walk as much as I would like (I've done a few 'mall walks', but it's not the same to me). Finally, this week, I...
StevesGal posted a discussion topic 14 years ago
How to add Surgeon/Surgery info to your profile bl - Under "My OH", there is a section called "My Journey". Under that, click on "Surgeries". You will be able to add/edit your info there.
StevesGal posted a discussion topic 14 years ago
Problem with Sig block - For the past few days, my signature block isn't showing my Tickers, even though they show up in my Message Board sig block. Any suggestions?
(Now that I've posted this, what's ...
StevesGal added a goal 14 years ago
Sit comfortably in a regular lawnchair.
StevesGal posted a discussion topic 14 years ago
SF Popsicles - Chapmans vs Popsicle Brands - I find it difficult to find Chapmans around, so I purchased Popsicle brand today. When I got home, I compared the two on the Nutrition and Ingredients charts:
Chapmans:
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StevesGal posted a discussion topic 14 years ago
Pat-60 is on the Bench! - I've received a message from a friend of Pat-60's letting me know that she's had her surgery (on Monday) and is up and walking, and doing well. She'll be picking Pat up tomorrow t...
StevesGal posted a discussion topic 14 years ago
So when do I start feeling cold? - Everyone's been saying how you get cold immediately after surgery. Well, here I am, 11 days post-op, sweating like a pig. (Which is an oximoron, since pigs don't sweat ... but I ...
StevesGal posted a comment 14 years ago
Rebecca, I hope you're feeling better. I can't relate because I'm...
StevesGal posted a discussion topic 14 years ago
Post-Surgery Bathroom Accessory Suggestion - The best thing to have at home, for post-surgery use, is a toilet 'enhancer'. One of those things you attach under your toilet seat that brings up the height. Trying to stand up ...
StevesGal posted a discussion topic 14 years ago
Rough couple of days - I've been feeling pretty good, tired, but good. Until yesterday.
DH gave me my Innohep shot as usual, and all of a sudden, I had a wave of lightheadedness, and felt like I was ...
StevesGal posted a discussion topic 14 years ago
I'm Home!!! - I got home about 11:30 this morning, and have been walking, sipping and sleeping a lot!
Thanks to everyone for your kind words and good wishes on Joy's post.
I guess I also h...
StevesGal posted a discussion topic 14 years ago
Tomorrow's the Day!! -
I'm having surgery in the morning.
Ding dong the bells are gonna chime.
Pull out the stopper.
(Man, I want a Whopper!)
But get me to St. Joe's on time!!
StevesGal posted a discussion topic 14 years, 1 month ago
Oral Hygiene and Optifast - I went for a dental cleaning this week. I have a great hygienist, and we laugh a lot.
Just as she starts my cleaning, she stops, grabs some Kleenex and grabs for my tongue. Sh...
StevesGal posted a discussion topic 14 years, 1 month ago
Really missing my NSAIDs right now - With surgery only 5 days away, I've had to stop taking my Naprozen. I take them for my early carpal tunnel syndrome as well as my sciatic. My carpal hasn't been bother me too muc...
StevesGal posted a discussion topic 14 years, 1 month ago
Optifast - 9 days down, 5 to go - One week tomorrow, and I'm under the knife! I'm getting in all 4 of my OF's every day, and augmenting that with the broth, jello, crystal light. I've made popsicles, but have onl...
StevesGal posted a comment 14 years, 1 month ago
Kersten-Jane - you are a very beautiful person. You don't need to be...
StevesGal posted a discussion topic 14 years, 1 month ago
Optifast - Day 5 - Day 5, and I'm feeling great! And I've lost 7 lbs since Monday! (A little tired from working 13 hrs. yesterday, that's all.)
I've been getting all 4 OF packets each day, and t...
StevesGal posted a discussion topic 14 years, 1 month ago
How do I change my weight and BMI tickers? - When I use the EDIT option, I change the high weight (or high BMI), but all that happens is the high number resets, instead of the ticker moving down the number of pounds / BMI tha...
StevesGal posted a discussion topic 14 years, 1 month ago
First 2 days on Optifast - and other stuff - Well, I started my OF yesterday. I don't find it that bad - not great - but if you kick it up a bit with some flavour, they're not bad. I even added some strawberry juice I had (...
StevesGal posted a discussion topic 14 years, 1 month ago
Last Meal/First Optifast - Well, it has begun.
Last night, DH and I went out for dinner - my "last supper" as it were. We went to Milestones. Artichoke and Spinach 3 cheese dip and chips, caesar salad, ...
StevesGal posted a discussion topic 14 years, 1 month ago
O/T - Saturday Funnies -
Dear Noah,
We could have sworn you said the ark wasn't leaving till 5.
Sincerely,
Unicorns
Dear Twilight fans,
Please realize that because vampires are dead and have no b...
StevesGal posted a discussion topic 14 years, 1 month ago
I think I'm coming down with a cold - Will this affect my surgery date?
My throat is scratchy and that's the best sign for me to be getting a cold. I've taken my inhaler (I always get bronchitis when I get a cold...
StevesGal posted a discussion topic 14 years, 1 month ago
Wow! What a change in this OH member! -
Check out this woman's amazing change! Scroll all the way to the bottom of her blog for the pics.
http://www.obesityhelp.com/morbidobesity/members/profile.php?N=M1018576038
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StevesGal posted a comment 14 years, 1 month ago
Excellent! Looks like we have the same bike, too!
StevesGal posted a discussion topic 14 years, 1 month ago
Saturday Night Funny - John Pinette is one of the funniest guys I've seen! Here's Part 1 of a 6 part show on YouTube.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Daj_mijJMCI&feature=related
About Me
Hamilton, ON
Location
43.9
BMI
Surgery
06/29/2011
Surgery Date
Nov 27, 2010
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