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WLS Process Wait Times - Bumped yet again - I think it's about time to bump up/repost this link.  We seem to have a lot of 'newbies' on the board, so this is a good reference for them. EricaFG created it, I'm just bringin...

But I'm expecting a good result because a friend of mine had her...

St. Joe's Hamilton - Charlton Parking Closed - If you're going to St. Joe's and usually use the parking off Charlton ... FYI:  It's closed from May 2 - June 27.  http://www.stjoes.ca/media/Charlton%20P%20lot%20closure.pdf ...

OT - Big Sale at Penningtons - For those of you who are losing weight (or will be) and don't want to spend a lot of money on new clothes that you'll be too big for soon (and you don't want to keep depending on V...

Need a CT Scan - The Internist said she wanted me to have a CT Scan to check out a spot on my liver.  She said that, in 99% of the cases, it's nothing (a cyst), but she couldn't tell what it was cl...

Sleep Test - And how I figured out how to get that - I had my sleep test last night, and I'm exhausted!  I didn't sleep well - different bed (harder mattress), wires everywhere and the HVAC system buzzing overhead all night.  Hopeful...

Really P*ssed at DH and MIL!! - Venting .... My DH took the kids to his parents for Sunday night dinner (I was working).  That's fine with me. So, as usual, before they go to bed, the kids call me.  DH proc...

For anyone who was heavy before gaining this weigh - I've always enjoyed looking at the "Before / After" pics on OH, and I've seen quite a few women who were as heavy or heavier than me get down to 150 lbs and look gorgeous.  I have ...

Wish I could help, but I don't have any post-op experience. Maybe...

How long from Internist to Surgeon appts? - (I hate making up titles (and I really hate "Question" with no indication, so I get right to the point!) So, any ideas?  And after that, how long to Surgery class?  I see there ...

Crystal Light with Fibre! - My friend just gave me a sample.of Raspberry Peach Crystal Light with Fibre (singles packs).  Not bad! Calories        10 Fat                  0 g Cholesterol     0 mg Sodium...

Internist Question - What can I expect with my internist appt this week (St. Joe's Hamilton)?  (Length of time it takes, too, if you know.) Thanks.

Ultrasound Question (for the "pros") - I had my ultrasound yesterday. First, man, she pushed hard on my ribcage. Second, why do we need one?  I'm assuming it's to evaluate the quantity of Optifast and the location...

Proceeding nicely, thank you! - For some reason, my guardian angel(s) have been looking out for me, in the journey to WLS. After my referral going astray, it found its way to St. Joe's.  My orientation was Mar...

Well, ain't you cute!

Trudy, I am sorry to hear about the passing of your aunt. Please...

I think we could all use a chuckle right about now - A WOMAN'S WEEK AT THE GYM  If you read this without laughing out loud, there is something wrong with you. This is dedicated to everyone who ever attempted to get into a regula...

Greek Yogurt - it's not all high protein - On my way to work today, I stopped by Sobey's in the Meadowlands (Ancaster).  I found the Liberte Greek, which is what I was looking for, but the woman who was restocking the yogur...

Got my Internist appt! - For next Thursday, April 7th!!   What happens after this appt?  I can't remember all the people that are seen prior to the surgeon.  I think there's one more, then the surgeo...

Krista Called!! - They had a cancellation for tomorrow, so I'm seeing the SW at 10:30, and the Nurse and Dietican @ 1pm.  My original appt to see the Nurse and Dietician was June 10! Can you see ...

Got a new scale - I was in the ReStore (Habitat for Humanity) and came across a digital bathroom scale.  It also shows BMI, body fat percentage and calories required to maintain that weight. And ...

Great start! Recording your intake is great. Another idea is to make...

Costco US question - Do I need a separate US membership, or can I use my Cdn one?

Wait Times - Repost again - For those who are new, or need to update ... The original post is by EricaFG (thanks Erica for creating this). Please add your name, hospital you will be going to for surge...