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Stomach scope in Ottawa? - My family doctor referred me to specialist for a stomach scope due to a possible stomach ulcer and said it would be about a month or so until I heard back from them.  That was 2.5 ...

Another year! Really? :-( - Well I have been on this journey for about 5 months now and it has been a real test of patience.  Recently I was told it would probably be another year until I have surgery.  I mus...

One Minute Flax Muffin - Low Carb - Has anyone else tried these? they are awesome and have 11g protein too.  They can be easily modified using a little sf syrup or other stuff - very versatile.  Would this be somet...

1 minute microwave poached eggs - You can poach eggs very easily in the microwave in 1 minute - saves time and tastes just as good in my opinion: http://www.food.com/recipe/microwave-poached-eggs-118761 Yum...ok ...

Scrollbar from hell? - Anyone else hate the new scrollbar??  I try to scroll down and keep hitting the link to bariatric surgery in Mexico.  So annoying. 

Shirataki/Miracle Noodles post op - Just wondering if people eat shirataki tofu noodles or miracle noodles post op?  I know many can't eat pasta and rice but these are made of other stuff. I use them all the time pre...

Gallbladder v RNY? - For those who had their gallbladder out laproscopically before RNY, how do the two operations compare? I know recovery takes longer as they are doing more "stuff" in there, but ar...

Spironolactone, glumetza, diane-35 after rny? - Does anyone know if these can be taken after rny surgery?

Will they refuse/delay process due to pulled abdom - So I pulled the muscle that is in and over my ribcage on one side and have been told to try to rest it as much as possible.  This is not easy as the side muscles are used a lot in ...

Ottawa - 1st assessment - mail or phone? - Hi there,  Does anyone in Ottawa know whether your appointment for the 1st assessment is given by mail or phonecall?  I am having trouble getting anyone on the phone, keep getting ...

Depression better after surgery? - How do you feel surgery has effected depression if you had it in the past?  Has it gotten better, stayed the same, or gotten even worse?  Have you been able to stop taking medicati...

"Stable mood" questions - One of the criteria for being eligible for surgery is to have a stable mood for a minimum of one year.  I have been on antidepressants for the last decade to help with the hormonal...

I am feeling the same way and find myself sometimes eating carby...

Sounds familiar - I have always been very active no matter what my...

Ottawa - How long until 1st assessment? - Anyone know how long from the orientation until the 1st assessment?  I have heard 4-6 months but that seems pretty long.

Soup vs drinking with meal?? - How come it is ok to eat soup with stuff in it but not to drink with a meal?  I wondered this today as I ate my soup at lunch.  Isn't it the same thing?  Food and liquid?  Or am I ...

How long were you off work after surgery? - I have heard anywhere from 2 weeks to 2 months.  I am thinking 2-4 weeks?

Got orientation date in Ottawa - My orientation will be on September 27th in Ottawa. It really made my day!

Anyone waiting for Ottawa Orientation? - Is anyone else waiting for their orientation session at the Ottawa Hospital? I am hoping to have mine soon and was wondering how long people are waiting.  I was referred the beginn...

PCOS anyone? - Just wondering if anyone else has PCOS and used WLS to help with the symptoms.  If so, did it work?  What procedure did you have?  I have PCOS and my doctor has been recommendin...

Scared to miss food - Was referred a month ago for RNY and have done a lot of research. One thing keeps bothering me though and that is worrying surgery will kill the enjoyment I get from food.  When...

Ottawa wait time to surgery? - Hello there - this is my first time posting on this forum.  I was referred to the Ottawa hospital about a month ago by my doctor.  Does anyone have any idea how long it will tak...