Cyndylw
Cyndylw posted a discussion topic 14 years, 8 months ago
essentials for pantry?? - I was wondering, what are MUST HAVES in our pantry/cupboards and fridge post surgery? I find it hard to figure it out espescially since I live with 2 people who are have normal tu...
Cyndylw posted a discussion topic 14 years, 8 months ago
Can you stomach re-shrink??? - Hey everyone, I have a quick question, after my stay at "the chez civic hospital" and not eating being able to eat, even when I kept telling them I had to, I feel like since I've ...
Cyndylw posted a discussion topic 14 years, 8 months ago
Home from the Hospital after a 4 day stay - Hey everyone!
WHAT A WEEK!!! Monday I woke up with a sharp apin in my side just under my left rib, it hurt so bad I asked Tim if he had had a dream where he punched someone in...
Cyndylw posted a discussion topic 14 years, 8 months ago
How big? and how often? - How big should my sips be?? I checked my book and I can't find an approximation.
Also how often should I be eating I've been doing every 2-3 hours is that ok?
Cyndylw posted a discussion topic 14 years, 9 months ago
peanut butter? - So I wanna do some shopping tomorrow for this stage and next stage of food. My next stage says I'm aloud peanut butter and I am a peanut butter snob I have only ever eaten Kraft s...
Cyndylw posted a discussion topic 14 years, 9 months ago
Swimming? - I forgot to ask at my one week follow up.... When can I go swimming??? I miss it so much?
Cyndylw posted a discussion topic 14 years, 9 months ago
weight loss and an NSV - Hi everyone, I had my one week app on wednesday, I got my staples removed (one of my incisions still looks a little open, kinda... which means ugly scar but i'm willing to live wi...
Cyndylw posted a discussion topic 14 years, 9 months ago
Eggs!!! Can you say YUM! - According to Ottawa you may progress to pureed food as soon as you are "feeling up to it" I've been doing really well getting all my protein and liquids in, despite hospital trips...
Cyndylw posted a discussion topic 14 years, 9 months ago
Staples instead of Stiches? - So another question, when I woke up in the hospital they informed me that I had staples instead of dissolvable stiches, which I was ok with until the nurse was like "I've NEVER se...
Cyndylw posted a discussion topic 14 years, 9 months ago
Sneezing ? - Does anyone have advice on how to sneeze without it hurting so bad??? I sneezed yesterday and it was only a little on and OMG i thought I was gonna die
Cyndylw posted a discussion topic 14 years, 9 months ago
I'm alive and well - I am also on the bench!!!!! I meant to send a msg on friday but, my phone wouldn't let me write a msg here.
I'm doing well a bit of pain, I just took my first gas-x to help wit...
Cyndylw posted a discussion topic 14 years, 9 months ago
Got my surgical time - EEEEEEEEP!!!!!! it's exciting and nerve raking!!!!!
I have to be there tomorrow morning at 6:30am... My surgery is booked for 8am.... Wish me luck!
Cyndylw posted a discussion topic 14 years, 9 months ago
One Day left of Opti - 4 more shakes, then SURGERY!!!! Gotta call tomorrow and get my time, I'm so excited!
Cyndylw posted a discussion topic 14 years, 9 months ago
I got yet another question - Yes this is another last minute jitter question. The meds that I'm on now (prestiq, and metformine specifically) how do I take those after surgery? The surgeon nor the pre-op appt...
Cyndylw posted a discussion topic 14 years, 9 months ago
Where to buy?? - To all those who are going or have gone through the Ottawa WMC, or anyone else who can help.I live in Ottawa and I'm trying to find the right post-op vitamins, I can't find chewab...
Cyndylw posted a discussion topic 14 years, 9 months ago
I appreciate you all soooo much - I wanted to put up a quick post, saying how much I really appreciate everyones support. I posted the other day saying I was having trouble with the Opti, and you guys and gals wer...
Cyndylw posted a discussion topic 14 years, 9 months ago
Question to those who's surgery have been postpone - I know I shouldn't be worrying about this yet, but I was reading the main roux-en-y forum and girl's surgery was postponed by a day, so she went out for chinese and was full after...
Cyndylw posted a discussion topic 14 years, 9 months ago
Hard days on Opti - OMG I was going so strong and then yesterday, i spontaneously started crying when I saw a commercial for a chicken sandwich, and then all day today I have been wanting food so bad...
Cyndylw posted a discussion topic 14 years, 9 months ago
cold fx on Optifast??? - So I'm 14 days from surgery and my fiance and his mom (who I live with) are both SUPER sick (one has a cold the other has flu like symptoms), can I take cold fx or anything like i...
Cyndylw posted a discussion topic 14 years, 9 months ago
A Question on behalf of my Mother-in-Law - Hi, my mother-on-law was asking about the optifast diet, she was hoping to get onto the optifast program, does she just ask for a referral to the Weight management Clinic from her...
Cyndylw posted a discussion topic 14 years, 9 months ago
Pre-Admission at the Civic - Hey everyone! I have my pre-admission for surgery tomorrow morning at 8:45. The lady who booked my appointment, said it can take up to 3 hours at this appointment..... My question...
Cyndylw posted a discussion topic 14 years, 10 months ago
Post Op Birth Control question - I was just wondering what the most common means of birth control all you women are using, or planning to use after surgery.
Thanks
Cyndylw posted a discussion topic 14 years, 10 months ago
First Opti Down - So it's not that bad, I can see how it gets old fast, but I will just keep my chin up and be as positive as possible... I made my second youtube video of me trying it the first ti...
Cyndylw posted a discussion topic 14 years, 10 months ago
Last minute optifast question - Hi everyone!!!
I have a question about caffein.... I have seen many people make a "frappachino" of sorts with there opti, using the vanilla opti and folders hazelnut instant ...
Cyndylw posted a discussion topic 14 years, 10 months ago
Youtube - Hey... I started a channel on youtube to chronicle my journey if you wanna check it out here it is http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PDNZqcMCKVM
Please be nice I'm nervous about it ...
