gavinw
gavinw posted a discussion topic 14 years, 6 months ago
Thyroid problems. - Hi all, after loosing 60 pounds in 2 months, I came down with several problems related to the Optifast program. I had renal failure (Kinsey's ) and other problems. Now my thyroid ...
gavinw posted a discussion topic 14 years, 7 months ago
Blood pressure post op - Has anybody experienced low blood pressure due to the surgery? Since my kidneys failed I have experienced low blood pressure. Has anybody else had this?
gavinw posted a discussion topic 14 years, 7 months ago
Taking pills after surgery - I have a quick question for those who have had the surgery. When can you start taking small pills? Meds.
gavinw posted a discussion topic 14 years, 7 months ago
Finally home - To let you all know I am finally home after spending extra time in the hospital. Apparently very dehydrated being on optifast to long which caused my kidneys and prostrate to shut ...
gavinw posted a discussion topic 14 years, 8 months ago
Optifast and sickness - Has anyone out there had problems with being on optifast and throwing up? I have been on the stuff for a week, have two more weeks to go and I have thrown up twice. Is this normal...
gavinw posted a discussion topic 14 years, 9 months ago
Saunas after surgery - I have a question for those who have had the surgery. Are we allowed to take saunas after the surgery? I don't mean right after, I mean when we are well on the road to recovery? I ...
gavinw posted a discussion topic 14 years, 10 months ago
Optifast and other stuff - I will be seeing the surgeon later this week to get my date. I will be taking my bike, so I would like to know how big the Optifast boxes are? I understand they are powder and not ...
gavinw posted a discussion topic 14 years, 10 months ago
Premier Protien Shakes yum yum - Has anybody else noticed the Premier Protien shakes from Costco are different? I bought a few cases since they were cheap and when I had one today, they were milkier, thinner and a...
gavinw posted a discussion topic 14 years, 10 months ago
surgery and hernias - I have a question for those who had abdominal hernias before the surgery. When we have the surgery, does the surgeon put in new mesh for the existing hernias? They will be using t...
gavinw posted a discussion topic 14 years, 11 months ago
fullbar from Costco - Has anybody tried the Fullbars from Costco? They have 2 flavours, peanut butter and cocoa. They look like rice crispy squares which have been made with something else. They say it ...
gavinw posted a discussion topic 14 years, 11 months ago
Premier Protien Shakes yum yum - Our Brampton Costco finally got some in after many months of pressure from me and to the Premier company. The thing I got from Costco head office for Canada is that they were getti...
gavinw posted a discussion topic 14 years, 11 months ago
Surgeons letter to Family Doctor - Has anybody requested their followup letter from the Surgeon to your family doctor, or the doctor who refered you? You be supprised to see what the segeon says about you. My famil...
gavinw posted a discussion topic 14 years, 11 months ago
Weight loss after 2 months. - This is mailnly for the guys out there who have had the surgery. I am trying to find out the average weight loss for guys two month after their surgery. My work provides clothing o...
gavinw posted a discussion topic 15 years ago
Dr's visit and I think all is well - I had my first meeting with Dr. Klien today, went ok. He asked me to stop taking a certain drug before the surgery. Asked me a few questions, and what I knew about the surgery. We ...
gavinw posted a discussion topic 15 years ago
Br. Berstiens and Optifast. - Quick question here, Optifast, would you say it is similar to Dr. Berstiens protien drinks also made from Nestly?
gavinw posted a discussion topic 15 years ago
VSG from HRRH? - Has anybody had the VSG done from the Humber group in Toronto? I know they prefer to do the RNY, but OHIP covers the VSG as well, and because of my conditions with lots of meds nee...
gavinw posted a discussion topic 15 years ago
Wagners and WLS - Another question, I am seeking anybody out there who has been diagnosed with Wagners, any type, and are seeking or have had the WLS completed.
gavinw posted a discussion topic 15 years ago
Question about Optifast. - I am reading a lot about Optifast, and the benifits is has. I have a question, or two. Is optifast a protien drink? When we are on optifast before surgery, is that all we have? Is...
gavinw posted a discussion topic 15 years ago
After orientation - no call yet. - How long is the average time you wait after orientation to get your list of doctors' appointments? It has been nearly 2 months and nothing. I see many people who had March meeings ...
gavinw posted a discussion topic 15 years ago
Optifast - Hi all, the search for this subject is not great. there are a lot of threads for optifast, but I am trying to find out a few questions, if some-one can answer.
1. DIN number fo...
gavinw posted a discussion topic 15 years ago
Time Line for appointments - I am trying to figure this out to see what time line I should expect from referal to surgery. My referal was sent in last April. I had my orientation in Febuary this year. When sh...
