straberryz
straberryz posted a discussion topic 13 years, 10 months ago
next ottawa appt? - so I have all my appt dates, if I dont have a follow up on any of them, is the next step a surgery class? or meet the surgeon? how many weeks/months in ottawa is the average wait f...
straberryz posted a discussion topic 13 years, 10 months ago
c-section and RNY comparable recovery? - Ive had two c sections, first one alot worse than the other (but the second time around I knew to not double up on pain meds, rest lots, so I could heal properly)
Is a c secti...
straberryz posted a discussion topic 13 years, 10 months ago
Ottawa great up to 450lbs scale - someone was asking, well PC in the kanata superstore has them on Clarence for 20, normally 40. its really nice,comes with an upright stand, calculates lbs, kg or stone, bmi, % of b...
straberryz posted a discussion topic 13 years, 10 months ago
Ottawa leak test - how diligent is the Ottawa hospital for leak tests post op?...do you get one?...two? And can you develop a leak later on after you leave the hospital? What makes you more likely to...
straberryz posted a discussion topic 13 years, 10 months ago
better RNY sucess with a lower b\mi? - This is just something ive noticed looking through hundreds of before and after pics and reading stories...
If you have a lower BMI (40) compared to a higher BMI(50-60) do you h...
straberryz posted a discussion topic 13 years, 10 months ago
About alcohol again - a few times a year (canada day weekend ) i drink. At the cottage, with all my friends, and ya, we drink too much. I never saw it as an issue, I dont drink at bars, at home during t...
straberryz posted a comment 13 years, 10 months ago
yay! Ive been following you since pre-op, and youve done fantastic,...
straberryz posted a discussion topic 13 years, 10 months ago
skin and pores question - After weight loss did anyone notice an improvement in their skin? Or was it the opposite?
I have pretty good skin, no wrinkles yet (crosses fingers) but i have large pores, espe...
straberryz posted a discussion topic 13 years, 10 months ago
weight loss surgery magazine??? - can anyone recomend any books, or even better magazines, specific to weight loss surgery? It would be nice if i had a monthly magazine to flip through with new recipes ect, without...
straberryz posted a discussion topic 13 years, 10 months ago
how did you cope with your life change? -
I'm a pretty busy lady with my work, maintaining a big home, taking care of two kids fulltime on my own, but since the divorce about 2 years ago Ive been able to manage okay......
straberryz posted a discussion topic 13 years, 10 months ago
ottawa parkdale clinic help pls - ok so I have to get my bloodwork done right before my app at 1045 at the civic...she said to go to the parkdale clinic
is this the parkdale clinic thats in the medical tower...
straberryz posted a discussion topic 13 years, 10 months ago
HELP How do I explain to pre-teen daughter with bo - Ive been keeping my surgery hush with my daughter but she overheard me speaking of it, and she was asking, and i said oh its nothing right now, ill talk to you after school about i...
straberryz posted a discussion topic 13 years, 10 months ago
I got the first call!!! - Had my orientation december, and wasnt expecting a call until fall, but I got the call this morning...yay! so this is my first nurse appointment ( this wednesday the 13th), Im to s...
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straberryz posted a discussion topic 14 years, 1 month ago
Long time no see...wieght gain :( - I havnt really been on OH for a couple months. I found it almost made my wait till surgery seem slower!
I just wanted to ask everyone if they found that they gained wait while w...
straberryz posted a comment 14 years, 3 months ago
i havent been on OH in ages, but I logged on tonight, and your...
straberryz posted a discussion topic 14 years, 3 months ago
insane rates for life insurance if your obese??? - I have no medical probs other than asthma, my bmi is 42, I dont smoke, work from home, never been in a car accident etc...but my life insuance rate is 70 a month for a 500,000 poli...
straberryz posted a discussion topic 14 years, 5 months ago
my ottawa info session and timeline info - Went really well, Ive been reading so much the past couple months though, I didnt really learn anything new other then selling optifast online is actually illegal? LOL, im not sure...
straberryz posted a discussion topic 14 years, 5 months ago
vagina question - I read on a different forum that this lady after losing over 100 lbs, her vagina wasnt well... as tight?
Does this really happen? Is there a way to prevent it?
Sorry if thi...
straberryz posted a discussion topic 14 years, 5 months ago
gerd? hiatal hernia? - The past two months ive had bad heartburn throughout the day, my eating hasnt changed, but i have gained 15 lbs.
whats the difference between heartburn, and gerd? what are the ...
straberryz posted a discussion topic 14 years, 5 months ago
Ottawa info sesion - What should I expect? Do most people bring a support person? Are you weighed in private?
straberryz posted a discussion topic 14 years, 5 months ago
YAY!! i GOT IT :) - I got my letter from the ottawa civic! I had such a shitty day too, so this really made it better. lol. I actually squeeled and did a little jump.
My info session and first appo...
straberryz posted a discussion topic 14 years, 5 months ago
Has this happened to anyone else? - About a year ago, i was shopping at winneers with my 2 year old son, and this man came up to be and said how wonderful he thought it was to have two babies so close in age...he tho...
straberryz posted a discussion topic 14 years, 5 months ago
Eating anything and staying thin.... - anyone else have a spouse who can eat whtever they want and always stay thin....
My finace can eat anything he wants, whenever he wants, and he always stays in shape, mind you, ...
straberryz posted a discussion topic 14 years, 5 months ago
Question about Ottawa info session - I spoke to the weight loss managment clinic last week and she said she saw my name on her spreadsheet for the next mail out for the info session.
does anyone know how often the...
