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So I was denied about a year ago, because I hadn't done a medically supervised diet in the last six months. So I've been doing weigh****chers, (with very little success), and I'm just wondering what they want as documentation goes, weigh****chers is almost all on the app now, I only went to a couple meetings. What will I need to provide them? If they don't accept that, can I just submit my diet journaling? I don't want to have to wait another year to be referred again. Is there anything else I need document wise?
(I was denied from the Guelph clinic, but this time it could be either Guelph or Hamilton clinic that assesses me)
Good morning -- in just under the wire ;)
I'm at my mom's house for a couple days with the little nugget. It is even more challenging than I expected. She did not sleep well last night. We went our for breakfast this morning and then to the hardware store for a couple things -- mainly a nightlight for tonight. They had those salt lamps which are great. We have one at home. But this one didn't have a dimmer switch, just on/off, so that wouldn't work as well through the night.
QOTD: I love having a nice dinner, either at home or out, some quiet time, and maybe a little TV. We are both homebodies so we like being at our house. We used to do date nights at the mall, go for dinner, and then wander around the shops and look at puppies at the pet store -- even after we got puppy 1. They closed the pet store, which I totally understand (puppy mill dogs, etc.), but now we don't really go to the mall.
Post-op four years.
Breakfast - nut bar
Snack - eggs, bacon, ww toast
Lunch - well, somebody left my leftovers at the restaurant... Not to point fingers, but I was told to carry the little nugget lol. So it wasn't me. I was told my instructions weren't clear enough...
Snack - Greek yogurt and banana
Dinner - chili
Snack - well, not pudding because I didn't bring any with me lol.
All water and vits.
my memory has been horrible for years, i've been anemic since my early teenage years. I now get iron infusions and the only time my memory gets a tiny bit better is when my iron comes up. You are likely anemic or close to. I get my blood work results online, please contact your lab and see if this is possible for you. Most labs have the option now, you either pay a fee yearly or they are offered to you free just have to sign up. i have dyna care and pay about $22 a year
Referral Feb 14 2014; Orientation July 30 2014; 1 on 1's Feb 17, 2015; Pre op May 27 2015; Surgery date June 16, 2015
Good morning all. So sorry to hear you had such a disastrous weekend :( I guess that saying "when it rains, it pours" applies. Let's cross our fingers that everything is uphill from now on! I met a friend on Saturday for breakfast after picking up my new glasses..... ohhhhh to see clearly at work again.
QOTD: I would have to say that my perfect evening is pretty simple. In the milder weather my favorite thing is to have a fire outside and just spend the night socializing with a few friends over a few drinks. A nice getaway to the northern fresh air and being out on the boat at sunset is another ideal evening.
B - greek yogurt
S - 1/2 protein shake
L - 2 chicken skewers
S - egg bite
D - chili
S - 1/2 protein shake
Good morning everyone. This weekend was a bit of a sh**show. One thing after another went wrong, and it looks like it will cost us some money. DH threw out his back trying to fix things. I am hoping for an uneventful week this week. So many good things can be said for a quiet night at home by the fire, feet up, watching TV or reading a good book or magazine. A foot massage with Body Shop Body Butter would just take it to a whole 'nother level.
QOTD: What is an ideal evening for you? Not expensive, just your fav thing to do.
The eats today at 4 years 8 months post-op are:
B. Let's all sing the coffee song of our people.
S. scrambled egg, 2 slices of bacon, half of a luscious rich avocado, spicy cheese melted on the egg.
L. AV's Rotisserie Spicy Buffalo Chicken salad with celery stalks for scooping
D. Stroganoff meatballs over buttah'd cauliflower rice with a little garlic powder.
S. Hot cocoa before bed because it is the song of the old people.
Totals 1046, Carbs 27, Fibre 10, Fat 74, Protein 70
Vitamins, Omega 3 oil,
1 hour at the gym with weights and recumbent bike.
Have a great day everyone.
CENTURY CLUB MEMBER at 6 months post-op.
Referral to Guelph Feb/13, Sleep study and all bloodwork and ultrasound May/13, orientation July/13. Nurse, NUT,SW Sept/13, 2nd NUT, nurse and SW, 3rd round and cleared for surgery Dec/13. Pre-op Apr 7/14, Surgeon May 2/14, Opti Jul 3/14, surgery Jul 17/14.
I added decaf coffee crystals to both vanilla and chocolate, lots of ice and mixed it up in the Magic Bullet. That helped to cut the sweetness. It's just a short time on Opti. You've got this.
Try to avoid buying big tubs of protein powder pre-op. Your tastes will probably change very quickly after surgery. Bulk Barn sells bulk vanilla, unflavoured, and chocolate whey protein powder. Try a small amount and see if you like it. DO NOT boil whey powder, it will curdle and turn gross.
CENTURY CLUB MEMBER at 6 months post-op.
Referral to Guelph Feb/13, Sleep study and all bloodwork and ultrasound May/13, orientation July/13. Nurse, NUT,SW Sept/13, 2nd NUT, nurse and SW, 3rd round and cleared for surgery Dec/13. Pre-op Apr 7/14, Surgeon May 2/14, Opti Jul 3/14, surgery Jul 17/14.
Hi there,
I don't have my actual report from my bloodwork. All I know is they didn't call me so I think everything's okay. How can I get a hold of that bloodwork? My sample menu is AWFUL food. Chips, protein shakes, smoothies, candy. I get all of my supplements in as prescribed.
RNY Oct. 27/17. HW 289; SW 285; GW 144; LW: 161 CW: 196 FML: Fighting regain :(
Lucile can you provide some sample menus and what you take for supplements.
Also can you post your latest blood work.
CENTURY CLUB MEMBER at 6 months post-op.
Referral to Guelph Feb/13, Sleep study and all bloodwork and ultrasound May/13, orientation July/13. Nurse, NUT,SW Sept/13, 2nd NUT, nurse and SW, 3rd round and cleared for surgery Dec/13. Pre-op Apr 7/14, Surgeon May 2/14, Opti Jul 3/14, surgery Jul 17/14.
I'm about 17 months post op. I swear to God my memory has gone kaput. I used to be soooo sharp before my surgery. I couldn't even remember my alarm code today. What is going on?!! Anyone experience this?
RNY Oct. 27/17. HW 289; SW 285; GW 144; LW: 161 CW: 196 FML: Fighting regain :(
Hello everyone; I am new to the group & will begin Optifast April 1. Trying to get body & soul prepped for post-surgery. I am scouting now for protein powders I "like"[taste testing] and have read with interest the posts regarding favourite brands/flavours.
Does anyone have recommendations around flavourings to add to plain protein powders? Saw Jordan's Skinny Mixes in various flavours [0 sugars, 0 carbs, 0 cal] in Homesense. Has anyone used these? Thought next I would head to the health food store to check out basic flavourings like raspberry, orange etc. Any suggestions?
BTW, I've tasted the Optifast. Chocolate is OK, but found the Vanilla much too sweet. Before I commit to purchase my full supply has anyone added flavouring to the vanilla? Worried if I buy just chocolate I may get well & truly sick of it before the surgery.
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