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Good morning an hour earlier...... blah! The upside is that the weather is supposed to stay above freezing all week so I'm hoping to get out for some walks with my crazy canine buddy ;)
QOTD: I've tried lots of wild meats since my family are hunters and for the most part I enjoy them, but I'm always a bit leery.
3 months post op
B - greek yogurt, spoonful low fat granola
S - boiled egg
L - 2 chicken skewers
S - 1/2 protein bar
D - chicken casserole
S - turkey pepperette
Note : CC I tried the turkey breakfast sausage and they were pretty good ,,,, I'd say they taste similar to a sausage patty. I would like a bit more spice but I'd still buy them again since they are great nutrition wise.

Hi, Does anyone know of any surgeon that performs panniculectomy surgery? I live near Belleville but will travel. thanks so much.
You still have your tool, and it's time to make better choices. Start weighing your food, logging, and being accountable to yourself. Join us on the What Are You Eating Thread. There is great support there and it helps to keep your head in the game.
Like Leslie said, Optifast is more for pre-surgery. The point of Optifast is to shrink your liver to make the surgery safer. Start eating dense protein, like chicken breast, steak. If you have room after that, eat a little veg. Stay away from the carbs for now to stop the cravings. Talk to your Centre about seeing the SW to get guidance with eating issues. You can't live on Optifast for the rest of your life, so you have to develop new strategies. We are here for you. You've got this.
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.
Good morning everyone. Another butt freezing weekend, sigh. This morning I'm going swimming and then to yoga.
QOTD: What different food have you eaten that was way out of your comfort zone? I had to get drunk to eat mussels for the first time. Since surgery I really don't eat them that often. Once tried alligator and it did taste like chicken.
The eats today at 4 years 7 months are:
B. Coffee coffee coffee - all decaf
L. Japanese noodle bowl made with shirataki noodles, an egg, shrimp, broccoli, avocado on top.
D. Cajun spiced pork chop with broccoli and buttah
S. Hot cocoa before bed
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.
My timeline on my signature is for Guelph, but it is almost 5 years old now. The staff have been great there.
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.
Hello. I had a friend do an Optifast program with
VILLAGE HEALTH
OPTIFAST clinic85 Laird Drive, Suite 201 Toronto, Ontario M4G 3T7 T. 416 445 4459 F. 416 445 5130 E. [email protected] www.villagehealth.ca You are monitored by a Doctor. Not sure if they deal with PostOp patients you can call and ask. Good Luck!
If you are only 2 yr out call your centre and see the Dietitian. Optifast really is for pre op or the medical diet route. Speak to your GP as well to get into therapy. there is a reason why you are not losing. You need to deal with those demons. Seek therapy to see why you are eating . You can do it
Optifast is given by prescription only. Usually only folk apart of the medical/surgery program can get optifast. You may call your centre and see if you can get into the medical program
Hello..
I had a gastric bypass Feb 2017.
I've made some pretty crappy decisions over the last 365 days. I have managed to gain quite a bit of weight back.
I'm trying to get back on optifast. Is there not a way to get it...at all?
I have spoken with TWH nurses. I have spoken with my family doctor. So far no luck.
Anyone?

Referral: Sept/2015 Orientation: Dec/2015 Social Work: Jan/2016 Nurse: Mar/2016 Nutrition Class: Apr/2016 Psychometry: May/2016 Nutrition App: May/2016 Food Tracking: June/2016 Surgeon App: Oct/2016 Optifast: Jan/2017 Sugery: Feb/03/17 TWH.
Not taking a B6 supplement, but do take a sublingual B12. I heard taking B6 can cause damage if you overdo it. Did they test your B6. Maybe it's one I need to add to my 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.