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So good to have you back Meg!
Wow I can't believe the kiddos are those ages... seems like just yesterday that you were announcing that you were pregnant. My 2 were 25 months apart and I rarely remember them having a nap at the same time even though I'd plan it that way. You definitely need to cease those moments of alone time ;))
QOTD - I have always enjoyed gardening but can't say I have done much other than a few flowers and bushes along the house. I usually grow some tomatoes in containers on the patio but have not added anything due to COVID. Luckily we live in "produce central" as far as Ontario goes so I can pick up super fresh fruits & veggies at roadside stands at very low cost. I'll support the local farmers 
B - protein shake with blueberries
S - greek yogurt
L - 1/2 egg & mushroom wrap
S - 2 turkey pepperettes
D - baked chicken, asparagus & cauliflower
Gotta get drinking,,,, I'm only at 1.75 L
Hey everyone :)
Tuesday? Is it Tuesday already? Lol. We are going all out on gardening this year. DH built four raised planter boxes for veggies and herbs. We had an existing box of strawberries and raspberries -- they were actually here when we moved in six years ago and I've kept them going. We are also doing some containers and I still have my window plants -- those are my relaxing hobby plants. Currently aloe babies, geraniums, and herb seedlings.
The little nuggets are currently having a nap :) it's rare that they sleep at the same time. LN1 is 21 months old and LN2 is 3 months old.
QOTD: do you garden? Have you started growing anything this year because of Covid? We decided to expand when it seemed like some grocery items were becoming hard to find but it seems like things have normalized quite a bit which is a relief. I have major food scarcity issues from my childhood -- also a contributor to my overeating. I'm glad that things have calmed down in terms of panic buying and hoarding. I'm most looking forward to seeing how the cherry tomatoes turn out. The rest of the plants are DH's babies ;)
Post-op five years and two months.
*NB* my menus are carbier than my "normal" bariatric eating due to breastfeeding.
Breakfast - protein fudge popsicles
Breakfast 2 (DH surprised us with eggs and bacon) - eggs, bacon, half piece of toast
Snack if needed - carrots and PB
Lunch - ham, cheese, crackers, pickles
Snack - Greek yogurt, banana, splash of granola
Dinner - burgers and veg
Snack - protein posicles
All water and vits. Currently taking prenatal multi, B12, vit D, and magnesium.
Welcome back and Congrats!!
I had been posting the thread but no one seemed to be interested so I let it go. I'd be happy to respond and post my menu daily. Currently, I'm at a standstill on weight loss with the whole COVID deal. I was in a groove of hitting the gym several times a week and that came to an abrupt halt which is probably part of the problem. Daily walks, indoor cycling and weights are still part of my routine but I just don't seem to get the same results.
Count me as a big YES vote for the thread relaunch
Hi all! Long time lurker, first time poster. I've been thinking of pursuing surgery for about a year now, I've done a lot of research and I'm confident this will be a great tool to help me succeed. I've done Weigh****chers, Noom, Keto, Atkins. If it's a diet, I've tried it. The one hurdle I've been running into is my family doctor. He's very resistant to surgery and I'm not quite sure why. I'm 165cm and 270lbs. I have diabetes and high blood pressure. I need this to help me on my journey. I know getting a new family doctor is impossible right now. Can anyone give me any suggestions or tips on how to find a doctor that will support me in this journey, or help my doctor see what I need? Thanks in advance!
Hey everyone!!
So with someone posting my old post yesterday it got me thinking about the "what are you eating/doing" threads. I've been struggling with eating lately. I don't know if I shared this but we had a second little nugget at the end of January and I have put on quite a bit of weight between the two pregnancies.
Are people still interested in reading and replying to these if I start doing them again?
Hi all, I am in the Ottawa area and have struggled with weight my entire life. I was able to get quite thin for a while on my own and ended up gaining it all back over a 15 year period leading up to today, where I am now a few pounds heavier than I was 15 years ago...still, that's 15 years I wasn't this heavy ( 330lbs )
I am pretty fortunate and haven't had any health issues yet, I have a loving/supportive spouse and a good job where I can take time if needed. About a year ago I decided I needed to get help with this struggle. I was referred to BMI in Ottawa which was great. I learned some things and lost a little weight, but not much. After a lot of discussions, they put me on Saxenda which helped a little. I was told the next step was surgery. I finished with the program a couple months ago and have since run out of Saxenda, but not renewed my membership there given COVID. Since I stopped Saxenda, I shot back up to weigh a little more than I did when I started. Sitting at home all the time doesn't help here!
Anyways, I called my regular doctor and told him about me experience at BMI and such and he has referred me for Bariatric Surgery now. I feel excited, I feel scared and I feel a little sad...funny. He mentioned bloody work and a sleep study, but because Dr Freedhoff had assessed me and said he didn't think I had a problem there, I might not need it? I have no idea what to expect now. Wait times I imagine are unknown territory right now with everything closed for the last 2 months. I suppose my main question is what should I expect to happen in both the short and long term?
Thanks :)
This is great. But I'm shocked. I had no idea you could go from an RNY to a Sleeve! Is this even possible, given that you have a pouch?
RNY Oct. 27/17. HW 289; SW 285; GW 144; LW: 161 CW: 196 FML: Fighting regain :(
Hey hey! Im also new to this and I was wondering since you had the surgery in Toronto, if you could Share your experience and timeline from orientation to surgery date ??
Im 30 almost 31 too..have orientation booked For mid June at Humber River, so I'm just trying to figure out how long the wait for surgery will be.
hope you're doing well!!! Thanks for any info.
Hi Kristina,
I am in the process of starting my OHIP approval and I have a few questions becsuse I noticed we are both from Ontario. I?m hoping you still use this account and can get back to me ..
I noticed you said your surgeon was Dr Hagen? Can you please give me more information on where he?s located so that I can contact him/her? I?m really scared to have a bad surgery and your the only one who seems to be from my area. I would really appreciate it !!
oh no this is my fear!! My cat (trinity she is a ragdoll cat) EVERY NIGHT as soon as i crawl into bed, she climbs right on top of my stomach and lays there for about 30 minutes..that is our cuddle time..the other time she is usually with my fiance (who before we got trinity hated cats..she has definitely warmed him over). But Im afraid our nightly ritual will go away *pouts* On a good note...i absolutely LOVED this post LOL :)
Haha, same here. Though my cat isn't ragdoll, she's a tabby cat, she does the same almost every night, but mostly after midnight. Though lately, she had some health issues and, what a nuisance, she got fleas. After reading articles on Catademy I managed to deal with it, though I'm still afraid to allow my cat to sleep with me.
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