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I am sitting by the phone for the call for my pre-op test. Perhaps it's different depending on where your have the surgery. or me pre-op tests will be a few weeks before surgery. I was told when I go for my pre-op tests I have to see the dietitian right after to get my opti-fast...
@Kelley_girl123 I asked the dietitian about Unjury and that I was interested in trying it.. she had samples for me.. Haven't tried them yet though. I heard the beneprotien is jelly like when mixed with certain things..
Maybe this will help.. I googled beneprotein reviews and this is what I found.. Hope it helps!
http://www.obesityhelp.com/forums/nutrition/a,proddetail/pro d_id,2462/
Hi! So I did my pre-admission on the 21st and my surgery is on Thursday. Seems to be within the week of surgery.
I've just noticed an error in Stacy's email address. The correct address is: [email protected].
Cheers,
Monica
Is it a year, a month, a week before, I really dont know, I just want to make sure they didn't forget me!!
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Hello OH friends,
I’ve been following you from afar and am happy to see that so many of you are getting their dates and that the « vets » all seem to be doing so well.
Last week I was interviewed for a study that seeks to understand the challenges women face to becoming more active before and after bariatric surgery. It was a very interesting experience; Stacy, who is responsible for the study, and the doctor who also sat in on the interview, are super nice and friendly and it was a pleasure talking to them and answering their questions. Plus, I think this type of research is really important; there really are nowhere near enough resources to support bariatric patients either before or after surgery. So, I really believe that any contribution we can make towards creating more support systems is worth the time and (tiny) effort!
And here’s the reason why I’m writing today. Stacy is still looking for participants for her study. She is looking for English speaking women who have had bariatric surgery (any type) within the last 3-24 months. You will be asked to commit approximately 1.5 hours of your time whenever is most convenient for you and come into the Health Promotion Lab at McGill University.
So if you qualify or know anyone who would, I strongly encourage you to contact Stacy and get the ball rolling! (Ada and Barbara, I am looking at you, girls ;-)
Cheers,
Monica
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Your participation in this study will help doctors and researchers understand the various challenges women face to becoming more active before and after bariatric surgery. The information you provide during these group discussions will be used to plan exercise programs and advise doctors on how to counsel their patients who are going for or have had bariatric surgery.
Who are we looking for to participate?
English speaking, women who have had bariatric surgery (any type) within the last 3-24 months.
What does your participation entail?
You will be asked to commit approximately 1.5 hours of your time whenever is most convenient for you and come into our Health Promotion Lab at McGill University.
During your visit we will take your height and weight, ask you to fill out a few questionnaires and participate in a 45-60 minute personal discussion, with a trained researcher in a private conference room. All of the information we obtain is private and confidential and will be used only for study purposes. No one will know that you are participating in this study.
Where is this study being held?
You will be asked to come in to the Currie Gym at McGill University located at 475 Pine avenue (right next to Royal Victoria Hospital). If you chose to drive, we will arrange for parking for you. If you cannot make it to McGill University and would prefer to have this discussion in the comfort of your home, or a quiet coffee shop, we can arrange for that as well. As long as it is in a space you are comfortable.
What are the costs and risks involved in my participation?
There are NO COSTS to participating in this study, we value every single bit of your time and any insight you can provide us about your experiences, you are the experts!!
The risks to participating in this study are low. You may become bored or tired during the discussion. There is also a chance you may be uncomfortable to discuss certain topics in discussion. If this happens, you DO NOT have to discuss anything that makes you uncomfortable, upset, etc.
If you are interested in participating and/or have ANY questions about this study, please contact Stacy (me) at 514-566-7377 or [email protected].
Thanks :-)
Yeah, I have a feeling they are pushing the Beneprotein a little bit too much. I think I may go towards the Unjury as it apparently has a better taste and has 20 grams of protein per serving . The unjury chicken soup also sounds interesting as you can add it to mashed potatoes and so forth to add a bit of flavor & you are getting protein in different ways. :-)
This weekend, I FINALLY told my mother about the surgery. I held it in for over two years but I decided that it was time. I had been holding off because she stresses a lot about me and I didn't want her to have that hanging over her head as well BUT I was completely wrong. She is very supportive and she is glad that I have taken steps in becoming healthy again. I will need to educate her a little bit about it and she was quite , I guess you can say PROUD, that I knew so much about it and so forth. Told her, Am ready!!! Hey, maybe now I'll get my call as all my ducks are in a row!!! :-) :-) :-)
Only one I am concerned about is my son.(he is 11) It has been me and him since he was a baby and he knows that I am waiting for surgery and that I'll be in a hospital and home recovering for a while but I just don't want to see that little face upset or see me in pain and so forth... I want to assure him that Mommy will be fine. :-)
Okay, am sitting by the phone now. HOSPITAL CALL MEEEEEEEEEE
Yep, I am losing my mind!! lol
