rce884 wrote little quiver of nerves 7 years, 11 months ago

so, little bit nervous. it is coming. less than two months now. THE SURGERY. i know it seems silly to fuss and i have been looking forward to this for some time. and i also feel that this is the be...


rce884 posted a discussion topic 7 years, 11 months ago

march 27th. I am super excited 

twh 

sorry I've been away so long. Xmas day my father had a massive heart attack two days later he had a bypass with several complications he has only just woken up I have been taking care of my mum. But


rce884 posted a discussion topic 8 years ago

So thank you firstly for all the support i have received on OH it really means a lot to me. 

i had been suffering a major depressive episode something i had not dealt with in many many years. 

but it seems to be lifting. so on that note


rce884 wrote lost a little more pre surgery weight 8 years, 1 month ago

Lost 4 pounds 

now i know a lot of that is due to depression and not wanting to eat. (see to exausted to cook and to frugal to order out all the time) and when i do eat i have been trying to...


rce884 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 1 month ago

I just wanted to let you guys know, i am pretty down right now. so if i haven't responded much or been around it is that i am suffering a rather severe depression. it is par for the course i have a mental illness. i am bipolar so there is a little up a


rce884 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 2 months ago

i got my cpap about 6 months ago and got a nose mask. but i have as of yet been unable to sleep with it on. i get to the point where i am gasping for air. i think i have post nasal drip. and it is interfering with my sleeping with the nose piece. i was


rce884 wrote Not sure if this counts as a co-morbidity but its on my mind 8 years, 2 months ago

Today i go for a ct scan on my knee. i need to  have extensive reconstructive surgery on my knee. i know it is a problem that is seperate and yet goes along with my wieght. my knee would need this ...


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rce884 posted a comment 8 years, 2 months ago
Good luck and enjoy the warm and wonderful weather. as well as the...

rce884 wrote Extra Skin 8 years, 2 months ago

I don't think it will bother me. but then i dont know. i mean i have some very specific areas of excess weight. i am not an all  over fat kinda gal. i have a large tummy, large double chin, and a b...


rce884 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 2 months ago

I just got a glut of information on spirulina protein, i don't know what to believe 

a source said it was super high in protein another said it was super high in mercury 

and toxic waste. i am not sure but if it is a super good protein


rce884 posted a comment 8 years, 2 months ago
woo hoo! NSV already! Keep it up. you are an inspiration.

rce884 wrote weird 8 years, 2 months ago

Today it seems surreal. i mean i know its coming, it is all i have thougth about day in and day out for months. every day thinking about the bright new shiney future i have ahead of me. 

but...


rce884 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 2 months ago

I know what the books tell me but what is your personal experience with 2 months out. i  ask because I take a time share vacation on the first week of June. and it looks like my surgery wont be until the March April time. (guesstimating on this) if it


rce884 posted a comment 8 years, 2 months ago
Lookin great! how far along are you?

rce884 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 2 months ago

So it finally came and i brought my books and my notes and my EVERYTHING 

it was a hard haul with my cane and my sore sore legs (arthritis is really bad with the strange wet weather we've been having)

The dietitian said i looked really


rce884 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 3 months ago

My partner and I live apart (she takes care of her mother) but we see each other rather frequently (as one would expect) she loves food. but is thin as a rail. very active. I have horribly painful arthritis in my knees which i am having surgery for 6 m


rce884 wrote Been studying. 8 years, 3 months ago

Got out my highlighters and my sticky notes and have been making a point of going through every booklet and book that i have on this surgery. i want notes, i want cop...


rce884 posted a comment 8 years, 3 months ago
Thanks Catwoman7. i think i am mentally prepared but i had a weak...

rce884 posted a comment 8 years, 3 months ago
Protein Ice cream? that sounds awesome! okay so no more potato...

rce884 posted a comment 8 years, 3 months ago
Wow Missy200990! 60 pounds! that's amazing! nothing to sneeze...

rce884 wrote Sigh... junk food 8 years, 3 months ago

How i will miss thee... 

bought a bag of chips yesterday. something i havent done in quite some time. does anyone know if these are too greasy? i would like to occasionally have a nibble of ...


rce884 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 3 months ago

i am getting prepared for my last appointment with the pre surgery clinic at Toronto western. this is the appointment that decides weather i can meet the surgeon to book


rce884 wrote Lost 4 pounds and ready(?) for last appointment before surgon 8 years, 3 months ago

 it happend again i went to adjust my title and i accidentally bumped myself into the forums and lost a whole blog post. 

i will have to be more careful. i will try to pull a repeat out of m...


rce884 posted a discussion topic 8 years, 3 months ago

Hello, 

I am having some problems with my cpap. i have avoided using it for about a year, but i know i have to use it before they will let me h

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