dentedsmile posted a discussion topic 7 years, 1 month ago

Morning all!

 

So my TT is Thursday morning...WEWT!

 

I've got all the necessities I need for after....then i talk to my mom (she had a caesarian after my sister) who is now freaking me out about pain after...I'd set it


dentedsmile posted a discussion topic 7 years, 3 months ago

I have a quick question regarding claiming the Abdominoplasty (upgraded from a Panni) on my taxes come 2017. Has anyone else been successful in claiming part of their surgery on their return? If so what portion was covered in being reimbursed? A breakd


dentedsmile posted a discussion topic 7 years, 4 months ago

I got my approval for the Panni last week from OHIP after waiting 5 weeks and then subsequently had my mom offer to help pay for my upgrade to full abdominoplasty! Best mom EVER! lol.

Going with Dr. Daniel Martin who is just the nicest doctor i


dentedsmile posted a discussion topic 7 years, 5 months ago

Afternoon everyone :)

So I am currently awaiting my OHIP approval for my panni (to be upgraded to a full TT with inverted T cut) anyone who's had the full TT can you let me know what your recovery time was like?

I work in an office shuf


dentedsmile wrote on Canadiannie1970's support wall 7 years, 5 months ago
Annie, Hope your surgery goes well on the 20th! I presume you are starting or have started your optifast regimen. Just remember despite the struggle you are going through now, the healthier you is just around the corner! You can do it!

dentedsmile posted a discussion topic 7 years, 6 months ago

Anyone had Dr. Michael Kreidstein (Toronto location) for a Plastic Surgeon before? I have 2 referrals in for Surgeons atm and he was recommended to me but I'm wondering what his OR fees etc, really fees in general might be for a TT with contouring. Any


dentedsmile posted a discussion topic 7 years, 6 months ago

Any OH'ers had experience with a Plastic Surgeon in the GTA? I've had 2 referrals rejected already because they "Don't do" the OHIP approved Panni that i want upgraded to a full TT (Tummy Tuck). If you have had success with one how much was it if you d


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dentedsmile posted a discussion topic 8 years, 10 months ago

Has anyone else experienced around the 5month mark a severely prolonged plateau? I've been hovering in the same 3lbs range of 234-237 for 6 weeks now and i've tried shocking my body back into loss by cutting carbs completely for 2 weeks or upping my pr


dentedsmile posted a discussion topic 9 years, 4 months ago
Can I or Can't I? - Healthy Request Chunky Soups from Campbells these soups fit into the low sugar and low fat and i can blend them but some do contain noodles or rice i wondered if that makes a diffe...

dentedsmile posted a discussion topic 9 years, 5 months ago
finally home from the hospital. - had to take a few extra days as the surgeon went longer with surgery and 8 incision sites vs the regular 5 or 6. but im home and coincidentally into the 200s finally or as i call ...

dentedsmile posted a discussion topic 9 years, 5 months ago
surgery today!!! - O.M.G. My surgery is today! In 12 hrs and 45 mins to be precise lol. I can't seem to sleep and i just know I'm going to forget SOMETHING!  Lol.  Make room on the bench for me peo...

dentedsmile posted a discussion topic 9 years, 5 months ago
not sleeping - so less than 36hrs til my surgery and i just can't seem to sleep  i end up awake until like this morning 5am THEN finally able to sleep but only for 5hrs then im awake again..   ...

dentedsmile posted a discussion topic 9 years, 5 months ago
Holy crap! - Again.  HOLY CRAP!  I started my 3 weeks of optifast last Monday and promised myself i wouldn't treat my scale like daily check up. I stepped on it this morning thinking Oh proba...

dentedsmile posted a discussion topic 9 years, 5 months ago
Got my PATTS appointment WOOT! - Got my PATTS appointment! October 20th! Anyone ever had their PATTS done at St. Mikes in Toronto? How long did it take for you? I'm debating driving myself or getting someone to t...

dentedsmile posted a discussion topic 9 years, 5 months ago
Eating after surgery - Hey just been thinking what with not eating I have food on my brain for AFTER surgery lol. Planning meals a month and more ahead distracts me from the Opti now lol. What have you ...

dentedsmile posted a discussion topic 9 years, 5 months ago
2nd day of Optifast... - So i'm on day 2 of the Optifast now....and one thing I gotta say......HOLY CRAP I AM SO TIRED!! I knew being on a significantly low cal diet that I'd be tired ....but I thought I ...

dentedsmile posted a discussion topic 9 years, 6 months ago
How do I explain being on Optifast to my fam? - OK so here's my situation. I live with my parents and twin sister currently. My mom is a quadriplegic. So, when it comes time to feeding her supper, etc. I normally split the work ...

dentedsmile posted a discussion topic 9 years, 6 months ago
I got my Surgery Date! ^_^ - WOOT! :) Got my date for Surgery finally! October 28, 2014! Little less than a month! I start the Optifast on Monday!....which I am not looking forward to because apparently chocol...

dentedsmile posted a discussion topic 9 years, 6 months ago
Snack Foods - What do you eat for an on the go sna - I have been grocery shopping this week with a new mind set but have been painfully hand slapped whenever i've reached for what I think might be a good on the go snack food for my p...

dentedsmile posted a discussion topic 9 years, 6 months ago
Dr. Rotstein? - I have heard several names of surgeons going round the boards but haven't yet heard of anyone who's had Dr. Ori Rotstein (St.Michaels Hospital - Toronto) do their procedure. I am m...

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About Me
Mississauga,
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31.6
BMI
RNY
Surgery
10/28/2014
Surgery Date
Sep 23, 2014
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Starting weight 323
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