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Need to see the NUT again! - I had my nut / beh appt today at the OWMC and everything went well.  I do need to see the NUT again though, my blood work shows that my protein and B12 levels were low - so she ...

First Nut/Beh Appt - Ottawa - I have my first appt with the nut/beh in a week. What happens at those appointments? Will I be told then if I am approved by their standards? It seems to be a while since my ori...

RNY - Return to Work - How long after surgery did you return to work? If you stayed off the 4-6 weeks was it because that is what your centre recommended or was it because you just couldn't? I have ...

BookMark - I want to keep this link, so thought I would add it here I am still pre-op, i had my appt with the nurse and now my next appointment will be with the NUT/Beh in a few weeks....

Has anyone ever had a TVT? - It's a surgery for stress incontinenece ... I had waited 18 months for my appt with a gynecologist to be told that yes, this can be fixed with surgery. Her resident told me it...

Vitamins Pre-Op? - When speaking with the nurse today, she said I needed to start taking a multivitamin and vitamin D 1000 mcg, is there any brand that is better than others?  I am not a huge vita...

First appt finished - I met with Yarrow today at the OWMC and it went well.  She said she will be scheduling me an abdominal ultrasound and an upper GI scope.  I also scheduled my next appointments w...

At OWMC today! - I have my first appt with the nurse today. I am really curious to see how it will all go, a bit nervous as well for some reason. Will be interesting if she will be able to gi...

OWMC processes - I have my first appt scheduled for Tuesday morning with the nurse Yarrow, but while I was away Lana from the pre-op admissions dept from the Civic campus called to set up a medical...

Had a great trip, now back to reality ! - I had an awesome trip away, but I have to say that I decided I will not be going away on a trip like that again until I have the surgery. I felt embarassed that I couldn't keep up...

1st Appt with the Nurse at the OWMC & Blood Wo - I am going away and I leave on Friday morning.  I am back March 3 and have my appt scheduled Tuesday March 5 at the OWMC clinic.  I keep on forgetting to fast, so haven't been a...

Paying it Forward :) - I am sitting here going through 4 1/2 bags worth of clothes that Katsmeow has given to me!! I had posted on Face book that I cannot believe the genorosity. I have a friend of mine...

Summer dresses in plus sizes! - Has anyone seen any summer dresses out in the stores yet? I have looked online at Pennigton's and they have "cruise wear" but not many summery dresses. My trip is in two weeks! ...

Just want to say THANKS! - I have been on this board for a few months now, and I just wanted to say thanks to everyone who is always so helpful with answering everyones questions, listening to our fears and ...

Blood Tests - I have my appointment with the RN scheduled for March 5 at the OWMC.  I received my requistion for blood work in the mail yesterday.  Does anyone know if it matters how far in a...

YAY - First Appointment is Scheduled !!! - I phoned the OWMC clinic back this morning and I have my first appointment booked for March 5 with the nurse, Yarrow.  Has anyone else seen her before?  I am so happy that i...

Signs of heartburn/ GERD? - I have noticed, for the past few months that when I go to bed, I sometimes wake up with a weird feeling in chest area. Well not quite sure how to explain where it is lol. I do know...

Figuring out Excess Weight - I am confused how do we figure out what our excess weight is? I am still at the beginning stage, so haven't met with anyone yet. But I would just like to have an idea for mys...

Missed call on a Friday! - I got home today and noticed the number from the Ottawa Hospital on my call display!!  A lady left me a message saying she wants me to call her back to set up my appointment.  S...

OT: Bathing Suits - I mentioned on here a few weeks ago I am going on a cruise in 4 weeks and I still need to find a bathing suit. I have tried on a few, but it's so depressing. So what kind of ...

Can people gain ALL their weight back?? - I mentioned today in passing to someone I work with that I have started the process of having a WLS surgery. I wasn't even finished talking, and this lady puts up her hands and sai...

Will be thinking of you this morning, hope all goes well !!!

Going away with friends! - I am going on a cruise in 5 weeks and as much as I am excited and looking forward to getting away, a part of me is dreading it as well.  i am going with a good friend of mine an...

Received a letter, but not one I am waiting for! - I opened up my mail box this morning and got excited when I saw an envelope from the Ottawa Hospital, thinking (hoping!!) it was a letter giving me a date for my first RN appointme...

Realization - I went to go see the move Les Miserables tonight, and as I am sitting in my seat with my hand resting on my stomach, I was disgusted and very unhappy with myself ... I was sitting ...