Murt65
Murt65 posted a discussion topic 5 years, 10 months ago
I had RNY 5 months ago today. It went very smoothly with no issues for quite a while. Before this surgery they knew I had a gall stone but it wasn’t bothering me so they left it. At 3 months post op I started having some issues - first with my bo
Murt65 posted a discussion topic 5 years, 11 months ago
Has anyone tasted the Kirkland Protein drinks from Costco? If so, do they taste the same as a Premier Protein?
Murt65 posted a discussion topic 6 years ago
I have a few websites I go to for good bariatric recipes but I was wondering what everyone else uses? I think the one I use the most is the world according to eggface.
Murt65 posted a discussion topic 6 years ago
Yesterday I was at our Brantford symphony’s annual giant book sale and it was a bit crowded around one table of books. An older lady was beside me and I was trying to get around her but I had a bag of books over my shoulder. She moved her stuff ove
Murt65 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 1 month ago
I had my check-in with the dietician this week. I am 6 weeks post-op. I have been getting around 550-600 calories, 60 G protein and
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Murt65 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 2 months ago
I had my surgery on Friday. Everything went smooth and I came home from the hospital yesterday. I’ve been walking, sipping, tooting and sleeping since. I was at St Joes in Hamilton and although most of the nurses were amazing my daytime nurse was
Murt65 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 3 months ago
Today I start the clear fluids for 2 days. I know I can have jello, broth, apple,where grape and cranberry juice. Any thing else? Can I have protein water or sugar free Gatorade?
Murt65 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 3 months ago
That’s right! I have done 7 days of OPTI now! Woohoo I’m half way there. The hardest day was day 1 and last night when my daughter made pillsbury hot dogs. I love those and all I wanted was one bite and a glass of wine! My husband talked me do
Murt65 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 3 months ago
I have a question..... I read about a lot of people who have issues with the first few days of Optifast. I work in a large office that doesn’t lend itself well to privacy. Should I take the first day or two off when I start OPTI?
Murt65 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 5 months ago
I did it! I went to the clinic at St. Joe’s yesterday to see if it made a difference to get my surgery date. Guess what? I’m booked for Feb 16! It couldn’t have worked out better. Now I really have to prepare. I’ll take any advice at all<
Murt65 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 6 months ago
I signed my consents on Thursday at St. Joe’s in Hamilton. Yahoo! It’s very real now. We’ve been invited on a vacation at the end of January that I really want to go on so I chose not to go on the wait list until we get back. Every minute of
Murt65 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 6 months ago
How long after surgery should I wait to go on vacation. I sign consents Nov. 2 and want to go on cancellation list but am not sure what to do. We have been invited to go to Florida at the end of January. I am thinking I should put off surgery until af
Murt65 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 7 months ago
I have been reviewing the guide given to me from St. Joes Hamilton and see a small list of recommended books:
The complete weight-loss surgery and diet program by Ekserci/Klein
Weight loss surgery cookbooks for dummies by Davidson/ Fout
Murt65 wrote Met the Surgeon 6 years, 7 months ago
Today I got the call telling me my MRI results were reviewed by Dr Gmora and he agreed to do my surgery. The spot on my liver is a benign cluster of cells that will need to be watched every few mon...
Murt65 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 7 months ago
Today I was called by Linda at St Joes and told the results on my MRI confirmed that the spot on my liver is a benign cell cluster and Dr Gmora said it will not affect this surgery! I made it through! I meet the the surgeon (Gmora) Nov. 2 to sign co
Murt65 posted a comment 6 years, 8 months ago
Murt65 wrote A little delay.... 6 years, 8 months ago
I had my appointments with social work and the dietician in Hamilton. My appointment with the medical internist was postponed so I met with the nurse practicianer to get my CT scan results. Now t...
Murt65 posted a discussion topic 6 years, 9 months ago
I have a CT scan booked for tomorrow because they found a spot on my liver. They are sure it's just like a birthmark but have to be certain. Fingers crossed!! I also have one gallstone so they may remove my gallbladder at the same time of my surgery.
Murt65 wrote Getting closer 6 years, 9 months ago
I have a CT scan booked for this Friday because they found a spot on my liver. They are sure it's just like a birthmark but have to be certain. Fingers crossed!! I also have one gallstone so they...
Murt65 posted a comment 6 years, 11 months ago
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Murt65 wrote Waiting in Hamilton 7 years, 3 months ago
I am just starting the process in Hamilton. Had my orientation August 2016. First appointment with dietician in May 2017. Hoping it won't work take too long until surgery.