VSG wasn't offered when I wanted weight loss surgery unless I weighed over 500 pounds. Then OHIP would pay for it. I didn't want the gastric bypass. Humber in Toronto has come a long way since my...
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VSG wasn't offered when I wanted weight loss surgery unless I weighed over 500 pounds. Then OHIP would pay for it. I didn't want the gastric bypass. Humber in Toronto has come a long way since my...
You look fabulous! Good job!
I am two years and three months past surgery. I still find myself in the plus section of the stores. Nothing fits there, but I can't seem to wrap my head around it. I love all my little clothes. ...
Thanks for this story, Shirley. I am two years and three months later. I made it to goal and now have put ten pounds back on. It's a struggle to remember to watch what I put in this little tummy....
Check my profile. The story of my journey is there.
Yes. I am two years later. My daughter and I went together. We have only one regret. That we didn't do it sooner!!
You look amazing! Way to go!
I was told no bread, pasta or rice...forever. Two years later...tried a bite of bread, because it smelled so good. UGH! It was like a lump of glue inside. Felt thick and gross for over an hour. ...
I went to Mexico after researching for over a year. Canada may have health care but the wait time is crazy long and I needed to be bigger and sicker before they would help me. My doctor in Mexico...
It's about $18,000 in Toronto, too. That's why I went to Mexico. And Toronto (HUMBER) won't do it if you're not over 500 pounds. They say it's the surgery they do before the gastric bypass.
I was told to bring my machine. Then after surgery, told I was never going to use it again. And I haven't. Two years later now! Very glad to see that machine go!
This week marks two years since my sleeve by Dr. Ortiz. No complications. My story is on here. I am very happy with the OCC, staff and my surgery experience. My daughter, too. We went together.
Hi! I'm glad you're doing well! I had a few naysayers about Mexico. Some saying things like there will be chickens running around the doctor's feet! LOL Little did they know. My daughter and I...
Did you get your surgeries? How are you both doing now? I had mine two years ago now. In Mexico. I'm from southern Ontario. Best thing I ever did!
Those scars don't look bad at all. I am just considering the TT and the breast reduction/lift. Insurance says they will cover reduction and part of the apron. But I still have to pay something for...
My daughter and I had our sleeves down by Dr. Ariel Ortiz in August 2011. The day we decided to call to arrange our surgeries, Dr. Ortiz was named one of the top 15 bariactric surgeons by Newsweek...
You look great!!! Congrats!
no cough.
YES...and I didn't know I even had one until the Dr. repaired it. Told me about it after surgery. Turns out needed a CPAP machine the last year was a misdiagnosis and I have never felt better!!
They give you anti nausea medication because they don't want you to throw up. Talk to the team when you see them and tell them your concerns. They ahve been doing this for many years and know what...
I think you are doing fine and did not mean to sound judgmental. I do believe that we are told the 'rules' according to the doctor/clinic we go to. I'm sure the rules are guidelines to help us get...
Good luck! You won't be sorry!
I was told - no bread no pasta no rice. No exceptions. Bread swells in your stomach. So, I started having my burgers and sandwiches between lettuce leaves. But to answer your question...no, half...
I haven't heard of anyone having 'sharting' afterwards. Especially if you eat as per your doctor's instructions. Gas pain gets alleviated with the more you walk, the more you pass it through your...
The OCC told us to expect the stalls as we re-introduce food into our bodies. As we hit certain stages our bodies have to get used to the changes. We may have a few stalls along the way, and we...