Once you've had your consultation with one of the doctors in Utica, you will be provided with a username and password. HOLD ON TO IT!
https://www.exemploportal.net/pp_L100/default.asp
From this website you will be able to track your weight, your eating habits, your exercise and even your moods!
You get a choice of list of foods and it will count your calories for you (word of warning, the choices also include the wrong foods, so be wise and eat healthy). Discuss with your doctor how many calories he wants you to stick to on a daily basis before your surgery. Avoid any chance of cancellation of your surgery! Deciding on having the surgery is not a reason to binge and eat what you want because you may not be eating those things after the surgery.....Deciding to have the surgery is also the decision to be wise and eat healthy.
My dietician asked me to stay within 1000 Calories per day and ensure to drink 64 oz of water. This should be discussed on an individual basis with your dietician as it may vary depending on your size and the directives given to you by your doctor.
Monday, September 28, 2009
CANADIAN PRE-OP APPOINTMENT
This was the longest appointment in history I think. But drum roll please.........I haven't gained or lost, so it's good news. Maintaining is good. Blood work went well, only two vials of it taken from my arm.
I must go for an EKG test tomorrow and get that done, and voila, I'm ready to go! I can't believe it's less than a month to go now. My talk with the dietician really helped today. They are very caring and you can tell they want to help if you want to help yourself.
Well that's all the excitement for today. Hope my results all come in clean, so that nothing roadblocks me from my new life. Chow for now.
I must go for an EKG test tomorrow and get that done, and voila, I'm ready to go! I can't believe it's less than a month to go now. My talk with the dietician really helped today. They are very caring and you can tell they want to help if you want to help yourself.
Well that's all the excitement for today. Hope my results all come in clean, so that nothing roadblocks me from my new life. Chow for now.
DO NOT GAIN WEIGHT
Spoke with Michelle from Dr Graber's office, always a pleasure speaking with her. During my consultation, Dr Fitzer didn't have any specifics for weight loss for me personally. However, weight gain is very much frowned upon. I've been doing what I think is the right thing, however I've asked for guidance from Dr Fitzer's dietician. My weight is taken the day before surgery, and they can CANCEL the surgery if you've gained weight. You would only be advised of this the day prior to surgery.
National Women's Show - Landsdowne Park, Ottawa
I went to the National Women's Show at Landsdowne Park, Ottawa on Saturday, September 26th. Although the trip was made mainly to have a friend meet Dr Graber's team, the show itself was really fun. Goody bags were given at the door, many draw's to enter including a brand new car, fashion shows, make-overs and all types of different things to look at and try out.
Dr Graber's team welcomed my friend who is contemplating the surgery and answered many of her questions. One piece of information that was provided to me while I was chatting with the nurse is that a surgery will be cancelled if you gain more weight between your consultation and the surgery itself. I'm a little bit stressed out from that comment I have to admit. However, I have not been indulging myself in foods, although eating as healthy as I can and staying as active as possible.
So many people have told me that I'd better eat all the foods that I won't be able to eat after the surgery because I will miss them after. Fortunately to me, I don't think that way. This surgery is going to be a big change for me in life. I've given up so many bad foods already, I quit drinking alcohol, even the occasional one, all to make me the more healthy for my surgery and set me on the right track.
Unfortunately, with the problems with my thyroid and lack of metabolism, I may have gained some weight. This is completely stressing me out as I've been doing all the 'right' things! I will be contacting the nurse again today to discuss this with her.
Today, I'm going for my appointment to the doctor's to get my requisition forms for the blood tests, EKG test and prescriptions for the meds I will need while in Utica. Hopefully my weight gain won't be so bad. I'll keep you posted.
Dr Graber's team welcomed my friend who is contemplating the surgery and answered many of her questions. One piece of information that was provided to me while I was chatting with the nurse is that a surgery will be cancelled if you gain more weight between your consultation and the surgery itself. I'm a little bit stressed out from that comment I have to admit. However, I have not been indulging myself in foods, although eating as healthy as I can and staying as active as possible.
So many people have told me that I'd better eat all the foods that I won't be able to eat after the surgery because I will miss them after. Fortunately to me, I don't think that way. This surgery is going to be a big change for me in life. I've given up so many bad foods already, I quit drinking alcohol, even the occasional one, all to make me the more healthy for my surgery and set me on the right track.
Unfortunately, with the problems with my thyroid and lack of metabolism, I may have gained some weight. This is completely stressing me out as I've been doing all the 'right' things! I will be contacting the nurse again today to discuss this with her.
Today, I'm going for my appointment to the doctor's to get my requisition forms for the blood tests, EKG test and prescriptions for the meds I will need while in Utica. Hopefully my weight gain won't be so bad. I'll keep you posted.
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