C. McMillan
C. McMillan posted a discussion topic 14 years, 6 months ago
Both - What is the best testing broth for pre-op?
C. McMillan posted a discussion topic 14 years, 6 months ago
Ottawa Surgery Education Class - How big is this class usually? I know that most people take a support person but how many people having surgery are usually in the class.
C. McMillan posted a discussion topic 14 years, 6 months ago
Changed my avatar - Decided to change my avatar and use a picture from my son's wedding 4 weeks ago. I paid alot for this dress and will only wear it that once. Surgery should be in Dec - I hope.
C. McMillan posted a discussion topic 14 years, 6 months ago
Surgeon's appointment at Ottawa Clinic - When you go for your Surgeon's appointment in Ottawa does the surgeon give you any prescriptions other than the one for optifast?
Does he/she tell you what meds to not take duri...
C. McMillan posted a discussion topic 14 years, 6 months ago
Optifast question - What is the best way to make your optifast if you don;t have access to a blender at work?
Do you have a special cup or something you use?
C. McMillan posted a discussion topic 14 years, 6 months ago
Call from Lana - Oh Wow Oh Wow what a way to start my week
Lana called my appointments for the surgery education class and the meeting with the surgeon have been scheduled. I meet with Dr. Yell...
C. McMillan posted a discussion topic 14 years, 6 months ago
Surgeries Week - All the best to all of you that are having surgery this week. Can't wait until I am the one going for surgery. I know my time will come eventually. I hope I will be as prepared ...
C. McMillan posted a discussion topic 14 years, 6 months ago
Changing my habits before surgery - Since I started this journey I have been changing my habits. One of my biggest problems was that I hardly ever ate breakfast. I know, I know that is bad. I started making myself...
C. McMillan posted a discussion topic 14 years, 6 months ago
GNC Protein Productions - Which GNC Protein Productions do you like and use? Which do you not like and will never again use?
C. McMillan posted a discussion topic 14 years, 7 months ago
low calorie beverages - I know there are a lot of low calorie beverages out there like Gaterade G2, Propel, Powerade Zero and Fruze just to name a few.
What are the better ones either for taste or nut...
C. McMillan posted a discussion topic 14 years, 7 months ago
Mixing your Optifast - How much water do you add when you make up your Optifast shake?
C. McMillan posted a discussion topic 14 years, 7 months ago
Ottawa clinic and Vitamins - Can someone from the Ottawa clinic let me know what they suggest for vitamins post-op.
I heard it is Life brand. They are currently having a buy one get one free so I want to b...
C. McMillan posted a discussion topic 14 years, 7 months ago
Book one should read Pre-OP - What would you suggest as important reading Pre-OP?
C. McMillan posted a discussion topic 14 years, 7 months ago
scope - Has anyone had surgery without having a scope done? I am waiting for my education class and appointment with the surgery and haven't had one yet? Is it manadatory for everyone?
C. McMillan posted a discussion topic 14 years, 8 months ago
A step closer to surgery - I just had my appointment with the Dietician - Jennifer and the Behaviourist - Candance at the Ottawa Clinic and got the green light from both of them. Now I have to wait for my e...
C. McMillan accomplished a goal 14 years, 8 months ago
to lose another 2 lbs before my next Dr's appointment
C. McMillan posted a discussion topic 14 years, 8 months ago
Angels - Are there rules on who can or should be an angel?
When should you start looking for an angel and how?
Any other information on angels would be appreciated.
C. McMillan posted a discussion topic 14 years, 9 months ago
Update - I haven't posted in a while but I have been reading others' posts. I went to my appointment yesterday with Dr. Dent (the 1st one after my orientation).
He was pleased with my pr...
C. McMillan added a goal 14 years, 9 months ago
to lose another 2 lbs before my next Dr's appointment
C. McMillan posted a discussion topic 14 years, 10 months ago
Ottawa Orientation - I have my Orientation appointment in Ottawa next Friday July 8th. Anyone else going?
C. McMillan posted a discussion topic 14 years, 10 months ago
absence from the forum - I will be absent from the forum for the next week. My husband was admitted today to the Ottawa Heart Institue after having a heart attack. I will be spending my time at the hosp...
C. McMillan posted a discussion topic 14 years, 10 months ago
excel file of dates and centres - Can someone post the link for the excel file of dates and centres?
C. McMillan posted a discussion topic 14 years, 10 months ago
pre-op changes - Since I am new to all this and still many months from surgery I thought it more important for me to change my eating habbits and not necessarily count calories. So I started by re...
C. McMillan posted a discussion topic 14 years, 10 months ago
Can someone from Ottawa please help me - Due to the impending postal strike my orientation session was booked by phone. I didn't get the letter thatone would normally receive.
Can someone email me or contact me fo...
C. McMillan posted a discussion topic 14 years, 10 months ago
Injections in Ottawa - I've read here that at other locations you are sent home with injections (heparin?). How about in Ottawa. On discharge is there a lot of prescriptions that must be bought and d...
About Me
Ottawa,
Location
35.7
BMI
Surgery
12/02/2011
Surgery Date
May 03, 2011
Member Since
