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Can FatLady Find Her Way to Health and Fitness?

On Weight Loss Surgery–My Google Searches Runneth Over

Published in March 5th, 2008

Posted by FatLady in OHIP, Obesity, weight loss surgery

I’ve spent most of the afternoon and evening here at the computer trying to get some perspective on whether or not to go through with the gastric bypass surgery. I’m exhausted, my butt hurts, and my mind is a muddle so I’m just going to list some of the articles I read today. See if [...]

On Gastric Bypass Surgery…FatLady Treks to Rochester, New York

Published in March 4th, 2008

Posted by FatLady in weight loss surgery

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Last Thursday Hubby and I got up very early in the morning to travel to Rochester, New York (254 km from home) to attend the orientation seminar at the Bariatric Surgery Center. I hardly slept the night before so I was exhausted and on edge the whole way. Hubby drove even though he [...]

Whereupon She Contemplates Weight Loss Surgery

Published in February 25th, 2008

Posted by FatLady in weight loss surgery

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I haven’t blogged about this subject very much. Frankly, even though my weight has been THE defining issue of my life, I’ve mostly avoided dealing with it in a straightforward manner. I make jokes. I refer to myself as “FatLady.” I’ve learned to poke fun of myself before anyone else can. That’s nothing new–certain notable [...]

How to Lie with Half-Assed Reporting

Published in January 25th, 2008

Posted by FatLady in Health Care Policies, OHIP, weight loss surgery

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Here’s an example of the kind of reporting that irks hell out of me.
First, this fine article by Carla K. Johnson at the Associated Press reporting on a new study from Australia:
A new study gives the strongest evidence yet that obesity surgery can cure diabetes. Patients who had surgery to reduce the size of [...]

Dr Pettle & Bio-Identical Hormones

Published in January 20th, 2008

Posted by FatLady in Doctors/Physicians, hysterectomy, weight loss surgery, women's health

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I saw a new doctor a couple days ago, Dr. Alvin Pettle. I had to drive all the way to North York to see the guy but it was well worth the trip. This is who you wish for when you wish for a doctor. Okay, maybe it’s a little soon to make [...]

It’s Raining Doctors!

Published in January 15th, 2008

Posted by FatLady in Canadian Health Care, Doctors/Physicians, weight loss surgery

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Maybe the long wait is over. I have an appointment with the oncologist later today. I have the “private Doctor on Thursday. I’m scheduled for a pap and physical at the end of the month.
I have calls in to dietitians….
….and I got a call from the bariatric clinic in the States the other day. I [...]

I Can Get Weight Loss Surgery But I Can’t Get a Gynecologist: What’s the Deal With OHIP?

Published in December 17th, 2007

Posted by FatLady in Canadian Health Care, Doctors/Physicians, OHIP, Obesity, endometrial hyperplasia, hysterectomy, weight loss surgery, women's health

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Last time I saw Dr. P, I was telling him how reluctant I am to undergo a hysterectomy as suggested by that OB/GYN and how disappointed I am by to not be able to get another opinion in a timely fashion. I was on a bit of a rant I suppose. I was saying [...]

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