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1 week post op - down 10lbs - Boy did this week ever go by fast. Belly pain getting better everyday. Still quite sore on the left side. Stll have a lump on the left just above one of the ports that causes me t...

Move over on the bench I'm home! - Got home today around noon. All went well. Had Dr Urbach instead of Dr. Jackson. Didnt get to meet him during my stay but the team was great. The Anesthesiologist was fantastic. Ha...

Day 1 of Opti done only 13 more to go! - Well 3 shakes down today. Starting to float with all the liquid. Hunger not too bad just a little headache. So far the vanilla is the best. Will try some coco in the chocolate t...

Anyone have surgery Oct 11 @TWH - Just wondering if I will have any company on the 11th

My turn is coming! Move over on the bench - Saw Dr. Jackson this morning. Got my date: October 11th at 11am 2 weeks of Optifast. Hard to believe that it is almost here.

one step closer - Finally have appointment with surgeon. Sept 16th at TWH Dr Jackson. Was to be this friday urgh! Sharon from TWH called me to say could see MD at St Mich on the 9th but they have a...

Dietician 1;1 on Tuesday at TWH. Do I need to brin - Down to last 2 appointments. Dietitian and Psychologist. Have Dietitian 1-1 on Tuesday at TWH. Should I bring anything with me ie list of vitamins purchased? Any feedback on what t...

Question for those going thru TWH - Having my Nutrition class on Tuesday. Next 2 appointments not until Aug 25: Dietican and psychologist (both same day) According to Patrice you have to see the Dietician first befor...

chewing food well?? - I am still pre op but have a question about chewing food well. Was it hard for you to quickly learn to chew food well and not swallow it prematurely? Have been trying to slow down ...

Thanks everyone for building my confidence - Well I finally am confident enough to change my Avitar from the picture of my dog to me. Taking my picture is something I usually avoid with a passion. With everyone here sharing ...

Yeah! Social worker appointment moved up! - So it does pay to call every couple of days for cancellations. Just received call. Social Worker appointment moved up from August 10 to June 28th. Will get the remaining appointme...

Anyone one know Sue D? - We met at the Peterborough support group this week. You wanted the reading list. Unfortunately I can't read her email : its_all_good_ ...@..... Sue if you read this send me a PM...

TWH pre op - Saw the NP yesterday at TWH. For those who have or might have sleep apnea they want a sleep study done within the last 2 years. So for those waiting it may be a good idea if you ne...

Have 2 appointments! On my way!!! - Well attended initial orientation meeting today at TWH. It was OK, did not hear a lot of new stuff that I did not learn here. They gave us our first 2 appointments. NP June 8th onl...

Thanks to the Peterborough support group! - It was great meeting everyone tonight at the Peterborough support group at the mall. Everyone is so supportive on this great journey, I know that I will make it and be successful. ...

lose/gain/lose frustrations - I think the most frustrating part in weight loss is you lose weight, don't change anything gain back five then lose the 5 again. Soooooooooooo frustrating. Sorry just had to vent!

Deal with Gallbladder now or wait for WLS - I have been having issues with Gallbladder pains. Would like your opinions please. Can I just wait and deal with this with WLS (hopefully will be booked in Summer) or should I get ...

Foamies?? - Many have mentioned having the "Foamies" when eating to fast. What exactly is this??

Vitctoza for weight loss? - Have any of you tried Victoza for weight loss? I started about a month ago and did lose 12 lbs but have stalled. Debated whether or not to call my Doc to increase dose.

Is it worth while to try optifast now? - There seems to be a great result with optifast. Is it worthwhile to go on for a few weeks now when I am just strating the process or will the weight just come back? And can my GP o...

Should I ask my GP to order tests now or wait? - Have inital orientation meeting May 25th. Is it worth while to have my GP order some of the pre op tests that  see here that others have under gone? ie abdominal us, blood work etc...

TWH Orientation May 25th - Is anyone here going to the orientation meetings at TWH on May 25th?