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One Month Surgiversary...and the NSV's and SV's ar - Hello All, It has been a few weeks since I posted, but today I am so full of gratitude for my RNY gift that I had to share with others the positive things that have taken pl...

Can someone tell me why we can't chew sugar free g - It helps me not feel as prone to mindless eating when I just want a flavour in my mouth.  I have been chewing but I was reading my book from the centre and it says no gum :-( wh...

How much protein is in 2 tbs of unflavoured protei - I am no longer tolerating premier protein shakes.  I was fine but now I'm looking for alternate protein sources!  I bought the unflavoured protein at bulk barn and added 2 tbs t...

New arrival on the bench with questions! - So, I had my roux en y surgery onFriday and came home Sunday night!  I have been up walking and passing gas out of both ends. I feel no desire to eat or drink but I have managed...

Help! I blew it on Optifast!the - So I cheated on day 10 of optifast!  I ate 5 little meat balls after a full day of cooking/ serving and being around food.  I managed when everyone was here.  But after clean up...

Can I drink 3 rather than 4 Opti in a day? - Hi folks, today is day 2 of Opti for me.  Yesterday I had such a killer headache, I felt nauseated and only got 3 Opti shakes in.  Is this a big deal.  I left a message with the...

Day 1Opti... Farewell food, hello headache! - So last night I hosted my own farewell food feast!  I made a healthy ministrone soup, baked pasta and fresh homemade chocolate chip cookies.  I ate small portions and enjoyed th...

Looking great! How has it been lately... Miss seeing your posts on...

Got a Date Excited.Nervous.Freaking OUT. - So, on Friday I FINALLY got my date for surgery for April 5, 2013.  I can hardly believe that is finally going to happen.  This has been a long process, Dr. appointments, waitin...

Now that Food is off the table, how do you 'treat' - On thing that I am thinking about as my surgery date approaches is how I use food to 'treat' myself when I have had a busy day, or when I feel I deserve a break it often involve...

Oh MY,,,It's my turn!!! - Hi everyone, I don't post often but I read this board religiously.  I have been in a bit of a funk lately because I met with the surgeon at St.Joe's hospital in December and h...

MOVING FoRwArD!! - So this has been a busy week!  I had my Nutritionist, Nurse and Dietician appointments at St. Joseph's hospital in Hamilton on Wednesday.  Long story short, I got the rubber stamp ...

Pre-op NSV -  Hi folks, I am pre-op and preparing for my social worker and dietician appointments at St.Jo's Hamilton next week.  In preparation I have been trying to make lifestyle changes now...

You Can Have it All... -  Laying here in bed, it's not so hard to imagine a life where having it all is possible!  I mean, I have a great supportive hot husband, 4 dynamite kids, I'm resting up to go to a ...

Hamilton, slower than I thought! -  So, I called the St.jo's barriatric centre yesterday to confirm my Social Worker and Dietician appointments for September 19th.  These are my first appointments since the orientat...

Support Group London On -  Hi there I am looking for a support group in London, On... I am still pre-op but would love to meet up with others who have already been through the experience!  Thanks, Sarah

New to OH and doing first set of tests blood/ECG/u -  So, I have been lurking around looking at before and after pics and mostly being blown away by the success many have already had with this surgery.  I weigh 280 lbs ( heaviest wei...