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    Gabriella21
    Roxboro, Canada
    Member Since: 08/12/09
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    Post Date: 5/23/12 8:33 pm
    Topic: RE: No longer "obese"
    Super-Fantastic Monica!!!

    A great accomplishment. And they do matter!!!

    You go girl!!

    Ada
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    Lindsay A.
    vaudreuil, Canada
    (01/29/12)
    Member Since: 02/09/12
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    Post Date: 5/23/12 4:37 pm
    Topic: RE: Book
     Hi Stephanie. 

    I heard you mention that you had read a great book at the meeting.. and that you where currently reading a new book that was fantastic too.. 
    What is the title of the other book (so I can make 1 amazon order  lol)

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    melting-butta
    laval, Canada
    (02/21/12)
    Member Since: 05/17/12
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    Post Date: 5/23/12 12:24 pm
    Topic: Book
    Hi,

    I am reading a very good book called Breaking Free from Emotional Eating by Geneen Roth. It is really worth reading. Surgery is a tool. The hard works begins after surgery.

    If anyone has any good reads about anything - let me know. I have been reading alot these days. It's my new healthy hobby!

    Stephanie

    BMI was 66, now 51!!!!! Hell ya!
                
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    grafiminou
    montreal, Canada
    VSG (10/04/11)
    Member Since: 07/26/10
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    Post Date: 5/23/12 5:52 am
    Topic: RE: No longer "obese"
     Thank you all for your kind, encouraging words!
                        
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    nikkobleu
    VSG (04/30/12)
    Member Since: 01/10/12
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    Post Date: 5/22/12 6:39 pm
    Topic: RE: No longer "obese"
    Great job. keep it up.
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    grafiminou
    montreal, Canada
    VSG (10/04/11)
    Member Since: 07/26/10
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    Post Date: 5/22/12 11:19 am
    Topic: RE: https://www.facebook.com/WLSQuebecSupport
    I've just "liked" it .
                        
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    Lindsay A.
    vaudreuil, Canada
    (01/29/12)
    Member Since: 02/09/12
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    Post Date: 5/22/12 10:02 am
    Topic: RE: https://www.facebook.com/WLSQuebecSupport
    Will be up and running by tonight.
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    Lindsay A.
    vaudreuil, Canada
    (01/29/12)
    Member Since: 02/09/12
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    Post Date: 5/22/12 8:01 am
    Topic: https://www.facebook.com/WLSQuebecSupport
    a Facebook page has been created it can be found at

    https://www.facebook.com/WLSQuebecSupport 

    Feel free to join, and share your experiences, struggles, sucess's, recipies and find a greater sense of comnunity and support.



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    melting-butta
    laval, Canada
    (02/21/12)
    Member Since: 05/17/12
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    Post Date: 5/22/12 6:11 am
    Topic: RE: No longer "obese"
    Dear Monica,

    That is fantastic!! I am very happy for you!! It must feel awesome.

    Take Care,
    Stephanie
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    melting-butta
    laval, Canada
    (02/21/12)
    Member Since: 05/17/12
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    Post Date: 5/22/12 6:07 am
    Topic: RE: Hi
    Hi Elena,

    Congratulations....this is a great decision you have made for yourself. My advice is to read. There are lots of books about the different types of surgery and sife effects etc..

    I am not sure where you are having the surgery, it might be different. The Optifast was for 2 weeks before surgery. It was fine for me, I had made my decision for m surgery and in my head, the Optifast was medicine for me.

    When you meet your surgeon, bring all these questions you have. I wrote down all my concerns and was prepared when I met with my doctor.

    Best of luck.

    Keep me posted :)
    Stephanie
                
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    melting-butta
    laval, Canada
    (02/21/12)
    Member Since: 05/17/12
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    Post Date: 5/22/12 6:03 am
    Topic: RE: Hi
    Hi,

    I went to the Royal Vic, I guess you are going private? I don't have a book like you do. I was given the food plan at the hosiptal when I was ready to go home. I am sure they are the same. Really you should follow what they gave you .... depending on what surgery you are getting. THere is a web site for Dr. Christou's practice http://www.weightlosssurgery.ca/downloads/ and you can find the diet there .... it is very similar to what I followed.

    Best of luck!

    Stephanie

    ps. sorry i didn't answer you sooner..... here is my email stefpiper@hotmail.com ... i check it often
                
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    mtl_chick
    Canada
    VSG (05/25/10)
    Member Since: 04/28/08
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    Post Date: 5/22/12 5:50 am
    Topic: RE: No longer "obese"
    Not silly at all... Congrats Monica, keep on loosing :)
          HW 352 SW 328              
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    Barbara_journey
    Canada
    VSG (06/01/12)
    Member Since: 05/18/12
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    Post Date: 5/22/12 5:35 am
    Topic: RE: No longer "obese"
    Congrats Monica!! :) Keep up the amazing work!!
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    grafiminou
    montreal, Canada
    VSG (10/04/11)
    Member Since: 07/26/10
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    Post Date: 5/22/12 5:21 am
    Topic: No longer "obese"
    As of yesterday morning, my BMI puts me in the "overweight"category. I know it's silly and that those distinctions don't really matter in "real" life (unless you're hoping to buy life insurance), but it's still a nice feeling - especially that the last time I was "merely" overweight, I was barely out of my teens!

    Have a great week, OH friends!

    Monica
                        
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    Pitoune
    Montréal, Canada
    RNY (09/14/06)
    Member Since: 07/12/06
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    Post Date: 5/18/12 10:59 pm
    Topic: RE: very desapointed
    That's why I never visit the local forum and only stick around the main forum. I find there are too many forums to check out....
    *~*Pitoune*~*
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    nikkobleu
    VSG (04/30/12)
    Member Since: 01/10/12
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    Post Date: 5/18/12 4:39 pm
    Topic: RE: Shrimp recipe
    Recipe looks great. I'm still too early out to make it, but will keep it for future meals. thanks for the recipe.
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    Mrs. SmartiePants
    Montreal, Canada
    RNY (05/01/07)
    Member Since: 01/21/07
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    Post Date: 5/18/12 3:59 pm
    Topic: RE: Hi
     Hi Stephanie 

    It was a great meeting indeed, I love getting back into it! This place is also a great resource for support.


    Chantal

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    cindykat
    Canada
    Member Since: 03/09/08
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    Post Date: 5/18/12 3:52 pm
    Topic: RE: Optifast to sell?
    Thanks so much for the offer but I managed to get into the Civic clinic and now have a proper prescription so I am covered. 
    Congratulations on your recent RNY!  I loved my first year post surgery; seeing the weight drop off so quickly and being in control of eating.  A good friend of mine had her RNY with Dr. Yelle in December and has lost 140 lb so far!!!  I never lost like that - only lost 130 lb in total and that took me over a year to lose.  Wishing you a quick recovery from your surgery and a wonderful result!
    If you go to the support group at the Bronson Centre, perhaps we will meet.  My name is Cindy and my friend's name is April.
    Once again, thanks and CONGRATULATIONS!
    Cindy
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    Barbara_journey
    Canada
    VSG (06/01/12)
    Member Since: 05/18/12
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    Post Date: 5/18/12 11:37 am
    Topic: RE: Hi
    Thank you Stephanie! 
    I am having mine done at Rockland, would you mind maybe emailing me the detailed diet plan? I'd really appreciate it.. I have a little book from Rockland it says "FOOD GUIDE, BARIATRIC SURGERY" with a green apple on the cover.. is it the same? 
    I really appreciate the support! 
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    cloudless
    Gatineau, QC, Canada
    VSG
    Member Since: 07/17/09
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    Post Date: 5/18/12 8:19 am
    Topic: RE: Optifast to sell?
     I'm interested and work in Ottawa...can you inbox me with the details?
        
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