So i got the call today with my surgery date

Niki L.
on 9/24/12 7:08 am - Canada

RNY on 10/15/12

OCT 15TH on my i have lots to get done was not thinking it would be that soon making a list of things to get done any ideas of things to add to my list please let me know Ty Niki

cheeky_monkey
on 9/24/12 7:17 am - Ottawa ON, Canada

Congrats!!!

Referral: April 2011 <> Orientation: Ottawa July 15, 2011 <> Nurse: April 16, 2012 <> Abdominal Ultrasound: May 2, 2012 <> Behaviourist/Dietitian: May 8, 2012 <> Education Class: July 11, 2012 <> Meet the Surgeon: July 31, 2012 <> Surgery Date: August 27, 2012

Julia P.
on 9/24/12 12:49 am, edited 9/24/12 12:49 am - Canada

RNY on 10/16/12

Wow, that is soon, congrats!

My surgery is on October 16th, but I've had a bit more time to prepare myself as I found out my date a month and a half ago.

Here's what I've done so far to get ready:
- Gathered everything I need for the Optifast stage (Optifast, Shaker/Ball, good Blender, Fibre pills to help with digestive issues, Suger Free Syrups and Crystal light to add for flavour, sugar-free jello, broth less than 10 cal per serving).
- Buy supplements for after surgery - Chewable Multi, Iron, Calcium, Vitamin D, and a pill holder to organize it all!
- Packing list for hospital - buy anything that I don't have at home already (Gas X strips, good water bottle for sipping, ear plugs)
- Get together the things I'll need immediately post surgery (Good unflavoured protein powder, Pre-mixed Premier Protein shakes, Milk of Magnesia, Derma Scar Gel, Tamaru Nut Oil)

The weekend before my surgery, I plan to hit the grocery store to stock up on things I'll need for the initial liquid/pureed diet, so I'll have it on hand post-surgery.

I hope this helps! Good luck to you on the 15th!

Referral - December 2011 * Orientation TWH - March 13th, 2012 * Nurse Practitioner - April 17th, 2012 * Nutrition Class - April 17th, 2012 * Social Worker - April 24th, 2012 * Dietician - May 1st, 2012 * Psych - May 1st, 2012 * Surgeon - August 17th, 2012 * PATTS - Sept. 12th, 2012 * SURGERY TEGH, Dr. Cyriac - October 16th, 2012

Starting Weight - 320 lbs * Current Weight - 178 lbs * Goal Weight - 165 lbs

fxygal
on 9/24/12 3:31 am

JMP thats a wonderful prep list. Thanks I'll be using it as well it get ready for my big day. I was wondering what the Tamaru Nut Oil is for?

Many Thanks,

Andrea

oct'12 - 230lbs, pre opti - 219, post opti - 209

Julia P.
on 9/24/12 10:05 am - Canada

RNY on 10/16/12

No problem! I realize I spelled it wrong in my first post - it's TamaNu nut oil. My Dietician recommended it to help with the healing of the scars post-surgery.

I ordered it online at Well.ca

I hope this helps!

Referral - December 2011 * Orientation TWH - March 13th, 2012 * Nurse Practitioner - April 17th, 2012 * Nutrition Class - April 17th, 2012 * Social Worker - April 24th, 2012 * Dietician - May 1st, 2012 * Psych - May 1st, 2012 * Surgeon - August 17th, 2012 * PATTS - Sept. 12th, 2012 * SURGERY TEGH, Dr. Cyriac - October 16th, 2012

Starting Weight - 320 lbs * Current Weight - 178 lbs * Goal Weight - 165 lbs

crstalww
on 9/24/12 8:07 am - Toronto, Canada

RNY on 11/06/12

Big congrats to you that was quick. Your going to be sitting on the bench soon on the other side

Orientation: July 23 2012 Dr Sullivan : August 16, 2012 Dietician, SW, RN, Sept 26, 2012 Dr Sullivan Oct 17, 2012 and pick up Optifast PATTS: October 24, 2012 Surgery: November 6, 2012. Starting weight 277 surgery weight 268

Liv2ride63
on 9/24/12 8:33 am - tweed, Canada

congrats , i go oct 15th as well in ottawa started my opti today ,,,i didnt mind it , but i feel jittery like i drank a bunch of coffee

Brenda T.
on 9/24/12 8:41 am - Oshawa, Canada

RNY on 05/14/12

CONGRATULATIONS!!!!

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Niki L.
on 9/24/12 9:00 am - Canada

RNY on 10/15/12

Ty that list was a great help i have per op on thurs and start opti fast that day the next few days i am going to watch what i eat as to be ready for it all some what sad i dont get to say good bye to some foods but in the end it is better this way as i want to be really healty going in i have not had chips

in 4 weeks they are my fav but i had to give up some foods to be sure i can do this

fxygal
on 9/24/12 3:34 am

Congratulations!!!! What hospital r u going through? Good Luck

oct'12 - 230lbs, pre opti - 219, post opti - 209

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