RNY surgery date July 11, 2018 excited

Hi

It's been a long process but got my surgery date July 11, 2018 and started my 4 week liquid diet June 13, 2018 "tough" My surgery is at Humber River hospital with Dr Klien. Any thoughts, suggestions, tips etc

Starting weight: 526lbs

Current weight 445lbs

Surgery date July 11, 2018

Congrats!! How exciting - it will be your turn before you know it.

I had my surgery at Humber as well and it was a good experience- everything went smoothly and the staff were all great. Congrats and good luck:)

Thanks it' good to know the staff is great at HRRH

Congrats! I'm having surgery July 9, at St Mike's. It's kinda nice that we get our month off recovery time during summer :)

I know I can' wait for the time off this is a hard but exciting process almost there

my tip:

if you like pina coladas (and getting caught in the rain ) I used to mix the vanilla optifast with water, lots of ice and a few squirts of crystal light Aloha Pineapple squeeze in flavour (found it at walmart). It really does feel like you are having a treat.

Good luck with this next step in your journey.

Hey that sounds like something I will try today thanks, this is a difficult time in the process liquid diet is challenging

liquid diet is super challenging. The first 4 days or so are the worst.

Also, the purees are difficult too after surgery, but soon enough you will be back onto solid foods and the yucky stages you went through to get there will be a distant memory.

I hated the Opti phase but after a few days it got easier. I found adding cocoa powder helped with the taste and benefibre helped to keep me regular. I had my surgery at Humber 3 months ago and had a great experience (except for not being able to tolerate the anesthetic). The staff and accommodations are great. Your in good hands, it's life changing!