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Post surgery scope...uggghhh - Had my 3 month (really almost 4 months) checkup with the doctor today.  He is sending me for a scope to see why I can't keep solid foods down, and why I am only able to eat 1-2 bit...

3 month out photos. - These are my 3 month out photos.  I am down 108 lbs and I am holding my biggest shirt and biggest pants prior to surgery.

3 month out photos. - These are my 3 month out photos.  I am down 108 lbs and I am holding my biggest shirt and biggest pants prior to surgery.

3 months out victories! - I was sleeved on September 22, 2011, and was on Optifast for 3 weeks prior.  Went for a weigh in a couple days ago, and I am down 108 lbs since starting Optifast August 30. My b...

3 month update - Well, it has been 3 months since I have been sleeved, and I am down 108 lbs since starting Optifast. I had my ups and downs at the beginning, but my body is now getting used to th...

You look amazing! You are a true inspiration.

Can't eat much...get the foamies!? - I had my VSG done on September 22, and had a rough first 2 weeks with lots of visits to the ER and testing.  I was finally able to start eating.  For the past few weeks, whenever I...

How do I post pictures? - I would like to post a before surgery and a 5 week out picture, but am at a loss at how to do so. Can anyone help me?

Don't want to eat, I'm scared... - I am 5 weeks out today from being sleeved. My first 2 wees were hell. I couldn't eat or drink, nothing would stay down and I would vomit bile for 5-6 hours at a time.  Ended up in...

First Vomit Free day since surgery... - I had my VSG surgery on September 22, 2011 in Hamilton.  The surgery went fantastic, I was out and in recovery in an hour. Unfortunately, my acid reflux and gastritis took over im...

VSG diet progression? - I was only given a guide for the RNY diet progression, but was told by the nutrionist in Hamilton that the progression is faster on the sleeve?! Can someone who has had the VSG ...

New Bariatric Patient Support Group - Pre and Post - A few months ago, a new Facebook Forum was created for individuals going through, or thinking of going through the bariatric surgery process.  It is open to all individuals, pre ...

Move over, I'm on the bench! - Had a very successful surgery in September 22.  Lots of pain though, but not in the surgical site area.  Was  unable to drink for over 24 hours, and still have a hard time keeping ...

1 day 13 hours and 4 minutes to surgery! - Is it odd that I am not feeling nervous or anxious about this surgery?  I'm going to be losing up to 80% of my stomach, and yet I feel very content about the whole process.

Last day of Optifast and 3 more sleeps! - I can't believe how fast the past three weeks has flown by.  It doesn't seem like I have been on the shakes that long already.  Had my ups and downs on them, but all in all, it was...

New Facebook Support Group for Ontario Bariatric P - A few months ago, a new Facebook Forum was created for individuals going through, or thinking of going through the bariatric surgery process.  It is open to all individuals, pre an...

1 more week, and I am going in for surgery. - Had my pre-op appointment yesterday, bloodwork and ECG.  Everything went great!  They are ancipating an easy surgery, and quick recovery. Lost another 6lbs since last Thursday, ...

Found out what rash is from... - Just an update on the rash I have been experiencing the past couple of days.  I just found out that I am allergic to chicory root, and the benefibre I started to add to my optifast...

Hamilton PreOp Blood work question... - I am going for my pre op in Hamilton tomorrow morning, and was wondering if any of the pre op bloodwork is going to cost me money.   I need to know how much to travel with. As wel...

Little sores (cuts) appearing on body... - Since I started Optifast, I have been getting these little tiny red sores.  At first I got one on my leg, and I though I had poked it or something, that one scabs over and bleeds. ...