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I shall bake myself an Opti cake! - As tomorrow is my birthday! Yes I will be reaching the ripe old age of 35... Over the last 10 years I have gained a loving husband, lost a twin pregnancy at a fairly advanced sta...

Sorry for the question but... - Do any of you on Opti actually poop? I think it has been days...

Two more weeks of Opti - Two more weeks until the big day!!! I am so paranoid that something will happen and the surgery will get postponed... Seriously, I want to cover myself in bubble wrap and hybren...

Opti Fast? no Opti Blahhhh - So I finally started my Opti diet... I was supposed to start it on the 25th but we were away from home and with the 2 babies in the car and everything going on I decided to give...

At pre-op with hourly updates :-) - Just got here and just sent to x-ray... Not sure why or what they are hoping to find inside... More updates to follow...

Pre Op at TEGH - Anyone been to TEGH lately for a pre-op? Just wondering what to expect. Please share your experiences... It is enough of an adventure for me to drive there - mostly beca...

Is it just me or... - were you also experiencing an emotional roller coaster as you were getting closer to surgery date? And no it's not that time of the month... I just burst into tears from the...

Wow!! You look amazing!!!

Need input about the weeks after... - So the surgery is on January 15 and I am in the process of recruiting family help. I am the one responsible for driving my older daughter to and from daycare. How soon after su...

Hospital stay question - I am trying to understand exactly what 2 days in the hospital means... If I have the surgery on a Tuesday morning, does that mean that if all goes well I should be released ...

Wow!!! you look amazing!

Question about long term follow up data - Has anyone came across or know where I can find some scholarly articles on long-term follow-up post RNY? I can't seem to find anything on the subject and it is starting to a...

A personal question for you ladies out there... - So, this is one of those questions I didn't know who to ask so I will do it here... What are you supposed to do if you have your surgery on the same time you get your period...

Things are moving along... - Got my Opti on Wednesday; Got a call for my pre-op appointment on Dec. 20th. Now I have to try and not eat myself to death before Dec. 25 when I start my Opti.... seriou...

Book recommendations? - Any recommendations for a good book to help prepare for surgery and life after surgery? I feel like I need to do some readings and would love to hear your suggestions

Got me Date!!!! - Had my meeting with the surgeon today. Dr.Cyrian wasn't there so I met with Dr. Aarts which was very nice and informative. I am scheduled for January 15, 2103!!! 67 days fro...

Should I be worried? - My meeting with the surgeon is tomorrow at TWH but I haven't gotten their reminder call yet. Usually they call 48 hours before but so far nothing... should I be worried? ...

OT - Furnace situation - We are new to the home ownership thing and we just found out our furnace died... Does anyone have any experience with these situations? The financial burden scares the heck out of ...

Private room question - Does anyone know how much does a private room cost if you don't have extra insurance and want to pay out of pocket? I am trying to figure out if this is at all feasible and since ...

Dr. Cyriac... - I just found out Dr. Cyriac will be my surgeon and I will be meeting him next month. I would love to hear about your experience with him. Also, does this mean that my surgery wil...

Estimated date??? - I have my surgeon appointment on November 9 at TWH based on your knowledge when do you think my surgery will be? Any estimations? Guestimations??? My in laws are coming to visit ...

Protein shakes on sale - Just saw that the ready to drink shakes are on sale at Costco . $20.99 instead of $26.99

Love this picture!!! very inspiring. Keep up the good work!!!!!!!!

Hate being overweight -  Went to pick up my daughter from school today wearing a T-shirt and Crocs. Of course it started to rain and as we were crossing the road I slipped and fell.... I managed to pull ...

All the meetings are done.... - Now the waiting game has begun... waiting to get my surgeon's appointment... TWH are so slow that I doubt I will see the inside of the operating room before December. On a positi...