Laura M. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 10 months ago

Surgey was at 8am on Friday. The surgery itself went pretty well and I was in recovery an hour and s half later. Recovery has been a bit slow at times. I react to anesthesia so I would up in recovery for 8 hours while they tried to get a handle on my o


Laura M. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 10 months ago

im sitting here in the surgical family suite waiting for reception to open. 6am check in time for 8am surgery. Can't wait to see my daughter this afternoon once this is all done! I'm so excited for this new journey!!!! The nerve only kicked in this mor


Laura M. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 11 months ago

Surgery is in FOUR DAYS!!!!  

My surgery is in Ottawa on Friday, Jun 3rd with Dr. Yelle.  I can't believe the week has arrived!  I'm so excited I can hardly stand it. I'm like a kid on Christmas morning!!!  I woke up with butterflies in my stom


Kathy S. wrote 7 years, 11 months ago
Hi Laura, You are only a few days away from your surgery date and the biggest journey of your life. WE are here for you all the way. Keep us posted on how you are doing.

Laura M. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 11 months ago

im almost two weeks into Opti and a bit over a week until surgery. For the past several days I've been on a massive purging streak! I have gotten more done around the house in the last 3 days than I have in the last months! Lol

A girlfriend of


Laura M. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 11 months ago

im about a week out from starting my 3 weeks of OPTI. I see my dietitian tomorrow and start opti next Friday.

I know that weight loss is expected during the three weeks in option, I'm just curious about how much people have lost during the opti


Laura M. has achieved her goal: To get my surgery approved :) 7 years, 12 months ago
I am a very head-strong and determined individual. I will not take no for an answer! :)

Laura M. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 12 months ago

In my booklet it says to take 2 Metamucil with every shake. Do they really mean to take 8 Metamucil per day?! That sounds like a lot.

Should I buy only vanilla? Or one chocolate?

what kind of stuff can we add to it to make it tasty? I t


Laura M. posted a discussion topic 7 years, 12 months ago

Surgery is booked for Friday, June 3rd!!! I'm so excited! I start OptiFast in 2.5 weeks (May 13th). Got confirmation that it is gluten free. The dietitian even called the company too double confirm for me even though it says it on the box! I've heard t


Laura M. posted a discussion topic 8 years ago

You can see my timeline in my signature below. So excited that I have my consultation with the surgeon on Monday! The doctor prepping me for surgery also wants a pre-surgery follow-up with me the same day.  For those of you who have had surgery already


Laura M. has a new goal: To get my surgery approved :) 8 years, 5 months ago
I am a very head-strong and determined individual. I will not take no for an answer! :)
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Ottawa, ON
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RNY
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06/03/2016
Surgery Date
Nov 26, 2015
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