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RNYers, did any of you have this kind of pain... - Since the day of surgery most of my pain seems to be right in between the middle of my breasts, about 2 inches above the incision spot that is located in the middle below the breas...

Ottawa People please help me sort something out - Hi everyone, I am once again going through our guide looking for more ideas for protein because I want to get it in through food if I can. I am very confused tho: Our guide l...

For all the experienced people out there - Any suggestions on how to keep my food warm? I am allowing approx 1 minute or more between bites of food, taking the 15-20 mins to eat as suggested in my guide. The nice thing is t...

Shopping Extravaganza! - 7 shirts 1 athletic jacket 1 pair of lounging pants 1 bra 3 pairs of nylons Total cost $102!! And they are all shrink into sizes!!  And at the prices I got them for, even if...

Follow up appt results - I had my one week follow up today and so far so good. I lost another 8lbs since surgery!! There is one incision spot that I have to keep an eye on. It has some redness and a bit of...

Help with ticker - I just filled in the info for the weight loss ticker, however, I am not sure how to get it to show my weight loss thus far. I started out on November 15 at 428 and today I am at 38...

Today's update/protein shake update - Today, I took a trip to the Civic Campus pharmacy and purchased the sample kit of the Unjury Protein Shakes. The unflavoured/tasteless are NOT tasteless lol, however, what I found ...

Just a little update - I can't stay on for long periods of time, as I can't sit straight up for long periods of times without it hurting too much, but please know that I do pop in from time to time to ...

The song going through my head today is... - There's No Place Like Home for the Holidays and it is SO true. I got home today around 12:30ish. I spent a few loving hours with my boys and then my brother and my 3 favourite gi...

update for April Bennett - Hi everyone, I am April's friend and she asked me to post to you all with the update of her surgery today. April had her surgery this morning at 8am, all went very well. She is ...

Desperately seeking an answer quickly - Hi everyone, first let me say very quickly thank you SO much for all the well wishes. I wish  I had time to answer them individually but time is of the esscence right now. I promis...

As of 11ish tomorrow morning I will be on the benc - I just got my call and I am scheduled for 8:00 a.m.! I am SOOOOOOOOOO beyond excited. I cannot believe the day is finally this close. Unbelieveably I do not even have an iota of ne...

PATTS and first time meeting on OHer - I had my PATTS this morning and it went really well! I was in and out in no time. I arrived way earlier than my appt time as I wanted to be sure I didn't miss meeting Filomena, and...

Judy I am hoping you are in dreamland by now and.. - dreaming of the wonderful thing that is taking place tomorrow at 8:00 a.m.! I just wanted to wish you all the best for your big day tomorrow.  Let us know when you make it to the b...

I still have my PITA but stopped thinking of it wh - My right butt cheek is still sore. It seems to be aggravated by sitting or turning around in my bed. When I am laying flat or still it doesn't hurt at all.  I have a feeling it mig...

Update on rash in my mouth - The WMC called back shortly after 9 this morning. I was pleasantly surprised at how fast they returned my message! The nurse gave me the go ahead to take any antibiotics...said it...

Roof of mouth sore and itchy - OF maybe? - Hi everyone, I am starting day 8 of Opti-Fast. Yesterday the roof of my mouth started getting really sore and itchy. As well, not sure how to quite explain it but when I rub my ton...

Day 4 on Opti-Fast - Well here I am at 4 and I must admit it is easier than I thought it would be. Last night I had a poor me night and was mad at my hubby for cooking supper for him and our boys, I wa...

Bite sizes when I reach full diet stage - This may come as a really stupid question BUT I have to ask...in several books I have read they recommend taking pencil-eraser bite sizes when you are back on full diet and then ch...

Today is the start of the brand-new me! - To almost quote Johnny Reid (one of my two favourite singers ever) "Today, I'm gonna try and change my world". I had my first Opti-fast shake about 20 minutes ago and it wasn't ...

She called!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! - Lana called, my surgery is booked for December 23rd!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! She said even if they take the gallbladder, as long as things go akay I should be home for Christm...

Lana PLEASEEEEEEEE answer your phone - I just got home from a cousin's funeral to find a message from Lana on my answering machine. I have been trying for a half hour to get her because I know it is a date for my surger...

It's a go!!!!!!!!!!!! - Warning lengthy message ahead... As most of you knew today was the day I met my surgeon. And as most of you also know I was so worried that he was going to tell me no, or want...

Paying for OPTI-FAST in Ottawa - Hi everyone, I am PRAYING that tomorrow morning at 10 a.m. I will be signing papers and collecting my prescription for OF!! I know Lana told me there were two methods of payment......

As Tuesday draws closer I am getting antsy - As my date to meet Dr. Yelle draws closer (this Tuesday) it seems to be all I can think about. I am filled with nerves and excitement. The closer I get the more real it gets but I ...