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a few days shy of 4 months -     I can't believe how fast the time has flown by. This has been an amazing journey and I know I'm just in the beginning. I'm at 80lbs lost with quite a few to go but I...

Super excited!!! NSV - I'm a huge Blue Jays fan and I'm crazy excited to go watch the home opener tonight. Not only is the season supposed to be amazing but I'm most excited to fit in the seats at the st...

2 Months and a couple days...my how I've changed! - This has been the most amazing ride and is only just begun! Since starting opti I'm down 54.8 pounds as of Monday. I'm down 6 pant sizes and fitting into XL clothing (though I ...

Foamies - Had my first bout of the foamies today. Wow! That is not fun. But the instant relief when whatever is stuck finds its way down....best feeling in world. I have learned my lesson a...

Constipation....I know TMI...sorry. - To get right to the point Christmas Day was rough. I've been better since because I had taken some MOM but I don't really want to do that everyday. I'm sure a lot of it had to do ...

Merry Christmas all!!! - I hope everyone has had a very merry Christmas today. It was wonderful spending time with family and not just revolving my visits around food. I will say that puréed turkey was gre...

Feeling overwhelmed... - Tmw will be one week since my surgery. Physically I feel great. I'm really impresse actually how well. But I feel over whelmed when it comes I the drinkig, eating, vitamins. It's a...

I love my family but...I don't think they understa - So I'm 6 days post op today and my family came to visit. My mom and step dad came first. They came in with a box of oatmeal (which is great!), crystal lights flavors from the state...

Home! - Well I made it through!! Honestly wasn't as bad as I thought the pain would be. The staff at HRRH were fantastic!! I could not have asked for better support. Surgery was good no ma...

I didn't think I could.... - I'm currently on day 16 of Opti and its going pretty well. No major issues and I've been really impressed with myself for sticking to this. I'm normally the person who will try to ...

PATTS-HRRH...Be Prepared!!! - Had my Pre-op today. Nothing too painful but disorganization. We arrived at 8:45am and didn't leave until 2pm. To me that's a little bit excessive. They send you to one area the...

One week down...2 more to go!! - Started my second week of optifast today. Wow! It really isn't as hard a it seems. You really aren't hungry and who knew how much you would look forward to veggies everyday! Lol ...

I probably should say hi... - Hi everyone!! I've been reading the message boards since July but never had the nerve to post or comment on anything but figured it's about time now.  It is amazing to r...

Got my date!! - Went to see surgeon yesterday and they asked if I had a date yet. So they offered December 10 and I couldn't of been more happy.  I'm still smiling from ear to ear. I'll be havi...