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Why RNY over DS? - I know it's silly to be researching it now, but why do they do the RNY over the DS?  I wasn't really given an option as the doctor that I was sent to seems to do the RNY only, but ...

OF is not my friend - Well, it's day 6 of Optifast.  I have found the flavour combosI like best and the actual shakes aren't a problem.  I am, however, just as hungry as I was on day 1.  I am so thankfu...

Post surgery hunger? - So at my PATT's appointment  I met a woman who was almost 2 years post surgery and she said she is hungry all the time.  I started thinking about it and it makes sense.  If there i...

Out of the WLS closet and 1 week to OF! - Finally told my supervisor I will be off work for 3-5 weeks for WLS.  No wailing or gnashing of teeth so far.  That's one stress point over with at least.  Now I just have 7 days u...

Anybody else having surgery@HRRH Nov 11? - Just wonder if anybody on here will be there that day.  Picked up the rest of my Opti today.  5 weeks to a new start    Yeehaw! Julie

Lack of information pre surgery - Sooooo, I have almost no info.  Anything I have learned about what to eat, vitamins, protein powders has been from everyone on OH and some books, but apparently ever surgeon and pr...

Any suggestions for US shopping? - So I'm going to Buffalo tomorrow for some shopping and hoping for some advice on what to look for in terms of low fat, sugar free stuff we can't get here.  I will also be looking a...

Wow Megan! You look fab!

GI Series done - Well, I had my GI series Xrays to check for an ulcer.  Definately have gastric reflux.  No ulcer spotted.  Will know more next Tuesday when I go for the results with my GP.   May s...

He's freaking adorable! Who told you he is Boston/Cocker X? I...

Snack - Roasted kale - My friend told me about it and loves it.  Tried it tonight and I was surprised how much I like it! 1 bunch Kale 2 tbsp olive oil 1/4 tsp sea salt (regular salt has too much so...

Depression ?? - Ok, pretty sure I'm depressed.  Always assumed it was situational and/or related to my weight and how I feel because of it.  Now I'm not sure and concerned I will be a little worse...

Looking for protein powder - Hi all!  Been soooooo busy.  Did really well with going to the gym when I was on night shift but it all went downhill on days off and now on day shift.  It sucks cuz I was so motiv...

Got my date!!! - November 11th is my surgery date!  PATT's are on October 26th.  Have an appointment with my GP on Thursday thought to set up some tests.  I had an episode of intense stomach pai...

Pre sugery ulcer? - Kinda freaking out a little.  Was diagnosed with peptic ulcers when I was 16.  suffered for almost 10 yrs before they seemed to heal up.  Over the past couple of years I have had m...

I missed the call!!! - Aaarrgghhhh! I'm on night shift and my phone always seems to ring the most on night shift so I turned all my ringers off.  Dr Sohi's office called to book my November surgery!  And...

Back to the gym - Well, started back at the gym this week.  So far I haven't hurt myself.  I was eating very badly and was actually gaining.  I think it was just a psychological response to the thin...

Avatar angry! - Why the heck can't I change my avatar?!!!!  I figured out how to shrink it and upload it. But it doesn't change!  It's there, I can see it, but the stooopid hot dog still comes up....

Stupid Avatar! - Ok, with help of a post I figured out how to shrink a pic enough to make it my avatar.  I uploaded the new avatar in the "manage avatar" part of my profile.  But it still hasn't ch...

Greek yoghurt - How the heck are you guys eating this stuff?!  The only way I think I can eat plain greek yoghurt is with lots of garlic and shredded cucumber in it slathered on grilled meat, lol!...