Smallermenow posted a discussion topic 7 years, 11 months ago

Hi all,

I have a doctors appointment on Thursday, but thought I would ask here first.  I am 42 years old.  Tomorrow is my one year surgiversary.  I have lost 109 lbs from when I started two weeks of Opti.  Anyway, I have recently met a wonderfu


Smallermenow posted a discussion topic 8 years ago

Is a shot glass amount of red wine really that harmful at 11 months out?  I have pretty much reached my goal weight.  I have had no real problems.  I dont mean I want to turn into an alcoholic, just to have a little wine with friends. 


Smallermenow posted a discussion topic 8 years ago

Just wondered how bad did the panni surgery hurt?


Smallermenow posted a discussion topic 8 years ago

As of this morning, I am down 100 pounds from my first day on Opti which was April 10th.  I had RNY surgery April 24th, 2015.  I could not be more proud of myself.  I worked hard and did what I was told.  I really wanted to lose the weight and after al


Smallermenow posted a discussion topic 8 years, 1 month ago

Hi all.

I have a silly question.  I had RNY surgery April 24th, 2015.  I have lost 93 pounds, from 246 to 153.  And believe me, I am not complaining one bit.  I went through my journal today and realized that I have been stuck between 153 and 1


Smallermenow posted a discussion topic 8 years, 4 months ago

Seven months and 82 pounds.  So proud of myself.  The first photo is from the hotel room the day after I was released from the hospital.  The second is from last week.


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Smallermenow posted a discussion topic 8 years, 6 months ago

So I thought it was strange pre-op when we were told that after surgery we would have to take showers and were not allowed to take baths.  I worried about this as I have an old house that only has a bathtub, no shower.  Then when they explained that th


Smallermenow posted a discussion topic 8 years, 6 months ago

So, I have been having gallbladder attacks since surgery in April.  Finally had an ultrasound which found sludge in my gallbladder.  I was then sent for a CT Scan.  I was fine with all of this.  Prepared to get my gallbladder out.  I saw my doctor to g


Smallermenow posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago

So I have been having these "attacks" that I thought were gallstones, but I had an ultrasound done this morning and she told me she didn't see anything.  I had an attack yesterday and still in pain today and was told perhaps I passed the gallstones and


Smallermenow posted a discussion topic 8 years, 8 months ago

Wow! I can't believe it!  I finally see a 1 in front of my weight.  It has been a lot of years.  So excited!  2 1/2 months after surgery.  Best de


Smallermenow posted a discussion topic 8 years, 9 months ago

Have any of you emailed to the nurse/discharge navigator at TWH before?  I have a question for them regarding gallbladder issues and I am trying to avoid having to call as I don't have a long distance plan.  How long did it take for someone to email yo


Smallermenow posted a discussion topic 8 years, 9 months ago

Hi all.  I had RNY on April 24, 2015.  I am having some strange back pain that I am wondering if any one else has experienced.  It starts off feeling like my bra is too tight.  Then it becomes like being stabbed in the middle of my back and the pain ra


Smallermenow posted a discussion topic 8 years, 10 months ago

I started Optifast on April 10 and lost 9 pounds.  I had RNY on April 24 and have lost 21 pounds.  30 pounds total!    Yesterday I wore a pair of p


Smallermenow posted a discussion topic 8 years, 10 months ago

Hi all

I had RNY on April 24th.  I started pureed food on Friday and so far so good, until tonight when I have a stomach ache.  The only problem I am having so far is with the 30minutes between eating and drinking.  I find this very hard.  I th


Smallermenow posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago

Hi all,

I am going into day 9 post-op and I have a couple of questions.  First of all, I have had no real issues since my RNY surgery April 24th. No complaints.   I was told that my steri-strips would fall off on their own in 5-7 days.  So far


Smallermenow posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago

Hi all,

I had my RNY surgery on Friday with Dr. Todd Penner.  Such a nice man.  Everything went really well.  I was released from hospital today.  I am staying in a nearby hotel until Thursday just to be safe, because I live about 4 hours away.


Smallermenow posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago

Today is day one.  I have two weeks of Opti and then surgery April 24th.  So far today I have had my breakfast and lunch opti, 4 cups of black decaf coffee, and 12 oz of water.  It says drink 6-8 cups of fluid in addition to your 4 shakes day.  That do


Smallermenow posted a discussion topic 8 years, 11 months ago

Hello.  I am a new member, but I have been to this site everyday for almost a year.  Thank you for all the wonderful information.  I am scheduled for rny surgery at Toronto Western on April 24th with Dr. Penner.  My mother is coming to town to take car

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