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I tried to get a private room but none were available ? I stayed in a semi private room with an elderly woman (not a bariatric patient) and I was shocked when I asked if my husband could stay and they let him! I think because I was close to the window and he was "tucked in the corner". I also had an amazing nurse, so I'm sure that helped. The down side was he had to sleep in a chair, and not one that pulled out into a "bed". It was pretty awful for him.
on 1/10/19 5:48 pm - Greater Toronto Area, Canada
6 days post op
QOTD - Minimalist for sure. Throw eveything away!
Food: (There is no defined meals. I just graze all day)
2 premier proteins
1 Fiji Water (drank about 600 ml of 1L bottle so far)
125 ml of PC Blue Menu roasted red pepper and sundries tomato soup
Exercise: Got about 12000 steps today
Female 30s Canada
RNY January 4, 2019
I lost 100% of my excess weight.
Currently re-comping body/losing vanity pounds prior to plastics.
I bought new skates this year and I'm having a blast! I also hike with my dogs. Cold or not. I only cut back if it's too cold for the dogs.
Referral - May 31/17; Orientation - June 15/17; First Appt Nurse - June 26/17; Bloodwork and ECG - June 27/17; Sleep Study - July 5/17; Dietician Appt - July 10/17; Counsellor Appt - July 10/17; Abdominal Ultrasound - July 10/17: Endoscopy/Colonoscopy - July 25/17; Second Dietician Appt - September 14/17; Internist Appt - October 2/17; Meet the Surgeon - November 21/17; Pre Surgery Nutrition Class - January 12/18; Surgery - January 16/18
Congratulations! I'm so pleased that you stuck with it and got the referral you so desperately wanted.
Best thing I ever did for myself.
Referral - May 31/17; Orientation - June 15/17; First Appt Nurse - June 26/17; Bloodwork and ECG - June 27/17; Sleep Study - July 5/17; Dietician Appt - July 10/17; Counsellor Appt - July 10/17; Abdominal Ultrasound - July 10/17: Endoscopy/Colonoscopy - July 25/17; Second Dietician Appt - September 14/17; Internist Appt - October 2/17; Meet the Surgeon - November 21/17; Pre Surgery Nutrition Class - January 12/18; Surgery - January 16/18
Peppermint extract! I found it helped my upset stomach.
Referral - May 31/17; Orientation - June 15/17; First Appt Nurse - June 26/17; Bloodwork and ECG - June 27/17; Sleep Study - July 5/17; Dietician Appt - July 10/17; Counsellor Appt - July 10/17; Abdominal Ultrasound - July 10/17: Endoscopy/Colonoscopy - July 25/17; Second Dietician Appt - September 14/17; Internist Appt - October 2/17; Meet the Surgeon - November 21/17; Pre Surgery Nutrition Class - January 12/18; Surgery - January 16/18
I am currently just finished week 1 of 3 
and so far decaf coffee and the sugar free syrups have been working I really like the salted caramel and the vanilla almond I paid $5.99 at home sense for mine.
Hope this helps!
Hello My Weight loss Friends
Was wondering if anyone knew or did pay to get a private room at st. Joe's ? I am having my surgery on Jan 25th and also are spouses allowed to stay with you all the time? My husband will be with me and I would like him to stay with me.
Thanks in advanced. ! 
That is Awesome I am so happy for you!!! I am having my surgery in a few weeks 
. Sending you Healing dust your way!! Great job on the weight loss!!!
I had my appointment with the surgeon on Monday . Five weeks and everything is healing well.
I am still a little tired but regaining energy as I get better at sipping and getting enough fluid in (this is way harder than I anticipated ) .
I'm surprised at how quickly the weight is disappearing. I had been pleased with the 20 lbs I lost between May and November and am thrilled with the 38lb I have lost in the 7 wks since starting opti fast & surgery.
Going back to work in 3 wks so starting to follow my work day routine so I can work out any eating/drinking glitches and make the transition as smooth as possible.
Gotta say having this surgery is the best thing I have done for myself in a very very long time ?
