I am 29, mother of 3 as well...

I LOVE my sleeve! I had it 8 weeks ago, I lost about 34lbs pre opt and 32.9 post.
It's been wonderful! I went back to work after one week off because I felt so good! (plus I have an office job) 

The only thing I've noticed is, I used to LOVE food.. and loved eating food.. now it is more of a challange, and I don't enjoy it... but trust me, it's been worth it! 

Now I have to plan what I eat, eat slowly (was never really an issue) and know when to stop... I'm always worried I'll get sick, so I take it slow as I am NOT someone who likes to get sick! (who does!) I have been lucky! So far everything has been wonderful! 

I'm a pretty steady looser, I would not say fast or slow.. I usually weigh daily, yes, I am ONE OF THOSE! Mostly for accountability and to keep myself in check... I generally never loose when I have my period (which has changes since WLS) but then the week after I start to loose again....

All in all it's been an AWESOME Ride, could not be happier! People can't believe the weight I've lost, I love it! My family too, my husband.. ... It's been fantastic! 

Hope yours is as smooth as mine! 

 I'm starting pre-op diet and wondered how much Optifast is?  I'll be doing it for 1 month.  Does anyone have any leftovers?  I live in Gatineau, but will be in Montreal on Monday, Septemer 17.

Elena

I've never heard of him..

When I googled: 

Dr. Nagi Jean Safa

"Dr Nagi Jean Safa completed his residency training at the
University of Montreal General Surgery Program.
He then performed a fellowship in Metabolic and Bariatric Surgery, and Minimal Invasive Surgery, at the Sacred
Heart Hospital of Montreal, which is the largest Weight Loss Surgery center in the Montreal area, and one of the busiest in Canada. Currently, Dr Safa is a Surgeon at the Sacred Heart Hospital of Montreal, and is involved in the training of residents and surgical fellows. Dr Safa performs frequently many bariatric procedures, including roux en Y gastric bypass, sleeve gastrectomy, gastric banding, and gastric
plication. He has a particular interest in Laparoscopic revisional surgery including banding, bypass and sleeve.His current research interests include clinical outcomes from
various bariatric surgery procedures and investigations on the impact of bariatric surgery on Type 2 diabetes and metabolic syndrome X."

Came up on the "Montrealobesityclinic" site...

When I had mine Dr Denis did the surgery and Dr Garneau "assisted" , so it's reassuring that another Dr will be assisting him... also, I don't know about you, but I find Rockland have a fairly sound practice, and I'm faily sure they don't let "just any dr" work in there practice ;) Just my opinon for what it's worth..

SOOO VERY excited for you! Congrats girl! 

**Moving over to make room on the bench for a new skinny *****!** :D 





 

I have been waiting for approx 2 years.  I can't believe it's going to happen. I hope it works for me.  I need to lose 100 pounds.  Most importantly I need to get off my meds.  High blood pressure, fast heart rate.....for someone my age (38) I feel like i am falling apart.  I can't keep up to my kids (I have 3). Both my knees are starting to give out....its pathetic. Let's not talk about the self esteem issue.  I haven't taken a picture in years.  I am hoping all that will change soon. 
Oh, and yes I am having the sleeve done.   How is your journey so far?  Have you been finding it diffucult??  Were you able to bounce back quickly enough to tend to your family?
Thank you for sharing.

 Wondering.. have you contacted MBHealth for which surgeons are approved out of province wls? my information has wls in Quebec as not covered normally. Unless you plan on self pay options I'd check first with mb.