The time has come...
Going for surgery is a little different for those of us who live in the north. I have to drive nearly 4 hours today to get to the airport in Thunder Bay then hop a plan to Toronto. Once there, I need to drive to Hamilton. (Driving in Toronto has me more stressed than the surgery at this point.) I still don't have a room confirmed as the place I expected to stay told me they were still full as of yesterday. They told me to call today and they'd see if anything opens up. If not, they'll help me find another place.
I have PATTS tomorrow at nine. I drive back to Toronto in the afternoon to meet my fiance at the airport then drive back to Hamilton. Surgery is booked for 8:00 on Thursday so I have to be there at 6:00. Who has time to get nervous??? I'm going to be crazy busy for the next 48 hours.
I drank my last OPTI last night. I have to say that I really liked them and I had no ill effects. Let's hope my plumbing works just as well post-op. I expect the next couple of days to be much more difficult: only clear fluids until the midnight before surgery. I've lost 14 lbs after 12 days on Opti. That makes me happy as I'm under 300 lbs going into surgery.
I want to thank everyone on the boards for their expertise and support. It's been indespensible. I'd like to especially thank my Angel, Sher1ock. Not only is her success inspiring, but she's super wise AND funny. I may not have access to the boards for the next little bit but she'll keep you apprised of how things go.
I'm sticking around Hamilton for a week. I'm being a bit conservative but as I live so far away from even Thunder Bay, I thought it was wise.
Wish me luck, everyone, and don't forget to scooch over just a little to make room for me on the bench!
Thea
Thea, I've got your seat warmed and waiting!
Congratulations it's only hours now, with you being so busy today that time will fly in the blink of an eye.
Safe trip!
Donna
My Journey: Highest W= 349 Loss w/Weight Watchers= 296 Loss w/Optifast= 278
Referral: Aug.25/11 Orientation: Sept.26/11, Optifast: Dec.28/11 & Surgery: Jan 18/12
Total Loss= 187 lbs & Weight Loss since Dec 28/2011 w/Opti+WLS= 134 lbs.
Current Weight - April 2013 = 162.2
is Monica M.
Had RNY surgery July 22/11, St. Joe's Hamilton, with the awesome Dr. Scott Gmora. Had abdominoplasty August 2/13, Scarborough, with equally awesome Dr. Michael Kreidstein.
Good luck with everything, You will do fine. Just remember to drink, drink, drink afterwards.
I will be thinking of you on Thursday!
Looking forwar to hear from you aftwards.
Jennifer
Referral to Thunder Bay Bariatric Centre July 2010 Orientation Class August 2010
Appointments with dietician, nurse practitioner and psychologist September/November 2010 Ultrasound November 2010
Scope June 10, 2011, meeting with surgeon Nov 29, 2011 surgery VSG Jan 20/12
Surgeon: Dr. Gmora
HW 287 CW 169
