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(deactivated member)
on 4/29/19 7:37 am
VSG on 03/21/19
Topic: RE: Question re: Hospital Stay- how long?

Coffee, apple juice, orange juice and sugar free jello were given on our breakfast trays. During pre-op appt. I was told no coffee and to dilute juice with water and sip every 15 minutes using the tiny measuring cup provided. I left the coffee, the diluted orange juice made me nauseous but I was ok with the diluted apple juice. Good luck to you and you'll be on the mend before you know it

Meggles07
on 4/29/19 5:56 am - Canada
Topic: RE: What are you eating/doing this Monday?

Good morning :)

Off to a doctor's appointment today and then the little nugget and I are going to hang out while DH goes to help his brother fix a car. We went to VV yesterday and it was crazy busy. We got a couple good deals. I need to sort through all my clothes, especially with summer coming up.

QOTD: my goal is to lost 10lbs by the end of May. I should maybe revise that to 5lbs lol.

Post-op four years and one month.

Breakfast - protein bar

Snack - nut bar

Lunch - lunch meat and cheese

Snack - carrots and PB

Dinner - spaghetti sauce

Snack - pudding

All water and vits.

crqvingchange
on 4/29/19 3:57 am
Topic: What are you eating/doing this Monday?

Today feels like I can finally get back to my old routine. This morning I'm going swimming, then yoga, then some meetings and off to the gym. If I can do all of that I will be a happy woman.

QOTD: I'm setting myself a challenge to build more muscle for July which will be my 5 year surgiversary. Last year I was starting to see some muscle definition and between injury and looking after Dad I let it slide. I need to do this for me. What challenges have you set for yourself recently?

The eats today at 4 years 9 months post-op are:

B. Decaf coffee, Iced protein coffee after the pool

L. Cobb salad, grilled chicken, HB egg, Spicy bacon, kale and arugula, WF Honey/Dijon dressing

D. Spicy sausage stuffed portobellos with some spicy cheese melted on top, small side salad

S. Nighty night tea. We will see how this works

Have a great day everyone.

CENTURY CLUB MEMBER at 6 months post-op.

Referral to Guelph Feb/13, Sleep study and all bloodwork and ultrasound May/13, orientation July/13. Nurse, NUT,SW Sept/13, 2nd NUT, nurse and SW, 3rd round and cleared for surgery Dec/13. Pre-op Apr 7/14, Surgeon May 2/14, Opti Jul 3/14, surgery Jul 17/14.

Clara2019
on 4/28/19 9:38 pm
RNY on 05/01/19
Topic: Postponed my surgery

Its been 2 weeks since I saw the surgeon to sign my consent form. Surgery was scheduled for the end of next week. I was surprised during the consult when Dr informed me he wasn't sure my liver would be able to sustain the RNY procedure, and he might have to do the sleeve instead. After driving home, I had serious second thoughts. As I understood it, the sleeve doesn't offer the same advantages as RNY with regard to decreased hunger and "curing" Diabetes type II.

I had already started Optifast, had hotel booked, family support in place etc only to second guess my decision. I have up to 1 year to reschedule - but I had carefully planned the timing of the surgery with regard to work schedule, weather etc etc. I'm disappointed, sad and unsure. I am going to phone next week to schedule another appointment with surgeon to ensure I understand clearly.

Has anyone else had this type of experience?

Lucile777
on 4/28/19 6:59 am
Topic: RE: Veterans: How do you keep it off and avoid regain?

Wow. Great job. 7.5 years down... a life time to go with success! Thanks for sharing.

RNY Oct. 27/17. HW 289; SW 285; GW 144; LW: 161 CW: 196 FML: Fighting regain :(

selkiem
on 4/28/19 6:27 am
Topic: RE: Question re: Hospital Stay- how long?

Thank you! Assume undiluted apple juice not on the menu?? Seems too much sugar in it. Good idea about the timer. Ibinte d to do the same as you... Follow instructions exactly!

Leslie W.
on 4/27/19 8:26 pm - Cobourg, Canada
Topic: RE: Veterans: How do you keep it off and avoid regain?

7 1/2 yrs out. Had a regain of about 20 lbs. but my lowest was not healthy. Had complications from a surgery not wls related. Was fun to fit size 6-8 for awhile but much happier in 10-12. HAVE BEEN STABLE WEIGHT FOR ABOUT 4 YEARS. vERY HAPPY WHERE i AM RIGHT NOW. i DON'T FEEL DEPRIVED. hAVE FEW FOOD INTOLERANCES AS LONG AS STAY AWAY FROM HIGH AMOUNTS OF SUGAR.

    
Referral: August 2010 Orientation TWH: May 25, 2011  NP: June 8/11, f/u sleep clinic June 7, abd u/s June 14, SW: June 28/11  Nutrition Class: July 5/11, Dietician Aug 09, Psychologist Aug 25 Surgeon Sept 16th Surgery Date: Oct 11/11 HW:287, Opti wt: 260 SW: 242
My Angel is Sheri TK   
(deactivated member)
on 4/27/19 7:15 pm
VSG on 03/21/19
Topic: RE: Question re: Hospital Stay- how long?

I had my surgery at Toronto Western at 2:00pm on a Thursday and was discharged by 11:00am on the Friday. I had no complications and followed the nurses instructions to the letter. I used the timer on my phone to make sure I sipped my water every 15 minutes.

My "roomate" was violently vomiting from drinking undiluted apple juice which terrified me as I had to listen to her being ill all night. I think she stayed in hospital 3 nights.

selkiem
on 4/27/19 3:58 pm
Topic: Question re: Hospital Stay- how long?

I'm booked into Toronto Western for the RNY on June 11 (a few appointments still to go)- Question - I know they say two days but does that mean, for instance, I check in at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, have my surgery booked at 11 a.m. - am I in for Tuesday night and Wednesday night? or when they say "two days" do they mean I could be discharged Wednesday evening? Just want to plan ahead as I need to book hotel rooms for family etc. This, of course, is given that everything goes fine.

Meggles07
on 4/26/19 7:40 am - Canada
Topic: RE: What are you eating/doing this Friday?

Good morning :)

CC I hope your furbaby feels better today!!

We don't have any real plans for the weekend... We are trying to rearrange our basement but it's slow going. VV has a sale on Monday so I think I will go to that. I need some summer stuff... Darn this weight gain. I cannot get my act together right now and it is literally and figuratively weighing me down.

Yesterday I took the little nugget to see our friends and we went to the St. Jacob's market. I didn't get much but I did get her a little pair of pink sunglasses which she promptly threw on the ground lol. We will work on that.

Post-op four years and one month.

Breakfast - PB and banana

Snack - protein bar

Lunch - leftover chicken sandwich

Snack - carrots, cheese, pepperettes

Dinner - leftover BBQ chicken

Snack - pudding

All water and vits.

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