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Congrats Leslie! You have done so well! Felling fantastic and happy is the most important part of all this! I agree, comparing to others is not what one should focus on - its great we can share our experiences and then find a middle ground that works for us. Personally I think if it goes a little slower, then the body has that little extra time to adjust. Some days, I lose nothing - which has stretched to almost a week. I just remind myself to keep following the plan and it will move down again (and it does motivate me to up my walking!)\
Again, well done!!!
Sunny
Hi Stitch. Thanks for your response.
The pain seems to either be less or I'm sleeping better through it. I find I'm only getting up once per night, and the rest of time I just turn over to other side and re-adjust my pillows my leg rests on.
Chiropractor sounds like a great idea - I've never liked having my back adjusted, as I naturally fight the movement to re-align. However, I will make an appointment! I'm also going to start massage, which should help the stress I seem to be carrying in my shoulders and neck.
Now I've started to notice my left knee giving me some pain - sigh. I think its just what one goes through as the body loses weight/fat that cushioned areas.
On the positive side, my feet no longer hurt and I find I look forward to getting up from my chair at work and walk around a ton more! I even take the stairs instead of elevator at work (its only 1 floor, so no great challenge, but still it's one more thing I'm not being lazy about!) Next, I will be going for walks on my 2 breaks (which I never took before and just munched away on food at my desk). Starts Monday!
Have a great weekend!
Sunny
Hi there,
I am midway through my 3 weeks of opti. I have been sticking with decaf coffee crystals and sometimes I add a ton of ice and less water and it comes out like a Wendy's Frostie with a coffee flavour. So delicious. I found the syrups don't taste very good although I do want to try the Peanut Butter Cup flavour I just haven't been able to find it.
I hope all went well! Welcome to the bench!
Ref to Sudbury July 4/17 Sleep study July 29/17 Orientation Sept 13/17 1on1's Feb 2/18 OTN Feb 27/18 Pre op Mar 13/18 Surgery Mar 22/18 St. Michael's w Dr. Grantcharov Opti-10lb M1=-24lbs M2=-11.5 M3=-7.5 M4=-8 M5=-9 M6=-8.5 M7=-6.5 M8=-8 M9=-5 M10=5.5 M11=-2.5 M12=-5 M13=-4
Congrats!
Ref to Sudbury July 4/17 Sleep study July 29/17 Orientation Sept 13/17 1on1's Feb 2/18 OTN Feb 27/18 Pre op Mar 13/18 Surgery Mar 22/18 St. Michael's w Dr. Grantcharov Opti-10lb M1=-24lbs M2=-11.5 M3=-7.5 M4=-8 M5=-9 M6=-8.5 M7=-6.5 M8=-8 M9=-5 M10=5.5 M11=-2.5 M12=-5 M13=-4
hello!
one Year and 96 pounds gone. I had hoped it would be at least 100 but I know that will come in the next few weeks. I have learned that it is best not to compare myself with others as we are all different ages, shapes and sizes. I am so happy. I feel fantastic. I am grateful for all the support here and those who have been on the journey before me and with me, you all inspire and guide me. To those of you starting the journey, don't despair, your surgery will be here before you know it. Come here often, the support is worth it.
Referred January 7/17, Orientation Humber May 28/17, Meet Dr. August 4/17, TRIO November 3/17, Internist November 21/17, Surgeon again December 21/17, Pre-op assessment January 4/18 and Surgery January 12/18.
Congratulations and welcome to a whole new world.
Best decision I ever made.
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
Hi, everyone.
Well, I have to admit, I was feeling pretty down the last few months waiting for my meet the surgeon appointment at TWH. I had been waiting since August 2018 and had started calling in for cancellation appointments in Nov to no avail - just wasn't in the cards for me to get in earlier. But now I can happily say I have a surgery date set for January 29 , 2019.
There is finally a light at the end of the tunnel!
~ j.
My Journey: Oct 2017 Referred to Ontario Bariatric Network by Family Doctor; Nov 2017 Received letter from Toronto Western; Jan 2018 Orientation @TWH; Mar 2018 Social Worker and Nurse Assessments (Telemedicine/Telehealth); Apr 2018 Nutrition Class @TWH; Jul 2018 Psychologist Assessment (Telemedicine/Telehealth); Aug 2018 Dietitian (Telemedicine/Telehealth); Jan 11 2019 Meet the Surgeon; March Scheduled surgery changed to Jan 29 2019 ( VSG )
on 1/11/19 2:07 pm - Greater Toronto Area, Canada
1 week post. My pouch doesn't want food today.
So Far:
1 premier protein
vitamins and meds
Aiming to add:
1 bottle of water
2nd premier protein
Female 30s Canada
RNY January 4, 2019
I lost 100% of my excess weight.
Currently re-comping body/losing vanity pounds prior to plastics.
