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Good morning gang! I didn't sleep worth a darn last night so finally got up at 3:00 and in to work for 630. I'm sure I will crash later this afternoon.
I suppose I could have went to the gym for an extra long workout but nope, didn't do that!
Tonight we are going out. I won a radio contest and I am one of 15 qualifiers to win a trip to the Dominican. Its the Naughty or Nice Party sponsored by 102.3 Jack FM Everyone gets a prize but wouldn't it be nice to win the grand prize!! I can hope.
B - chicken with peppers/onion sour cream and cheese
S - deli turkey
L - unsure
S - yogurt
D - again not sure, depends on what they have at the restaurant - I will have to scope out the menu today.
Have a great day everyone!!
Over 100 lbs lost! and 13 lbs below goal weight!
The only thing I can think of is that your body is readjusting to its new dimensions. Every time I drop a few pounds, I get a sore tailbone, knees and hips. Then after a few days it goes away. Your skeletal structure will be realigning as you lose. Maybe a few loose pillows to tuck here and there while sleeping to support where you've lost the padding might help.
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.
First time poster (long time lurker in the background 
), and now I really feel like I'm joining the team. It's like I've been sitting offside, waiting to get on the bench. I got the call today, and my surgery has been scheduled for January 15th. I start 2 weeks of optifast on January 1st and I can't think of a better way to start off the New Year! I'm beyond excited and so looking forward to finding the new, healthy me.
Congratulations! Very well said and all true. I never want to go back and hope I can continue to stay on track. I definitely believe keeping the weight off will be much harder than losing it. Good luck!
Orientation July, Surgeon consult Sept, Internist Nov, RD/RSW/RN Dec.
RNY March 2, 2018 HRRH Pam (49 / 5'5 ½)
HW: 237, PreOpti: 226, Opti: -10, M1: -20, M2: -12, M3: -13, M4 -10, M5 -9, M6 -7, M7 -2, M8 -3, M9 -1 CW 138
Wondering if anyone else has/had this interesting development after RNY surgery: After sleeping a few hours I wake up with an ache in both hips - deep inside the bone area. I have to get up, walk around for 1 minute and then it goes away. I go back to sleep, and a couple of hours later - the same thing. Cannot think of any other reason this started to occur, other than surgery. Never had this before.
Ideas?
Thanks, Sunny
Hi Everyone,
I made goal a couple of weeks ago and then fluttered up and down a bit but it's been a week now at 135 lbs so I felt comfortable moving my dolphin hopefully for the last time. 152 lbs GONE!
I started my journey in May of 2017. My one year surgiversary is 1 month away.
I started at 287 lbs and had trouble walking, breathing and just being. The clock was ticking and not in a good way.
I belong to a gym and have for the past 8 months. I lift weights, swim, row and various other things as the mood strikes me. I walk my dogs every night - rain, shine, or snow. We walk a minimum of 3 miles every evening. I have a whole new wardrobe and I still can't believe I wear small tops and size 10 pants. Who knew a year ago I'd be wearing skinny jeans and pretty bras from Victoria's Secret? I certainly didn't.
There have been bumps along the way but those were in the very beginning. A complication right after surgery that precipitated a second surgery and then some lingering stuff for a month or two and then it's been smooth sailing.
I can eat anything with the exception of sugar. I have dumped twice and know that eating too quickly can cause it and sugar. Everything else is fine. I can finally eat eggs again, pasta is fine (but I choose not to), all meats are OK. I don't eat bread because it doesn't really sit well and it just fills me up and causes trouble so I don't bother.
No issues with bloodwork, or energy. I'm good to go.
Fear of regain is always close but I'm pretty sure I've got this. I don't want to go back there. I don't want to be that person again. I plan on working hard at staying here. It's going to be work - probably harder work than losing weight in the first place but I'm up for hard work. I'm not afraid of it.
The only regret I have is that I didn't do this sooner.
To those of you beginning the journey, please don't believe every horror story you hear. It won't all be smooth sailing, and there will be some bumps, but I have yet to hear anyone say that it wasn't worth it.
Everyday is a new day in the beginning and each day gets better than the day before. I used to hear people say that all the time and didn't believe it, but it's true. But most of all, be kind to yourselves, take each day as it comes. We are hardly perfect but we are all human. Don't be too hard on yourself. Live your life and enjoy what each day has to offer.
I hope everyone has a wonderful Christmas!
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
Yes, it sucks.
If you can get your GP to send you for an abdominal ultrasound, endoscopy and colonoscopy then you will have had almost all the "tests" done and you will move ahead even quicker. I know a few people who did that and it helped immensely.
I was like you. When I finally asked for the referral I was ready. I was more than ready and I knew what I was in for. I just wanted it to happen.
I was pretty lucky. I came through the Wharton Clinic. From referral to surgery was 7 months.
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
Tell me about it 
I was referred in Oct of last year (2017) to TWH. Finally got my surgeon's appointment last month and it isn't until March 22nd. So disappointing. I have been calling weekly to see for any cancellations but nobody calls me back it's been four weeks in a row now. I really thought I would have had the surgery already and I dont want to wait another 6 months. Feeling discouraged. I'm so tired of being fat.
Good morning :)
Slow start this morning. I seem to have a sinus headache that is slowing me down. My goal today is to use up some very ripe bananas and bake some oatmeal bites. Tonight I'm taking the little nugget to see my paternal grandmother. It's a very weird situation because I have only seen her twice in the past twenty years. I guess I'm trying to open that door a bit.
QOTD: my friend and I were talking on the weekend about how it is weird to lose touch with someone you were close to for a long time. Is there anyone you have lost touch with that you would like to reach out to? It seems easier these days with social media, but I feel like it can also create a barrier -- you can get updates on peoples' lives without having to talk to them. I have an aunt who I was really close with as a child but I only see her a couple times a year now. Mostly on holidays.
Post-op three years and nine months.
Breakfast 1 - protein bar
Breakfast 2 - melba toast and PB
Snack - Greek yogurt and blueberries
Lunch - leftover ribs and veg
Snack - pepperoni and pickles
Dinner - leftover chicken
Snack - pudding
All water and vits.
Hi Melly! Yes...I'm now 5 days post op and on the bench 
