I have to agree with the previous post.

Our WLS is definitely a tool and from what I have read while the first year of very hard the maintenance of 10 X harder.

I know quite a few people that had the RNY and they are slowly gaining the weight back.  Going back to all the foods that made them obese in the first place.

Even if your pouch is small you can still put small amounts of junk in throughout the day...

I have watched a friend down an XL Tim Hortons Icecap over the period of 2 hours. 250 calories, all the fat & sugar.

We are the masters of our own ddestiny...

Take care 

Mahalo

Hello!

On am on my last of 21 days of Opti fast...

Opti fast is a very big adjustment...

I swear it prepares us for our WLS.

I have not experienced any side effects.  I did begin to feel nauseous just before I was due for another shake.

I tolerated the Optifast ....

The Optifast was very hard. (4) icy shakes (4) times a day in the winter was difficult. I had them every (4) hours. 8 am, noon, 4pm & 8pm. Very important to take them exactly every (4) hours.  I drank tea & coffee every hour in between. I found comfort in their warmth.

It is very important to drink 2-3 litre of water on top of the Opti Fast.  You have to maintain your hydration.   You will be surprised how satisfied you are with appetite suppression.  Once you get past the first 5 days it most certainly gets easier.

I hope this helps!

Best of luck on your new journey!

Sandra

Mahalo

Hello

How are you feeling?

How has the last couple of weeks been?

Sandra

Mahalo

Hello everyone!  

I can't believe today is my last day of Opti fast...

Finally having my RNY tomorrow... Well, I hope that I wake up with a RNY.  My surgeon had me consent to both a RNY & a Surgical Sleeve.  I have a history of Stage 4 Endometriosis and he is hoping that he can rearrange the intestine.

I woke up with a bit of anxiety today.  It has been a very long journey and I hope that everything goes well.

I will post in both the Ontario forum and the North America forum.

I want to thank you all for your support & guidance throughout this life changing journey... 

Please keep me in your thoughts and send positive energy and healing vibes.

January 4th will be an amazing start to the rest of my life.

Sincerely and with much appreciation,  

Sandra

Mahalo. 

Hello...

Congratulations on your weight loss...

Quite honestly I did not know what LBL was, so I googled it.

Toronto Cosmetic Surgery Institute came up.

I also recommend clicking on the triple bars at the top of the screen & clicking on the plastic surgery forum.

Hope this helps and good luck

Mahalo

My RNY is January 4th, 2017

WOW !

Congratulations! 

Keep up the great work!

Take care

Mahalo

Hello guys!

I hope everyone survived the holidays...  

Does anyone have the same surgery date!

My RNY is January 4th @ the Ottawa Hospital. 

Take care 

Sandra

Mahalo

Hello everyone!

So... I went in for my pre-op yesterday.

Told them about my knee scooter incidence.

I told them I was worried about the injury that I sustained to the left upper quadrant of my abdomen. There is quite a lot of swelling, bruising & discomfort in that whole area.

They sent me for X-rays and they showed that I have two cracked ribs.  Good news is that they are not displaced.

The anesthesiologist suggested rescheduling  my  RNY for a month until things heal. I asked if the injury would effect the surgery and he said no.  I told him that I am half way through my Opti fast prep. Hell or high water, I am moving forward with my surgery. 

I am very uncomfortable and I cannot lay on my right or left sides.  I am hoping with each and every day moving forward that the pain decreases.

This is another very good reason to lose weight.  Landing with all my weight on the handle bars wasn't easy.

That being said... Moving on and moving forward.

Day 11 Opti fast and a survived Christmas Eve dinner without falling off the wagon. Actually quite proud of myself.

Thank you

Sandra

Mahalo

Welcome  board!

I met with Dr. Mamazza on October 19th, 2016.

He will review your complete medical history.

Not sure if you are having RNY or Gastric Sleeve?

I am booked for RNY.  He explained that if for whatever reason they are not able to do the RNY, they may do Gastric Sleeve instead.  Apparently you have to consent for both just in case.  I had a lot of questions (nurses are the worst patients).

I asked about possible complications.  Gastric leak was my biggest concern. He explained that we do not leave the OR unless everything is perfect.

I also having sensitivities to narcotics. I told been that I tolerated Dilaudid (Hydromorphone) best. That is there drug of choice.

I was worried about nausea & vomiting as I am sensitive to anesthesia. They treat with great meds.

He is a very nice guy. Given we both Italian we chatted a bit in Italian.

He will ask you if you have any questions.

Make a list of questions and come prepared. 

You sign consent & he gives you script for Opti-fast.

The weight management clinic called a couple of days later and was booking a month later.  I had ankle surgery booked Remember Day and asked for January 4th, 2017. 

I am a widow and wanted to have the surgery when the boys were off school.  It would be easier without all the routines associated with school.

OMG congratulations on making it this far. 

Continue to come back here daily and read all the posts.

Everyone is so amazing and supportive...  

I have found that they have given me peace of mind.

Take care

Good luck

Sandra

Mahalo

Hello,

I am not sure how things go in Hamilton.

My meet & sign consent appointment went well.

I met with one of (4) surgeons who operate at the Ottawa Hospital. Dr. Mamazza was the surgeon for that particular day.

Dr. Mamazza reviewed my chart and did a complete medical history with me and I then signed consent.

He explained that although, I am booked with the Roux En Gastric Bypass Surgery that there may be a possibility that I end up with a Sleeve.  I have a history of Stage (4) Endometriosis and they were not sure how movable the lower  intestine would be.

My friend also experienced the same thing, but woke up with  RNY.

I asked if he was performing the surgery.  He said that I could specifically choose him or I would end up with who ever was operating on that specific day.

I was offered the first week of December but chose to bump my OR date to January and it just so happens that Dr. Mamazza is operating on that day.

I asked specific questions of the risks...

ie. mortality, infection, gastric leaks, 

I asked Dr. Mamazza if he does the whole operation.

Ottawa Hospital is a teaching hospital.  I was not thrilled with a resident doing the surgery.  He said that there were a number of doctors assisting him ie. Fellow.  They assist the primary surgeon.

I also have sleep apnea & I was told to bring my own BIPAP machine...

Make a list of your questions and bring them with you.

Once you have signed consent and your surgeon gives you the green light, I was called the following week. 

I still have preop appointment pending...

They may do updated blood work, chest X-ray,

ECG and I will meet with Anesthesia.

Hope this helps!

Good luck and Mahalo