Mahalo F.’s Posts
Roux En Y - Jan. 4, 2017
HW 283 SW 260 CW 165
IN THE END WE ONLY REGRET CHANCES WE DIDN'T TAKE. 
Hello everyone!
I just got back from a much needed vacation in Florida. 
Florida was amazing! The warmth & the sun is what we all need...
I've been going to this resort for the past 7 years. I must admit it was amazing to listen to all the compliments & feedback about how great I looked. I got a lot of, "Where did do leave the rest of you?" I must admit that it kept me motivated to continue this amazing journey.
I am trying to adjust to life back in Canada with a whole lot of snow and COLD weather.
Life is hard after getting back from the amazing warmth of sunshine and relaxation.
My trip went well... The airport was not a great experience. There are not any good food choices there.
Thank God I brought Premiere Protein shakes, cheese and fruit... I got a letter from my doctor and it inevitably came with a complete pat down and search... The most action I got my entire vacation. My kids thought that I actually enjoyed the pat/rub down... Lol
I was able to find the Danone Lean & Fit yogurt and they were amazing... So sad that they are not available here in Canada...
Drank a lot of water and decaf coffee daily...
I tried to introduce chicken tenderloin but had a terrible episode of pouch pain and then vomiting. I guess my chicken days are over. I had tuna with diced vegetables daily at lunch and soups at dinner. Peppers, cumcumber, celery with humous for snacks and that was great. Yogurts daily...
Eating out was difficult... Finding soups that were healthy and protein rich was impossible.
Lobster bisk, chicken noodle or clam chowder were my choices... Not for me
Had chili & onion soup without croutons.
Oh how I miss the bacon cheese burgers and French fries! Yes... I said it!!! I do miss them!
My guilty pleasure... Those days are gone!
Aqua fit every morning and we were on the third floor.... Lots of walking up and down stairs and around the resort. 
Down 10 lbs. while I was gone.
Hard to believe that I started at 283 and I am at 210 lbs. now
Staying away from starches (bread, pasta, potatoes and rice). I will probably reintroduce a bit of the rice & bread when I reach goal.
Can't wait to get to ONE DERLAND!
I am still not sure what my goal weight should be. I would like to reach 175 lbs but I am not sure that is realistic. I was 22 years old when I weighed that last. The weight management team's goal weight for me is 190. I have a large bone frame and the excess skin will still be there. I guess I will take it one pound at a time.
Best decision that I have ever made.
We stay at an RCI time share resort and I have been going there for 8 years. As mentioned earlier, everyone noticed the weight loss and the compliments were amazing !
I hope everyone is doing well and look forward to getting caught up....
Thanks again for the ongoing support 
...
Sandra Rose
Mahalo
Roux En Y - Jan. 4, 2017
HW 283 SW 260 CW 165
IN THE END WE ONLY REGRET CHANCES WE DIDN'T TAKE.
Hello!
Optifast is not fun... We all have difficulty with our pre op Opti. You have to persevere and make it work. It is very important and prepares you for the hard work and perseverance following your surgery.
I measured 300 ml of water and added the powder to the shaker, added crushed ice and gave it a good slake. I didn't find it bad... A little cold in December...
Took it at 8 am, 12 noon 4 pm & 8 pm. I drank warm tea or broth in between.
It is very important that you do this every day.
I did not find that I was hungry but it definitely got easier by the 5th day... I did it for 21 days!
You can do this!
If you want to be successful, you have to. Conquering head hunger will always be a challenge, even after surgery.
I don't regret this decision ever... There will be much hard work ahead of you!
Losing weight is amazing !
Good luck
Sandra 
Mahalo 
Roux En Y - Jan. 4, 2017
HW 283 SW 260 CW 165
IN THE END WE ONLY REGRET CHANCES WE DIDN'T TAKE.
Roux En Y - Jan. 4, 2017
HW 283 SW 260 CW 165
IN THE END WE ONLY REGRET CHANCES WE DIDN'T TAKE.
Good morning everyone!
Hope everyone is doing well!
Weather is amazing in sunny Florida!
Do not want to come home....
I must say that I am enjoying the Danone Lean & Fit Greek Yogurt...
12 grams of protein, 80 calories....
Has anyone seen them in Canada? Ontario? Ottawa?
See you soon
Sandra. 
Mahalo. 
Roux En Y - Jan. 4, 2017
HW 283 SW 260 CW 165
IN THE END WE ONLY REGRET CHANCES WE DIDN'T TAKE.
Good morning everyone!
I hope this message finds everyone happy & in good health.
Just sitting at the airport here in Ottawa.
Anxious to begin this vacation
I am feeling great! I got a note from my GP & was able to cross over with (3) protein shakes. Scooped up some cheese strings, Quest Chips & nuts for the plane.
Still a bit worried about food choices with my 5 hour lay over. So I am glad that I have the Protein shakes.
This is my first vacation skinnier... I began this journey at 283 & today I weighed in at 219. I am wearing 12-14 leggings. I have not been at this weight since 1996... So hard to believe.
I am looking at meeting up with my vacation friends and looking much slimmer in my swim wear.
Gonna do aquafit and go for walks in the evening.
Gonna drink lots of water, but I am going to miss my Barefoot Muscato by the pool...
Hoping to find good food choices while there...
I am probably gonna take a break from OH until I get back....
Gonna CHILLAX & do some reading...
Take care
Sandra.
Mahalo.
Roux En Y - Jan. 4, 2017
HW 283 SW 260 CW 165
IN THE END WE ONLY REGRET CHANCES WE DIDN'T TAKE.
Sounds like you are doing great!
Congratulations!
Roux En Y - Jan. 4, 2017
HW 283 SW 260 CW 165
IN THE END WE ONLY REGRET CHANCES WE DIDN'T TAKE.
Hey!!!
Road trip how exciting!
You are going to be fine!
Enjoy this great little getaway!
Sandra.
Mahalo.
Roux En Y - Jan. 4, 2017
HW 283 SW 260 CW 165
IN THE END WE ONLY REGRET CHANCES WE DIDN'T TAKE.
Good morning!
I am a bit lazy... My go to is Costco Premiere Protein shakes. They are easy and ready to go.
30 grams of Protein. They are available in chocolate, vanilla & strawberry in the USA.
I like the chocolate. I am 9 weeks out and still have (2) daily as I am finding it hard tolerating meat. I am going to try strawberry while vacationing in Florida...
Good luck!
Sandra.
Mahalo.
Roux En Y - Jan. 4, 2017
HW 283 SW 260 CW 165
IN THE END WE ONLY REGRET CHANCES WE DIDN'T TAKE.
Darn Kathy!
I feel badly for you! Life has not been easy for you lately. Thank God that Pneumonia is treatable and with some much needed rest you will be back on track soon...
Take care
Sandra.
Mahalo.
Roux En Y - Jan. 4, 2017
HW 283 SW 260 CW 165
IN THE END WE ONLY REGRET CHANCES WE DIDN'T TAKE.
Sadness...
I used to love hearing....
Have you ever thought of losing some weight?
Actually that thought had never ever crossed my mind... Thanks for the insight...
Most people that are obese think about losing weight every second of the day...
When we catch a glimpse of ourselves in the mirror every day. When we are shopping for clothes...
When we are lugging our weight up a flight of stairs.
When we are hanging out with our slim friends.
I can go on forever...
Walk away from negative behaviour...
Sandra
Mahalo.
Roux En Y - Jan. 4, 2017
HW 283 SW 260 CW 165
IN THE END WE ONLY REGRET CHANCES WE DIDN'T TAKE.
Hi
I am not sure how your sleep study place works.
I had my study done at the hospital and was told it would take 4-6 weeks for report. I have obstructive sleep apnea and the hospital called me after 48 hours to come in. They set me up on CPAP and figured out what my pressures to maintain my airway and I went to Inspiration Medic (any sleep apnea provider) & they set me up.
Maybe no news is good news. Do you snore?
Roux En Y - Jan. 4, 2017
HW 283 SW 260 CW 165
IN THE END WE ONLY REGRET CHANCES WE DIDN'T TAKE.
Good morning!
I am also from Ottawa. There is the obvious gradual diet progression from clear fluids to soft.
I have to admit the RNY has made me a bit of a modified vegetarian. I eat poached eggs, tuna & avocado & veal meatballs made with only Parmesan cheese, egg & salt & pepper. Meatballs are very moist and completely puréed with sauce before I can eat them. I can not eat chicken, pork or any other form of meat. I have difficulty with cold cuts ie. turkey, ham. I can't even imagine steak...
I would definitely do what your Weight Management Center recommends...
Good luck
Sandra
Mahalo.
Roux En Y - Jan. 4, 2017
HW 283 SW 260 CW 165
IN THE END WE ONLY REGRET CHANCES WE DIDN'T TAKE.
Good morning!
Don't worry about the results of the sleep study messing things up.
Your Weight management Team will go looking for them.
Sleep study is important and part of the diagnostic tests required prior to WLS.
It may be one of the added medical problems that meet requirement. It is also very important that they confirm whether or not you have Sleep Apnea as it impacts how you are treated after surgery.
If you do indeed have Sleep Apnea? You will need to start using a CPAP or BIPAP machine.
Our Weight Management Clinic requires that you spend at least (4) in recovery room after WLS. It is also important that you bring your CPAP or BIPAP machine with you to hospital.
Don't worry about results. Everything is going to be alright.
Take care
Sandra.
Mahalo.
Roux En Y - Jan. 4, 2017
HW 283 SW 260 CW 165
IN THE END WE ONLY REGRET CHANCES WE DIDN'T TAKE.
Hello
You are probably going to think I am crazy but I actually eat the Heinz Baby Oatmeal... I add Beneprotein pack. I find it light and easy to eat.
It is the only starch that I have.
I can't imagine making my own Oatmeal.
Good for you
Sandra
Mahalo
Roux En Y - Jan. 4, 2017
HW 283 SW 260 CW 165
IN THE END WE ONLY REGRET CHANCES WE DIDN'T TAKE.
Woo hoo! You are home! Welcome to the loser's bench!
That is great!
What I have learned during this journey?
Be positive and follow the rules!
When the weight starts melting off? You will never ever regret this amazing chance and tool to better health and well being!
There will be up and downs BUT just stay the course.
Remember to:
SIP ? Walk ? TOOT ? REST ? REPEAT
Take care
Sandra
Mahalo
Roux En Y - Jan. 4, 2017
HW 283 SW 260 CW 165
IN THE END WE ONLY REGRET CHANCES WE DIDN'T TAKE.
Good morning!
I have found there are no stupid questions here @ OH.
I drink quite a bit and I have been told it fluid just flows out as you drink.
I never ever get the sensation of feeling full. I only eat about a quarter of a cup.
I am almost 8 weeks out...
This journey comes with a lot questions. Don't ever hesitate to come here and ask...
Amazing support here...
Good luck & take care
Sandra. 
Mahalo.
Roux En Y - Jan. 4, 2017
HW 283 SW 260 CW 165
IN THE END WE ONLY REGRET CHANCES WE DIDN'T TAKE.
Dearest Kathy!
I don't blame you for being worried about a report you read about yourself. This whole journey comes with it's ups & downs.
I am a Registered Nurse, so I understand the reports.
It is very hard when you are not feeling well and then get a report that throws all the info at you.
Glad you are feeling better and enjoying the little things that make life better. I went to the premiere of Fifty Shades Darker with a few of my BFFs and loved it.
We have had unrelenting torrential rain for the last 48 hours and I have just stayed home and got caught up with housework and my PVR'd shows.
Take care
Sandra.
Mahalo.
Roux En Y - Jan. 4, 2017
HW 283 SW 260 CW 165
IN THE END WE ONLY REGRET CHANCES WE DIDN'T TAKE.
Hi guys,
I have a ton of thick, naturally curly hair that reaches to the small of my back.
Quite honestly... I never ever thought it would happen to me...
I wash my hair once a week and tend to run my fingers through it to untangle when I am rincing it. I have to admit that there is some around my knuckles & on the brush after brushing it. 
Yesterday my mother in law noticed a bauld spot on my head. I was prepared for thinning but not a bauld spot the size of a golf ball.
I am taking my Vitamins & getting all my protein in.
Have you experienced this? Does it get worse? Does it last a long time. What have you done to help improve the hair loss.
Do you take supplements? I am worried about absorption.
Going to GNC tomorrow in hope to finding something.
What are your thoughts? 
Sandra.
Mahalo.
Roux En Y - Jan. 4, 2017
HW 283 SW 260 CW 165
IN THE END WE ONLY REGRET CHANCES WE DIDN'T TAKE.
WOW Kathy
So sorry that you are completely stressed out!
I my advice to you... Stop Googling! Lol
Clips are very common with abdominal surgery...
They can either use clips or staples...
That is normal...
With regards to the lungs... There are no consolidations, pneumothorax or pleural effusions... That is great!
The atelectasis is probably causing your discomfort. If they were worried about it they would have called and asked you to come to the Emergency.
Definitely follow up with your doctor... This will probably resolve on it's own....
Take care & Breathe my friend Breathe...
This is a bump in the road of this amazing journey... This too shall pass...
Sandra.
Mahalo.
Roux En Y - Jan. 4, 2017
HW 283 SW 260 CW 165
IN THE END WE ONLY REGRET CHANCES WE DIDN'T TAKE.
Hello
My post op BM was (2) days after my surgery it was (4) days of diarrhea!
Loved it... Compared to constipation, it was a walk in the park.
Constipation is the devil! I warn anyone post op to stay on top of it. Giving birth to my sons was easier.
Thanks to some great OH I am finally able to control my constipation. Hard to believe that putting a cap full of Restoralax in my morning decaffienated coffee and (2) Colace twice daily is working....
Take care & good luck!
Sandra.
Mahalo.
Roux En Y - Jan. 4, 2017
HW 283 SW 260 CW 165
IN THE END WE ONLY REGRET CHANCES WE DIDN'T TAKE.
Hello Kathy
Endoscopy is the best diagnostic tool.
A CT Scan would also be beneficial.
Hoping they figure out what is going on soon.
Take care
Sandra
Mahalo
Roux En Y - Jan. 4, 2017
HW 283 SW 260 CW 165
IN THE END WE ONLY REGRET CHANCES WE DIDN'T TAKE.
My centre and our guidelines suggest 1/4 @ (4) weeks out.
I am 7 weeks out and still only eat 1/4 cup...
No more then 2 oz of meat...ie. 2 poached eggs & 2 oz of tuna with avocado... (2) tiny veal meatballs...
Recently, I tried Tim Hortons small Chili- I ate 2 oz & saved the rest.
I have chosen to stay away from pasta, rice, bread or anything white.
The only thing that I eat that is 3 oz is my Greek Yogurt.
I don't eat because I am hungry and I never ever feel full.
I have adjusted what I eat to fulfill my protein & nutritional requirements so that I have stamina to work out daily!
I am going to continue doing this until I reach goal.
Hope this helps!
Take care
Sandra.
Mahalo.
Roux En Y - Jan. 4, 2017
HW 283 SW 260 CW 165
IN THE END WE ONLY REGRET CHANCES WE DIDN'T TAKE.
Hello Nikki
My Weight Management Center gave me a card that says my name and date of surgery...
It is meant to keep in your wallet with your driver's license.
It the event you end up in hospital, accident or unconscious, it would tell Emergency Personnel that you had gastric bypass surgery. Our hospitals are all connected but it will come in handy for Florida... You never know..
There is a small section that says you can order from the kids menu. Unfortunately there are not good choices from the kids menu. LOL
Sandra.
Mahalo.
Roux En Y - Jan. 4, 2017
HW 283 SW 260 CW 165
IN THE END WE ONLY REGRET CHANCES WE DIDN'T TAKE.
Oh Kathy!
So sorry to hear you are experiencing this...
Good luck with your ultrasound & X rays...
Hope they do an endoscopy to rule out ulcers or problems with your pouch!
Lets hope it is nothing serious!
Sandra.
Mahalo.
Roux En Y - Jan. 4, 2017
HW 283 SW 260 CW 165
IN THE END WE ONLY REGRET CHANCES WE DIDN'T TAKE.
