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I am totally not one to talk about bathroom stuff normally so this is a little uncomfortable for me butt...dealing with the optifast constipation and I’m wondering next steps or when I should be worried. I had no bowel action from Tuesday to Saturday

Hi all...sorry in advance for the long post, trying to puzzle this out.

Yesterday was day six on optifast, generally feeling good and had been having none of the nausea/headaches/keto flu etc people mentioned happeni

Day four of optifast and I'm feeling okay, haven't felt ill yet. But....it's the first day that I reaalllyyy want food. Probably not helpful that at lunch people were eating take out, pizza and fresh breadsticks, but it wasn't then that I really starte

I have my pre-op appointment in the morning. I believe I meet the anesthesiologist via video link but not sure what else happens. Just wanted to ask what others have experienced.

I am starting my journey with Optifast in the morning! I'm feeling excited about this being the start and getting close to surgery, somewhat curiou

Hey all...not sure how many people are from the London area but just wanted to pass along that there is suppose to be a bariatric clinic opening on London. Confirmed that LHSC has obtained funding for surgeries to begin soon, not sure when they might h

Not sure how many people in this forum read the main RNY one so cross posting here...

Got my surgery date!!!! February 26th :) :) So excited. Trying to think of everything I need to get organized and put it all together.

I met with the surgeon on Tiesday and got the call today....booked for RNY February 26th! I am so excited!! Relieved to know when it will be happening so I can just get everything in order.

Hello All,

Wondering if anyone can recommend some protein powder samples to try...I am heading to the US on Tuesday and understand there's a greater variety of protein powder flavours and options. I would like to know ones you have tried and li

Hi All...again...sorry sooo many questions rattling around in my brain. I had read from someone about being in a ward room at St. Michael's - does anyone know if they have any semi-private or private rooms that might be available? I know it would be

Hi all...I have been told I need to purchase my optifast Tuesday when I "see" the surgeon. What are your recommendations on vanilla vs chocolate? I suspect I will have to do three weeks (but here's hoping for two) so was thinking about two chocolate on

I got a call today for the appointment I have been waiting for to meet with the surgeon, Dr. Grantcharov. Very excited! Happy to know who I have been assigned to at least, and the date. Meeting him next Tuesday, January 9th and my meeting with the a

Hello all...first post...feeling a little nervous. I completed the surgical education class today for Toronto and was told I would have surgery at St. Michael's. There seems to be very little information on the forums about the doctors there/hospital