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Day 9 of Opti Fast - Well today is my first non weight loss day   even though I have resisted the overwhelming urge to eat saltines.  I am sure I will make up for it tomorrow.  I am hoping to lose anot...

Inspiration -

We are what we Eat! -

Saw this pic on Facebook - makes sense - I thought this was appropriate to share with you all.www.facebook.com/

Torani Sugar Free Syrups - I found a place online that I can order the Torani Sugar Free Syrups.  They are $11.95 each and come in great flavours like Caramal, Almond Rocca, Black Cherry, Lime, Irish Creme e...

Day 7 on Opti Fast - Well the weekend was a challenge.  Worked Saturday and was thankful that one of my two clients canceled as my energy is fading quickly.  Apparently 900 calories a day is not really...

Day 5 of pre-op diet - Wow I'm down 6.4 lbs in 5 days!!  About 10 more lbs and I will break the mental barrier of being over 100lbs from goal.  I really want to be under the 100 lbs to go when I go in fo...

Way to go Michelle! It all starts with baby steps and you need to...

Cell phones in the Victoria Hospital - Does anyone know if we can use our cell phones, specifically a blackberry while we are in the Vic? 

Before Photos - Day 1 of Optifast - May 1, 2012  these are my before photos. YUK!!!!  Can't wait for progress shots.

Count Down Begins - Well it's Day 1 of the pre-op diet and I am feeling good.  I can't believe that 2 weeks from today I will be in an operating room on the way to a new way of living.  I had a fabulo...

It's the thought that counts! - I told a neighbor that I was going to be home on medical leave after surgery in May but did not tell her it was for WLS.  The sweet lady brought me a book to read while I was laid ...

Optifast Flavours? - Finally going to see the NUT tomorrow so I guess I will have to pick my optifast flavours.  Any recommendations?  I bought a number of sugarfree flavourings so I am thinking I shou...

Thought I would share this - Loving Yourself Love your neighbour as yourself Is what we're taught to do. When you give to others, don't forget The love that's due to you. Loving yourself begins With bein...

My journey back to "normal size" begins! - Six weeks until it's my turn.  I just attended a meet and great and am so glad that I did.  I met some great people there, had a few laughs and gained some insight as to what is ...

Coffee after RNY?? - Just wondering can we drink  coffee after surgery?  I am addicted and am wondering if I should be weening myself off now or not?  I usually have two in the morning then switch to d...

Uggghhhhh why am I binge eating? - I have 7 weeks till my surgery and I am finding myself binge eating candy and chocolate and feeling terrible for doing it, both physically and emotionally.  In the back of my mind ...

Great Book - Before and After - Started a great book last night that I found online at Chapters.   Before and After - Living and Eating Well after Weightloss Surgery by Susan Maria Leach.  It starts with a few pr...

U.S trip - any good products? - Heading to Grand Forks and was wondering if anyone knew of good sugar free or low fat products that are available in the US but not here?  I keep reading about sugarfree popcycles ...

Bariatric Advantage Samples - I just called and got a sample pack of Bariatric Advantage products shipped out at no charge.  They won't ship to Canada (on the samples only) right now so I had it shipped to Pemb...

I have a surgery date!! - It finally came....the letter saying I have a surgery date of May 15, 2012. The letter I looked forward to and kind of came to dread a bit. I am feeling much more confident in my d...

Looking for help over coffee?? - Hello everyone.  I have been on here a few times and have gained alot of information and courage from you guys.  I have 2 more meetings left one with the dietician and 1 with the p...

Hi everyone I am new here - I have just recieved my official papers from St. B. to say I am on the waiting list for bariatric surgery.  Havn't had an assesment yet or interview or anything other than the lett...

How do I choose which surgery I want - Help me if you can.  I am looking at the various options for weight loss surgery and cannot decide which is best for me.  Where can I find info both pro and con for each?  I am rea...