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So turns out I had a stricture, it was fixed on March 24, I had to head to Barix for them to do it. I was scopped, and he had dilated it so the hole wasnt so small. Im feeling 100percent better now, and Im praying NO MORE strictures!

Well I am 3 weeks out from Surgery and Ive been doing really fantastic so far, except for the last week. I've had a very time eating, and drinking at times. I've thrown up twice and let me tell you it isnt pretty. Before surgery friends use to tease me on how slow I eat, and I eat even slower now, so I know I didnt eat to fast, or chew well enough.

I tried fish pureed, foamies. Ground beef pureed, foamies. Chicken. Foamies! So as of right now Im giving up on eating meat and have become a temporary Vegetarian! LOL
My diet pretty much consist of Yogurt, Mash Potatoes, Popsicles, Soups, and Protein Shakes(which I have been having a very hard time doing as well)

Everyone is saying this is normal, and it will take time, and its pretty much a hit and miss.

I dont regret the surgery what so ever, but Im just a bit frustrated that I get these damn foamies, its the worst feeling ever, and you know its coming, so you better run to the bathroom or its gonna be a mess!

On a lighter note lol Im down 26 pounds, and feeling pretty good a little tired lately but I know its because I havent been able to get my protein in like i should because i feel sick. Im really working on this and know how important it is.

Its well overdue that I post about my surgery. It was February 26th, and everything pretty much Textbook Perfect! I hardly remember going into surgery, just remember seeing the light in the OR and then walking up in recovery! LOL I slept pretty much the whole 1st day, and I sure needed it.
My mom was there, and although she was unsupportive of the surgery when Dr. Nunn came out and told her that I was fine she was overjoyed. Shes on the boat now, and shes so proud that I have done this for me & children, and she is thrilled at my weight loss so far.
I was able to meet Shelly as well, she was 3 weeks post-op and her words were very encouraging and she was such a sweetheart.
Ms. Kerbi came to visit me as well with Teddy & Balloon in hand and what a sweetheart, I remember her coming, but far as our convo its a little blurred, LOL I think I was still Loopy from the meds! LOL
I had some trouble peeing after surgery so they had to catheter me one time and then after that No problems! My nurses for the most part were wonderful! I also got up to walk the 2nd night, and had the shakes really bad, all the nurses were freaking out, and made me get back in bed, I had a low grade Fever but it went away. THANK GOODNESS!
Dr. Nunn wasn't on call when I was discharged but Dr. Taylor was, and GIRLSSS he was Oh so Yummy! LOL Haha, I was like damn why does this sexy man have to see me like this? LOL
But I'm 2 weeks out now, and doing Fantastic.  I'm down 19 pounds and feeling like a new woman! LOL No trouble getting my water in, just a little trouble with the Protein but I'm working on it! I'm also eating pureed, and cant stand eggs and tuna very much right now....I'm sure that'll pass though, I hope so because I loved Tuna Before!
For anyone contemplating if this is the right decision for you, believe me it is! Your body will thank you, its just incredible how down 19 pounds can make you feel.
Ne way I love all My OH Fam you guys are wonderful and so supportive
~Chels~

I remember counting down back in December, and finally its next week! I'm very anxious & excited. Everyone keeps asking me If I'm Scared or Nervous? I don't have the jitters yet, so that's a good thing,

I'm keeping a positive attitude, and I know in my heart this the right decision for me, and my babies, so no second thoughts here. I know its completely normal to have "buyers remorse" after surgery, but that shall pass like everything else.

I am determined to use this "tool" to the limit, I want to be a healthy role model for my children & step children. I know what I need to do to loose all this weight, walk walk walk, sip sip sip, and make sure I get all my protein! I hope to be

I shopped around and priced a lot of different protein powders here in Canada, and then in The USA, surprisingly Barix has the cheapest prices for Nectar, and Matrix 5.0! So ill be stocking up on the protein powders there. I already bought all the sugar free jellos and powders when I was at Walmart a few weeks ago, but you know my little one seen them and wanted to eat them! LOL So ill have to buy more before surgery, still have to buy my vitamins, etc. Ill be doing that this Friday.

Me, and some girlfriends are heading to the Casino this Friday for dinner, and to play some slots, it will be our last time out before surgery. Its going to be bittersweet, *my relationship with food* lol but I'm totally ready to let it go.

Since I made the decision to pursue WLS, Ive had a lot of friends ask me about it and how to be approved, its very heart warming to know that they want to follow my direction & wish them all the best.

Ne way Ill probably post one more time before surgery, just want to thank all my OH friends for their support and kind words.
~Hugs~

I was just thinking....hey I'm going to need an angel, and no one could b my angel except Miss Kerbi... Hopefully she will take the offer, so Kerbi will you please. Kerbi is having surgery at Barix by Dr. Nunn as well, on January 21st, we met on OH and she's an awesome person, cant wait to meet her in person.  My surgery is just a month after hers...

My PATS is booked for Feb 4th 2009, and My surgery scheduled for February 18th! Seems still so far away, I am very anxious and excited. Cannot wait to live a healthier, happier life for myself and my children. I have met some wonderful ppl on this site, and I am thankful for each and everyone of them!  A lot of people on here are filled with lots of wisdom and information, and I am very happy I found OH.

Update*** So I received a call from my surgeons office, and apparently now Dr. Nunn is going on VACATION the week of my surgery! So now my RNY has been rescheduled to Thursday, February 26th.

I sent my paper work out to Ohip November 11th, and received an approval later on November 13th! Fastest time ever, lol so I've been told....Whoohoo! I now have to wait to hear from the Surgeons office , I am hoping that he can book the 1st week of January! I have mixed emotions, I am anxious, happy, yet scared...I have NEVER been put to sleep, or had any surgery! Just childbirth, lol. I know that I have to keep a postivie outlook on the whole thing, but im still scared....neway cant wait to be on the losers bench!

So me & BD went to my appt. @ The Barix Clinic in Ypsilanti yesterday, and we had a group session where Dr Andre Nunn explained the differences between Lap Band & Rouen-Y Gastric.
It was quite intresting, a lot of info, and very overwhelming to take in all at once, they did one on one interviews with nurses...She weighed me, and I cant believe that I am 118 pounds overweight, I wanted to crawl into a hole! She was like "Hunnie its ok, Trust me I was 200 pounds overweight before I got my surgery" It was very comforting to not feel judged by some "Skinny" Person who has no idea how it feels to be overweight
Dr. Nunn was very nice, and very calm spoken, he said I was a good candidate and that I am lucky that I only have a few problems due to my weight compared to many of his patients. That the health problems would arise later if I didn't do anything about it...He said that he is going to send a letter to my Physician stating that He thinks I am a good candidate, then to OHIP to approve it...I am hoping by January to have the surgery.

I've made the 1st steps to getting approved for Gastric Bypass. Ive called the Barix Clinic in Ypsilanti, Michigan and I have my consultation October 27th! I'm really looking forward to getting some more information, and speaking with a surgeon one on one. I hope to get Dr. Poplawski to perform the surgery if I get approved. Ive heard nothing but good news about him! I also have my appt. with my Family Physician on November 3rd to discuss the surgery..
I must say this has been a long time coming, Ive been overweight since I hit puberty so about 10 years now. 238 pounds was the most I've weighed ever, and I'm 5'2, so that is a lot of extra weight on my body! My knees hurt constantly, my back, shortness of breathe, and a long list of other causes because of my weight...Thank God I don't have diabetes yet, or High Blood Pressure. But I know if I continue to gain weight that's the route I will be heading.
So everyone please keep me in your thoughts as I hope I am approved from OHIP for this surgery, and I can begin to live a healthy life again.