Dar_Mab posted a comment 11 years ago
I personally think Angeline Jolie should portray you. Lol. You go...

Dar_Mab posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
1 month check up with surgeon -- and returning to - Yeah. Saw the surgeon for the 1 month check up.  He is pleased. with my weight loss, my activity level and my overall healing.   I am down 22 lbs since surgery on March 8.   I a...

Dar_Mab posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Heavenly. - first real food in 6 weeks - OMG.   After 2 weeks of opti, 2 weeks of clear fluids and 2 weeks of full fluids I get to start back on regular food.  This morning I had a poached egg with 1 tsp of ketchup and...

Dar_Mab posted a comment 11 years ago
Wow! Fantastic results in 6 months! Awesome job! Looking good!

Dar_Mab posted a comment 11 years ago
Funny pic! Bet you and the kid had fun doing it!

Dar_Mab posted a discussion topic 11 years ago
Where did 4 weeks go? - Well this coming Friday April 5 will be 4 weeks post op for me.   I get to start regular foods on Friday. I am soooo excited.  I have gone out grocery shopping in anticipation. ...

Dar_Mab posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
Pain in left side investigated - Today I am 2 weeks post op. So as reported earlier on Day 11 post op I starged having sharp pains in my rib cage on the left side. Had no pain of any kind since surgery and no o...

Dar_Mab posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
Anyone in Guelph Friday morning around 10? Experi - Hvae had no pain or issues since coming home from surgery. Getting in all my fluids and then some.  So I hit day 11 post op and suddenly  I had a sharp pain on my left rib cage ...

Dar_Mab posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
Wow - is this normal? - Okay I went to my family dr for a follow from surgery on March 8.  Looked at stiches, filled out paperwork for my short term disability claim and then weighed me.  I am down 15 ...

Dar_Mab posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
Questions and more questions. - Okay, I am just full of questions today.  Okay I have some burning questions and was hoping the peeps here on the forum can help: 1) when can you resume sex after surger...

Dar_Mab posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
V8 Splash -- where do you buy? - Okay I am prepping for when I launch to the Full Fluids stage and it says I can have V8 Splash.  Just came back from Zehrs and there was none.  I was surprised as usually Zehrs ...

Dar_Mab posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
Anyone heard about Jayme34 and how her surgery wen - I don't see an angel for her on the list but that doesn't mean someone hasn't heard from her.  Hope things went well!

Dar_Mab posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
Okay feeling up to sharing my surgery story @ Guel - Hi There! well after walking up and down my halls for what seems like 30 times today and sipping and intaking my other fluids.. I have decided to sit down at computer and do a q...

Dar_Mab posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
Ah...home sweet home! Scootch on over... one mor - First my thanks to my angel (Time2changeme).      Thank you for your tbefore and after surgery ext support and for updating everyone here on the forum. Just got in the door....

Dar_Mab posted a discussion topic 11 years, 1 month ago
Mar 8 is my turn! - Well tommororw morning I will be at Guelph hospital for my surgery.   3 more opti to go today!     I am working until end of day, shopping for last minute items, laundry and the...

Dar_Mab posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
Your funny for the day.... Opti Brain - Okay,  I am on day 7 of Opti and so far so good.   Lost about 7 lbs.   No headaches. No dizziness.  Still doing all the normal things I do at home, at work and even on my volley...

Dar_Mab posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
How long were you off work after surgery? - I work in an office.... carrying around a laptop and going for meeting to meeting within the building.  So not an overly physically strenuous job but a demanding one none the le...

Dar_Mab posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
Dar 4 of Opti....... - Okay I have now 15 done..... 41 more to go!     Think I will survive!      Did all my pre-admission stuff today at Guelph so I am good to buy.  11 more days to surgery.    And a...

Dar_Mab posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
Is sugar free gum ok on opti? - I was going to chew some today and realized the package still says 3 calories so now I am thinking I shouldn't. I am at Guelph where opti, water, 1 cup of broth a day, decaf tea a...

Dar_Mab posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
Well 2 Opti in today....... - 54 more to go until surgery!        Not horrible!  Not the yummiest but I have found the tips people gave here about getting the sugar free syrups was a great tip!  Thank you!

Dar_Mab posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
Glaceau Vitamin Water Zero -- okay to drink on Opt - http://www.wegmans.com/webapp/wcs/stores/servlet/ProductDisplay?productId=688270&storeId=10052&langI I usually drink one of these a day.  I start Opti tomorrow.   So it is z...

Dar_Mab posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
What tools/apps are you tracking your calories &am - Okay I see lots of posting about Fitbit.  Which looks good to track your activities. However how are you tracking your calorie/fat/carbs/protein intake?   The website speaks...

Dar_Mab posted a discussion topic 11 years, 2 months ago
Bariatric Advantage vitamins & supplements - O - I am considering ordering from Bariatric Advantage the various multi-vitamans and supplements.     Has anyone else ordered from Bariatric Advantage? what is your opinion?   ...

Dar_Mab posted a discussion topic 11 years, 3 months ago
Surgery is now booked! - I met the surgeon today in Guelph, Dr. Jules Foute-Nelong.   My surgery will be March 8 @ 8 am.     I will be on Optifast starting Feb 22 for 2 weeks!  Lots to get done at w...

Dar_Mab posted a discussion topic 11 years, 4 months ago
Meet the surgeon date post-poned - Hi Everyone!   I haven't been on in probably two weeks now.  I was supposed to have met the surgeon on Dec 17 in Guelph.   However my Mom passed away the night before on the...
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