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6 month update - I don’t post often but wanted to share my 6 month update as it was people’s successes and victories that kept me sane while I waited the almost year and a half for my s...

3 month update - onderland and some nsv's! - I don’t post too often but I do read a lot and I love to read people’s updates and successes so I thought I would do a 3 month update (surgery was October 4).  Just ...

60g protein supplements for 4 weeks?? - Ok, so in the book it says that we will need to drink protein drinks during the first 4 weeks after surgery.  So do I have to drink 60 grams of protein in drinks and then whatev...

I'm finally home! - Had surgery on Friday and after swallow tests and ct scans they determined the bowel was swollen but now fluids are passing through! I started drinking yesterday. I'm home now and ...

Stuck in the hospital... - Was supposed to be discharged today but early this morning I was nauseous and vomiting really badly and they couldn't control it. Finally now I am on something that is helping. The...

I made it to the bench! - Surgery yesterday with Dr. Gmora at St. Joes Hamilton. Everything went well. Feeling pretty good minus the stupid gas pains. Trying to walk and sip!!

Surgery Tomorrow - a little nervous - Tomorrow is the big day. I am a mixture of excited and nervous... I am at work trying to finish off a few things before I go but can't seem to concentrate for more than 5 minute...

Help - pre-op appointment at St. Joe's Hamilton - I have my pre-op appointment on Monday morning at St. Joe's in Hamilton and I don't know where I have to go!  I wrote down the instructions in my notebook at work and didn't bri...

Opti Questions - Hello!  I am on day 4 of Opti and I have a couple of questions: Is it ok if I do not drink all 4 shakes?  I am really having trouble getting that 4th one in. Do you cont...

I got a surgery date!!! - I got the call!! Surgery is scheduled for Friday October 4th.  I don't even have my Optifast yet so I will get myself down to St. Joseph's after work today and pick it up before...

Had to say no to surgery date :( - So last week I finally got the call I was waiting for - a surgery date!  Unfortunately, the date was for Sept 27 and my parents are on vacation and already paid for the flights ...

Question for Hamilton people! - I am all almost done my appointments and tests. Yay!! I have an appointment with the surgeon next week.  What happens at that appointment?  And then what happens next? Any i...

Gastroscopy - Hamilton - Hello! I have my gastroscopy coming up and I am nervous,  Can someone tell me what I can expect?  They said that I will be sedated and someone has to come with me to drive m...

Non wls counseling/therapy - I am still in the process of waiting for surgery, and am considering some counseling/therapy for other issues not related to my weight/wls (divorce/relationship issues).  I have...

St. Joeseph's Hamilton blood test question - Hi.  I need to have my fasting blood work done before my next appointment, the paperwork says to have it done at the 1st floor Fontbonne building at the hospital.  Does anyone k...

Hamilton wait times/questions - Hi everyone! I have some questions about the Hamilton center.  I was referred to the registry in July of 2012, my orientation was in February of 2013 and I just got a letter...

Got my orientation letter! - Got my letter!! Orientation on February 11, 2013 at St. Josephs Hamilton. I am going to try super hard to be patient :)

I'm new here - few questions - Hi.  Long time lurker, first time poster J I have a few questions, hoping someone more experienced can help me. I sent an email to the bariatric network people and they confirmed ...