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What do I Bring to the Hospital? - I had my VSG on February 3, 2014. I see many posts asking "What do I need to bring to the hospital?" Here's what I brought with me. robe and slippers for walking the halls -- br...

Funny NSV - I posted this over the weekend on my local forum; I thought I'd share it here with you folks as well. *********** Since I started the Opti in January, I've lost just over 50 lbs,...

Funny NSV - Since I started the Opti in January, I've lost just over 50 lbs, and 27 lbs since my surgery date. I'm down a clothing size or two and I've lost more than 40" total. All great thin...

Fibre at 5 weeks post-op - At one month post-op, I think I'm doing pretty well. With a little effort, I am getting about 70-80 g of protein a day (30g in the form of a shake for breakfast). Meals are about 1...

My Experiences at Ottawa's WMC - Having just sent a long e-mail to a friend on this site, I thought I would share what I wrote so others could have some information if you are preparing for surgery in Ottawa.  **...

On the Bench! - I type from my hospital bed; my VSG was yesterday with Dr. Yelle in Ottawa. Two other ladies also had their surgeries yesterday and we are all walking and sipping (and tooting!) as...

I'm so excited for you! Drive safely. I hope you're staying...

Picking up Opti Today! - Things are moving right along! I'm stopping this afternoon at Ottawa's WMC to pick up my Opti; I start Opti on Monday and that excites me, but also makes me a little nervous as ...

VSG and NSAIDs - I posted this on my local forum, but as of yet, no answers. I thought maybe I'd try you folks seeing as you all have gone the VSG route...  I am going to have VSG in Februar...

VSG and NSAIDs - I am going to have VSG in February 3 and I'm trying to lay out some sort of plan now for medications later. But I'm stumped with this one. I take NSAIDs regularly for psoria...

Got My Date! (Feb. 2014) - Earlier this morning, I got a call from the surgical coordinator at Ottawa's WMC. My date will be February 3, 2014! *happy dance* Yes, I know it's a few months away, but...

Opti in Ottawa: Decisions, Decisions - In less than two weeks I go to meet the surgeon and get my prescription for Optifast. (YAY!!! Sooooo beyond excited!) Question 1: Do I have to buy only one flavour of Opti ...

Yippee! -- Pre-Surgery Class and Surgeon Appointme - Last Wednesday I went for an echocardiogram to check the status of a minor heart murmur that I have. The tech indicated that it is definitely still there, but definitely still m...

You look beautiful! What an incredible change.

Wow! Quite a change! (And may I say rather handsome in BOTH...

Not far now... and question! - I asked my GP about having surgery in February of this year and so far, things have been progressing right as they are supposed to. It was determined that I don't need a sleep s...

Ottawa Orientation - Friday, April 19... anyone el - I received an invitation today to the orientation at WMC next Friday! Yay! Is there anyone else from this forum who will be there then? It's always good to meet up with new ...