Lana00
Lana00 posted a discussion topic 9 years ago
I had my surgery 14 months ago. I have now lost 50% of my body weight. I had a lot to lose and I'm feeling so much better. It truly is amazing what this surgery provides in a year! I still have things that I need to work on. I am still making some bad
Lana00 posted a discussion topic 9 years ago
I had my surgery 14 months ago. I have now lost 50% of my body weight. I had a lot to lose and I'm feeling so much better. It truly is amazing what this surgery provides in a year! I still have things that I need to work on. I am still making some bad
Lana00 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 8 months ago
Question re: Canada's Wonderland - Hello all,
I am planning a potential Canada's Wonderland trip next week and worry about fitting in the seats. It has been quite a while since I have been on a ride. I am now just ...
Lana00 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
6 month surgery anniversary today! :) -
Hello,
It has been 6 months already since my surgery! I started my pre-op diet almost 7 months ago. (There were a few surgery cancelations that made the pre-diet longer than i...
Lana00 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 9 months ago
6 month surgery anniverisary today! :) - Hello,
It has been 6 months already since my DS surgery! I started Opti-fast almost 7 months ago. (There were a few surgery cancelations that made the pre-diet longer than it sh...
Lana00 posted a discussion topic 9 years, 11 months ago
I hit the hundred pound mark! - When I weighed in this morning, I discovered that I have lost a total of 101 pounds since starting this process! This includes the weight I lost during the pre-op diet. I started ...
Lana00 posted a discussion topic 10 years ago
Question re: immune system post-op - Hello!
I am two and a half months out from my Surgery. I have caught colds, etc so many times. Definitely more often than I would have pre-op. Does anyone else have that problem? ...
Lana00 posted a discussion topic 10 years ago
Question re: immune system after surgery - Hello!
I am two and a half months out from my DS. I have caught colds, etc so many times. Definitely more often than I would have pre-op. Does anyone else have that problem? Are o...
Lana00 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 2 months ago
Opinions please - how much solid vs liquid - Hello all,
I had my DS about 3 and a half weeks ago and I have been following the liquid to puréed to soft food diet. I have been drinking protein drinks to ensure that I get my p...
Lana00 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 2 months ago
Today is 1 week post-op! -
Hello all,
Well, the 3rd scheduled surgery date was the charm after all! I had my DS surgery last Wednesday. The pain has been much more than I thought it could be. I ended ...
Lana00 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 3 months ago
3rd time is the charm! New surgery date! -
Hello!
I have a new surgery date. I just got the message today at 6pm. I am having my surgery on January 22nd! Touching wood and keeping my fingers crossed that I don't ha...
Lana00 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 3 months ago
2 cancelations and lots of frustration -
Hello,
Just having a moment of venting here.... I had my surgery scheduled for Dec 20th and it was later canceled. At least it was canceled before I started Opti. It was dif...
Lana00 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 3 months ago
And now it really begins... -
I am just finishing my first day of Opti-fast. I need to do this for 3 weeks. My surgery has been scheduled for January 15th. There are a number of emotions I am experiencing ri...
Lana00 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 3 months ago
Starting Opti in the morning. -
I'm starting Opti-fast in the morning. I'm very excited and also nervous about this. I really don't want to fail. I believe that I have a different mind-set now.... I will find ...
Lana00 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 4 months ago
Got my date - DS surgery in Hamilton -
I w
Lana00 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
Got my date...DS surgery, St. Joe's Hamilton -
Well, after a long wait, I am happy to announce that I was provided a surgery date yesterday. I will be having my surgery on December 20th! I only received a voicemail message, ...
Lana00 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
Opinions please...I am needing to make a decision. - Hello all,
I just met with the surgeon for the first time and he suggested DS surgery for me. I am not well versed in this procedure. I will be meeting with the surgeon again in...
Lana00 posted a discussion topic 10 years, 5 months ago
Did you ever consider Duodenal Switch (DS)? - Hello all,
This is my first post. I met with the surgeon for the first time and he suggested a Duodenal Switch. I am just familiarizing myself with this procedure now. I will b...
