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Macro Nutrient Breakdown? What should my Calories - Frustratingly for a math geek like me, the program in Guelph only provides portion sizes and Protein Goals.  I really want to make sure I'm eating as clean as possible and that I'm...

Starting solid foods and Gas Pain - I started solids on Sunday.  Monday I learned the hard way to pay attention, chew and eat slowly.  I think I'm doing that, but I still get quite a bit of gas. Last night the pain w...

Another milestone- first time throwing up :/ - I started solid foods on Saturday. I'm trying to ease into it.  This morning I ate some cheese and 2 slices of turkey breast and almost immediately I got "that feeling".  I made it...

4 more days until cheese! - I start regular foods (Phase 3 at guelph) next week and I can't wait. I'm getting awfully tired of soup and pudding and yogurt...Anyway, at Guelph, they suggest sticking to cheese ...

A serious side effect no one warns you about - When I woke up in recovery, the nurse was wiping my face. She told me that I looked like a smurf because I was covered in blue dye. Apparently, after the RNY surgery, they cycle so...

I'm home! Feeling super! - I'm so happy to be home!   My surgery went well, no issues at all.  The day of surgery I was sore in my back and shoulders which is a side effect of the air they blow in your abdo...

Day 11 of Opti...man am I tired - I feel as though I've been through some strenuous obstacle course.   Just weary.  My concentration, dexterity, patience and physical strength are just totally shot. But the funny p...

It's hot out there! What's your favourite frozen t - I saw this http://www.kraftcanada.com/recipes/watermelon-pops-118627 and figured it would be great with no sugar and yogurt instead of cream cheese!  Any other ideas?  

Feeling the love- willing to share it - I start Opti on July 8.  Last night, my sister arranged for a group of my friends to get together and have some "last call" beverages.  My friends surprised me with a very generous...

What happened to "the girls" post surger - All the bras I have right now are on their last legs but I'm hesitant to buy new ones since my surgery is in 3 weeks.  For you post surgery ladies, how did your bra size/style chan...

Looking for my surgery twin- July 22 anyone? - I can't believe I'm starting Optifast 2 weeks from today and having surgery 4 weeks from today!  It's real and it's happening soon! YAY!

Incision care? - What are the rules regarding showering, swimming etc in regards to incisions? Do we get stitches or tape or something else?

Got my date!! And I told my friends! - Dr. Pereira Hong's office called and gave me my date. July 22! YAY!   Up until now, I'd only told my family and 3 friends.  This morning I sent out a mass email to about 15 of my ...

Met Dr. Pereira-Hong today - I got in trouble for giving blood this past weekend.  No one told me not to give blood.  Now I have to go on iron supplements until the surgery which will be mid july but I don&rsq...

Meeting the Surgeon- update - After I made my post this morning, I got a call from the clinic.  Funny how things like that happen!  I meet Dr. Pereira-Hong on May 13...only 5 days away.   I was told to be prep...

Guelph peeps- Surgeon appts in May? - I know there were a bunch of you in the Post Op nutrition class on April 7.  Have any of you booked your appts with the Surgeon since then?  Just curious about timing since Audrey ...

How did you spend your days after surgery? - I'm expecting my surgery to be early July-ish, which means I'll be off work, recovering in the middle of summer.  How did you feel? What did you do?  Will I be lying on the couch t...

My own worst enemy - I had my first sleep study in Feb and was diagnosed with Sleep Apnea.  I've been struggling with wearing my mask since then, going for months at a time without wearing it. I hav...

H Pylori Breath test? Did you need one? - Did everyone going through Guelph have to have the breath test for H.Pylori?   Every time my family doctor orders lab tests, something gets lost in translation and I think I...

Major Obstacle cleared- time's flying by! - Went to Guelph today for my second Nurse, Dietician and SW appointments. Based on last time I sort of assumed today would be tougher but all three cleared me!  I'm feeling reall...

Exercising post surgery-Does it get easier? - I dread exercise-  Moving my body around is hard work, and it hurts!  Once I get going, I start to enjoy it and I definitely like the feeling of accomplishment and that endorphi...

Anyone else from Guelph get a call today? - The clinic called me this morning to move my appointment with the nurse, nut, and SW up almost a month!  Was originally scheduled for June 6, now it's May 15.   For some rea...

First night with CPAP. We aren't in love yet... - Started my 1 month trial with the CPAP last night.  I couldn't fall asleep with it on and gave up after about 30 mins.   Any tips or words of wisdom would be appreciated!  T...

CPAP or not? - I'm not very far into the process. I have my Orientation in Guelph this week.  To keep things moving, I completed my sleep study earlier this month.  I had my sleep study follow...