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Burping - Hi everyone! I am 5 days post-op. I need to burp so badly. Constantly. Once in a while one will come out but not enough. I don't know how to "force" a burp like some people can. A...

Hello from the bench! - Hi Everyone. Had my surgery on Wednesday. Everything has been pretty easy. Little pain that extra strength Tylenol helps. I was prescribed percosets but don't need them. They relea...

Driving? - Good day everyone! 2 more sleeps til surgery! I am getting very excited. No nerves yet. I am wondering how long it will be before I can drive. Any guesses?

Allergic to opti? - Is this possible? I have broke out in a rash on my chest, neck and shoulders. It started on day 2. Itchy as hell! Opti is the only new thing that I can think of. Although I have ...

PATTS today - Y'all are not going to believe this! I was in and out in an hour and a half! Had to get up at 5:00 am to get to my first appt at 8:45 (drive from Essex to Guelph ugh!). Then they...

Soooo close!!! - I start Opti tomorrow. Surgery is July 3!! I am so excited I can hardly stand it! Lol

Post surgery help - Can someone who has had surgery in the states receive help here? My aunt had rny in Michigan about 5 years ago. She has totally blown it! She has had regain...a lot of regain. Sh...

For people using myfitnesspal - Is there a way to change the expected percentage of fat/carb/protein? 55%carbs, 30% fat, and 15% protein is what it tells me. I would like to change it if its possible. Anyone know...

Bladder incontinance - Did anyone have bladder incontinance before surgery? If so, was it resolved after surgery? I am having a big problem with it. I have to wear poise pads all the time. I pee 25 times...

Got a call - So, here I am sitting and reading posts on OH when my phone starts ringing. It was the lady from Guelph. I was so excited. Then she burst my bubble and told me that the reason for ...

A question for fellow Windsor/Guelph patients - Hi! I am Shelley I just had my final appt with the social worker. My next appt is the pre surgery class. How long did it take, after the class, to have an appt with the Dr in Guelp...

Another shake question....sorry - Ok so I bought some protein powder at Walmart. I just wanted to try it before surgery. (I don't have a date yet) Well, I mixed it with 1% milk...yum! The label says you can mix it ...

OT-edamame? - What is it and where do I buy it? So many people talk about it on all the boards. Feel like I must be missing out!!! Lol

Calorie counters - Has anyone tried both Livestrong and myfitnesspal? Which did you prefer? I've downloaded both. Lol

Hormones - Good morning All! I have a question I have been meaning to ask the Dr but keep forgetting. Do your hormones change after surgery? For instance, although my periods only last 5 days...