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On the bench! -  Well, surgery was last Wednesday, and I've been home since Friday.  Pain was bad on surgery day, mostly because the surgery triggered my fibromyalgia, but by the next day, I felt ...

Day four...waiting for a 'normal'. - Well, day 4 post-op. Waiting for some sort of normal. I got all vit/mins/protein in yesterday, but what a struggle! I can't even imagine eating. I guess we'll take it hour by hour!

Hi honey! I'm home! - Well, I arrived home from the hospital about an hour ago. Engaging in a little pet therapy on my couch. To do list: walk, sip, nap, fart. Repeat. Thanks to everyone for the kind...

On the bench...anybody mind if I just lay here aw - Surgery went well this morning. I'm having a lot of pain, but not from surgical site.. I have fibromyalgia, which has been very good recently, but trauma of surgery has sparked a f...

Looks like this whole crazy-ass thing is really go -  Well, I gotta be at the hospital at 6:15 in the AM.  Surgery is 8:30.  Hope Dr. Mamazza is a morning person.  All supplements bought, not packed yet and lawn never got mowed but s...

Surgery countdown...5 days to go & 100 pounds - Well, surgery is in five days.  Optifast is going very well (although last evening as I was chugging it on my way into Bluesfest I had the odd thought that it is probably the last ...

Birthday Optifast - This is what Optifast looks like on your birthday.  I added a little water, rolled it and covered it with Crystal Lite powder so it wouldn't look like poop.  Yesterday was my birth...

OH on your mobile...any problems inputting text? - Often days go by where I don't post anything because I am reading the board on my phone but it does not allow me to write anything.  When the dialogue box opens, I can't input anyt...

Where did that go?....it was here a minute ago! - Had a bizarre experience yesterday.  Discovered that when I stand up straight (unfortunately, that's not too often - but that's another part of the battle) and I look down, all I c...

Nutrient Value of Some Common Foods - Hey, did you guys know Health Canada publishes this.... http://www.hc-sc.gc.ca/fn-an/nutrition/fiche-nutri-data/nutrient_value-valeurs_nutritives-tc-tm-eng.php I'm adding it ...

Surgery coming up...anticipation!!!!! - After a very long wait and lots of hoops to jump through, surgery is finally on the horizon!  July 20 is my day.  I am hoping for an uneventful recovery and lots of energy so I can...

What I DIDN'T eat... - Today is day 5 of Optifast and so far it is going pretty well.  I have no issues with the taste.  Two of the four shakes I'm adding just a little water to make pudding, so I can ha...

one down...67 to go!!!! - First optifast in...vanilla with strawberry, orange, banana Crystal Lite! Thinking Chocolate with Raspberry for lunch. Full set of "before" photos and measurements taken... ...

Anyone know the number (direct line) for the APN i - I keep calling the main number but they are too busy to answer.  I could leave a message, but that could take a couple of days to hear back.  I start Optifast tomorrow and am suppo...

getting closer... - Was at the hospital this morning at 7:30 for my PAATS...Optifast in two days.  Had a great weekend with friends over to help me empty the freezer - had a great roast of pork and ju...

Finally....my space on the bench is reserved - sur - I spoke to Lana today and my surgery is scheduled for July 20, with Optifast starting next Wednesday.  There's gonna be a helluva BBQ happening this weekend as I empty the freezer,...

anyone getting any surgery dates in Ottawa - Trying to not go insane...has anyone who recently signed their surgical consents gotten a date, and if so, how far down the road?  Not only am I driving myself crazy, but work is g...

OT: Not exactly the protein shake I bought the Bu - So I bought my Magic Bullet a little while ago, in anticipation of Optifast, protein shakes and pureed food to come.  I made a different protein shake in it last night though...  a...

Class done, surgeon's appt done... - ...Optifast bought.  Nothing to do but wait around for someone to give me a date...(begging people for a date could be the story of my life, but that's another topic..LOL).  Get ou...

3 hour class in Ottawa this afternoon... - Anyone else doing this class this afternoon?  If so, please say hi - I'm be wearing a bright pink t-shirt.

My buddy is afraid for me... - I had a big chat last night with my friend who's going to help me through this process.  I understand that she is concerned, and I love that, but I think she's afraid for me as wel...

Sher1ock is rounding third and heading for home... - (sorry for the baseball analogy...a remnant of a past and hopefully future life)... Class booked for June 8 in Ottawa and Surgeon's appointment on July 7...hopefully leading to ...

At what point do you buy optifast in Ottawa? - At what point do you buy optifast in Ottawa?  After education class, after first appointment with surgeon, or when they give you surgical date?  I have class coming up and need to ...