Sonia65

I am in Toronto Ontario and we also go back on September 3rd. I will have to go into school the last 2 weeks of August to prep my room. I am a bit worried about how I will fit in my exercise once school starts. What grades do you all teach? I teach kindergarten and in September we are going to full day programs, up to now I have had an AM and PM class.

Did anyone throw up blood after their surgery? If so what was cause and how long did it last? Thanks for you help.

I ran today too for the first time during my walk. It was for a very short distance and it was downhill but I run and I am happy about it :-) Think I will look into that app too. HW:293 SW:272 CW:263

See your doctor for sure. I hope everything gets better asap. This is my worry right now . I am 12 days post op and have been doing great, no pain, getting Protein and liquid in easily, walking etc. Everything had been going so well I am convinced something has to go wrong soon :-(. HW:293 SW:272 CW:263

Hooray!! I finally got in! On my phone I could not figure out how to join the group so I went to the computer. After much playing around I found the page then linked to another page that had all the details of this group and finally when I was about to give up in frustration I saw the button at the top that said join this group. Yay! Anyway my name is Sonia and I teach full day kindergarten in Toronto, Ontario. I love the idea of this group so we can share ideas on how to get through the school day successfully. I really hope other people join up. I had my surgery on July 10 so just 9 days post op right now. Doing quite well, no pain to talk of just discomfort. I am getting in my protein and water and drinking enough too. Also walking 2 miles a day right now, want to increase it but it is too bloody hot. I am wondering how to keep in the daily walks when I return to the classroom in September. I have a tendency to do all things school, family, home, first and run out of time for "me" stuff! HW:293 B4 Optifast:283 Pre-surgery:271 CW:263

I found the educators forum under social groups and I would love to join but it keeps asking for a forum password. Anyone know where I could retrieve my password as I have NO IDEA what it could be? I can read and post to all the forums and threads I have going but not add new ones :-(

Hi everyone, I am 9 days post op and doing pretty well. Getting at least 48oz of water a day usually more. Averaging 80g protein and 700 calories. Have also walked a minimum of 2 miles a day most days since day Monday :-) I guess I am lucky, so far pain has been easily bearable only took Tylenol for 2 days (mostly coz I had a headache) since then nothing. I do find I tire easily, have to go back to bed for a rest after my shower :-) and enjoying a siesta in the afternoon. I find I am waiting for something to go wrong (a stricture or something) but know I should just relax a count my blessings for now. Wishing everyone out there a speedy recovery.

Nicole let us know how you are doing. I am 5 days out and feeling a bit tired and weak but other than that doing quite well. Sipping, walking, resting,... And repeat :-) How are all you other July ops feeling?

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My protein was low today so I had a protein to go. They are gross but small so I got it down . Really hoping my unflavoured unjury protein powder arrives tomorrow.

Hello everyone. Surgery was Wednesday and it went well. I felt pretty good and was walking about quite quickly. Wednesday night was challenging since I threw up blood 4 times. They took blood (several times which was difficult as my veins were not cooperating:-() and were able to rule out internal bleeds so it was just old blood that had leaked out during surgery. Yesterday I felt a bit sore but only took Tylenol for pain and I walked and sipped and slept all day. Today I came home and I am still walking and napping. Ate oatmeal for breakfast and cottage cheese and yoghurt for supper plus a shake. So all in all doing quite well. Really hope it continues this way and everyone else is doing well.

Hello everyone. I made it! Last night was rough because I kept throwing up blood. But that seems to be over now and I feel pretty good considering :-)

Me too! It's 4:30am and I can't sleep. Have to be at hospital at 11. Good luck to you. See you on the lovers bench.

Hi everyone. I have my surgery tomorrow at Toronto East General. Would love the chance to chat with others fun Canada.

Have to be at hospital tomorrow at 11. Getting nervous and worried about the next few weeks but excited to begin the journey to find the me inside :-). Anyone else going on tomorrow?

Well surgery date is almost here:-). Only a day and a half to go. Getting a bit nervous but looking forward to it being over. So I can focus on the rest of my life :-)

Pre op went well so it's all systems go for July 10.

I am also on my way to my pre op appointment :-). Surgery in 8 days. A bit nervous but excited too.

I am also on my way to my pre op appointment :-). Surgery in 8 days. A bit nervous but excited too.

4 Optifast liquid shakes a day for 16 days. Plus lots of Water . 7 days done so far. Unlike most people it seems, I like the shakes so I am doing ok with it. I mix with about double the recommended amount of water and lots of ice.

I am on day 7 of optifast. 9 days to go and then the fun really starts. :-)