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Tammy, what a difference !!! you must be so proud of yourself you look fantastic

I'm. not sure why but lynn 12 and seem to have my old profile pic as their own not too sure if it's a spam thing or not :s

Thanks Janette . it truly amazes me on a daily basis as to what I can do now that I couldn't before surg

I definitely agree clairec I try not to bother too much with the scale anymore because I was seeing more a different in my clothes a pose to the numbers dropping on the scale . my nurse said to stay away from the scale for a couple weeks at a time at least then it's not such a huge disappointment to see the numbers not moving . and thank you

I haven't made it on here in a long time finally just remembered my password! I started this journey weighing 330 lbs and and finally down to 210 . I had my surgery 02/28/2014 ... my first picture is Feb 27th the before the second is from July and the last is only a week old

I'm 5 weeks post op and down 40lbs I feel a ton more energy then before . But about 3 wks post op I was re-admitted into the hospital at first they thought I was a hernia but after ct scans an what not they realized all the important things on my insides were ok but I had stretched a layer they sewed up in their way out of my belly ! It was such a horrible pain . With that being said I'm healed once again an feeling great but good is definitely becoming a issue for me . I had no issues eating at first an now it seems like it's a never ending problem I threw up all 3 meals the other day :S by the time I have to eat the thoughts of food alone make me feel sick ! After reading everyone's updates I guess it's kinda normal tho . I don't like that I can eat something one day and the next day eat the same thing an it comes back up . But I guess this is to be expected for sometime . I know I read on here right after surg that Wendy's chili was good for u an the protein as well. I am so thankful to the person that mentioned it because that's one of the things that's never made me sick . I have really enjoyed reading everyone journeys it's so inspirational to hear an see the amazing progress ya'll are making .

I had my 1 week appt today which the docs are really happy with my progress I am down 17 lbs since surgery so I feel pretty good about that and even better when I see people an they notice it. I haven't suffered from head hunger as of yet and I hope it stays that way . My biggest complaint is the pain I have on my left side an it goes all the way into my back. The doc today said it's normal but does it ever hurt like hell! I have been off the prescribed pain meds since day two of being home until today I couldn't take it anymore especially having to sit in the car 2.5 hrs to get to my appt. does anyone else suffer from this pully pain?!?

I will be soo glad to start purees and know I can get protein in that way because I just don't see the shakes getting any easier ! And yum Wendy's chili !! I'll definitely be making a stop there soon enough it amazes me this long without food ( I was on a liquid diet 3 wks pre op ) that I don't feel hungry yet however I look forward to food because I miss chewing . I love taking my calcium and vits because they're all chewable lol

My surgery was on the 28th I'm 5 days post op and having a really hard time getting the protein in ! The first shake I tried was possibly the worst thing I have ever tasted or smelled in my life! I gained 2 lbs over the time I was in the hospital and I'm down close to 30 lbs from the preop shakes to today and I'm down 11 lbs post op ! I have some discomfort still but I push my self everyday to get out there an get walking . It's really slippery outside here so my family is constantly checking on me when my bf is at work and taking me out for walks . I almost feel like an animal haha but I appreciate the help an support ! I look forward to purees anyone with any good recipes?

Thank you all! I'm out of the hospital and on my way home pain is way more tolerable today then the other day ! Feeling pretty good and positive today

Hey everyone everything went well I'm good and medicated I am lucky to have some pretty amazing nurses . I do have a fair amount of pain in my left side and back but all in all I'm a lot better then I thought I would be

Well less then 8 hrs an I have to be at the hospital and I can't sleep! My actual surgery isn't until. 1045 but they want me there fr 8 . I'm so excited to start this journey but everything at this point just seems so surreal like it's finally happening! I can't wait to join the losers bench tomorrow !! Not gonna lie tho nerves are definitely kicking in now

My date is Friday the 28th I'm starting to get a little more nervous now I had my final appt last Friday with anesthesiologist it was a very thorough appt and a lit comforting too . I don't really like the fact that I won't have my time for my surgery till the day before I just hope it didn't get postponed again!

Received my date today for surgery !! Liquid diet starts January 20th and then off for surgery February 10th ! Anyone else have February dates ?

This morning is day one of the shakes again ... I find they really dry me out but I know the week I did take them by day 3 I felt like I had a lot more energy an I lost 10 lbs in that week so that's what keeps me going lol .... So glad to hear you had a good experience keep us posted with your progress

How did surgery go? Mine was suppose to be today but after a week of shakes they cancelled an rebooked for fed 28th so I start my shakes back up on Thursday!!

Hey I'm also in canada and have roux en y .... Where abouts are u having your surgery ?

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Kimr thanks yes it's only two weeks and I feel a bit better about it today then I did yesterday but it's a lot of re-planning :s I think the thing that put me off the most is I was out on a 3 week liquid diet which consists of prescribed shakes which isn't covered by Ohip:s so it's 100$ per week out of my pocket and I used up a week of them for nothing ..... However I have been in touch with the dietician and they said just do a low carb high protein for the first week and finish the last two weeks with the shakes so it made me feel a little better knowing I don't have to spend any more money on the shakes . So fingers crossed it doesn't get changed again I am looking forward to this new life and new me

Thanks I'm trying to stay positive it just wasn't the news I was expecting or wanted to hear . But the wait will still be worth it all in the end

Feeling a little put off today they cancelled my surgery date of the 10th and rebooked it for the 28th I was so looking forward to being done soon enough! I shouldn't complain too much as it's only a couple more weeks :s

It's prescribed by the Surgeon it's called opti fast 900 I drink 4 packs of it a day for 3 weeks a friend of mine was also on 3 weeks on it prior to surgery and list 30lbs .

Good luck mine is the 10th as well

I started my journey march 2013 have since then completed my orientation all my appts with dietician , nurse , psychologist , pre-surgical class and met the surgeon as well! On Nov. 25th I met the surgeon and was given my prescription for the optifast shakes (3week supply) . But am now waiting for a call from the hospital to give me my date and tell me when to start my shakes! I am glad I have stumbled across this app for my phone as I find I am constantly glued to it reading everyone's success stories an hoping my day is only around the corner to join the "losers bench" it's nice to read an see the pictures and know I'm not in this alone !!

Good luck today on your surgery kimybelle!!!! Keep us up to date in how everything goes