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Hi there! I was just checking the Canadian forum and I don't see anyone on here. I am from Alberta and just had gastric bypass on July 4th. I am looking to connect with other Canadians because I have found a lot of the products recommended are not available in Canada. Thanks

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Congratulations on your surgery. How are you feeling? I'm not Canadian but it sure won't stop me from replying to you Lolz :)

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Hi. Thanks for replying...even if you aren't Canadian. lol I am two weeks post up now and I am feeling some pain on my left side. I am tired a lot. My first week post op I think I overdid it. I went on long walks and thought I was feeling good enough to go out with friends to walk the mall. My body got back at me and I have been tired ever since.I am taking it easy.

How has your recovery been?

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I'm from canada but I'm all the way in Ontario

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Yep 5 days now! oh yeah? from whereabouts?

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Oh nice I'm from near Sudbury originally, in Cornwall now.

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I'm from Canada Ontario Toronto. I have completed orientation nutrition class and now met with the surgeon on Thursday . I have my dietian , nurse and social work on Sept 26. 2012 I'm looking for someone go support and be supported

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Hello all I'm here also in Burlington Ontario. Surgery date was August 29 2012. In hamilton So almost 2 weeks post op. feeling great lots of energy also having trouble getting my Protein in shakes r getting yucky so I tried a Decaf coffee and premier shakes it gets one down. Taste like a cafe- mocha !! Looking forward to Friday when I can try mashed potatoes and carrots or maybe squash mmm lol ttyas :)

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Hello all!

I am from Toronto Ontario, RNY surgery was preformed on my mother, sister in law, dad, and sister in laws mother so this is not new to me.

I had my orientation on October 3, and now phych on nov 1 and nurse practitioner on Nov 28

Looking for support friends here in Toronto.

Wishing u all health and success!

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Hi all Canadians

I'm Patricia from Toronto. I had my RNY on Sept 5 at Toronto Western Hospital. Amazing staff and experience overall. My starting weight was 228 and I am currently 171.

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Been awhile since I've been on here I'm 8 week post op. still having issues getting food to digest properly. But I'm losing which is amazing. So Jan 2012 I started at 304 I'm now 229. 268 at surgery on aug 29. Love the reaction I'm getting from friends and family but most of all I love my new body and lifestyle would not change for world!!!!

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