A new year, a new me. :)

[fostermama 63]

Hello! My name is Jamie and I'm from Manitoba, Canada. (-39 here today...yay!) I have been diagnosed with endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome, and I'm insulin resistant. I just turned 30 on Xmas eve, I'm married and because I'm infertile, hubby and I foster. We have three wonderful children 13, 7, and 4. I'm currently in school working towards my Masters in Social Work. I have a wonderfully fulfilling life; however, at my peak I weighed 256lbs. I was always tired and frustrated with my weight as we eat relatively healthy as a family.

Early in 2013 I told my husband I wanted a gastric sleeve and did a ton of research. We found that Mexico would be the best option, as Canada would do it for free but would take several years after jumping through a million hoops. December 9, I had the surgery done and have zero regrets. Since pre-op diet on December 2, I went from 245 to 213! I feel wonderful!

I have to say thank you to all your posts and for this community. I would have had no clue about most things regarding nutrition without your help. See, I had the surgery and because it was two countries away I do not have a nutritionist. I new Protein was important but no idea how important! Around day 15 I started feeling light headed and dizzy. Clearly not getting enough protein and nutrients. Well I've now started a good journal and already today I've had an egg with cheese and some plain Greek yogurt. Drank 8oz of Water as well. Feeling much better! I don't know where I'd be without reading countless posts by you all! Oh, and I made the egg muffin recipe and the white fish with Greek yogurt dill sauce. Mmmmmmmmm!! So good!

Looking forward to posting and reading more!

[MouseOnTheMile 186]

Hello my fellow Canadian! Edmonton Alberta here, had my surgery (for the same reason) in Mexico November 12th. Happy to here of your success so far!

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

Congratulations on the new you!!!! I love this place also, and the help is awesome!!! Happy New Year!

[rhondafranklin03 16]

Congrats!!! On your new you. I wish you the best on the journey. Banded dec 17th myself. So I am so on board with your journey. Good luck keep posting your progress.

[McButterpants 2,846]

Hi, Fostermama! Congrats to you.

While you're younger than me, you situation is similar to mine (PCOS, insulin resistance, etc - and I'm a northerner...Montana). This is a life-changer, that's for sure. I haven't felt this good and years - probably 15 years - and there's better things to come for all of us. 2014 is going to be a great year!

Wishing you continued success on your journey!

[Jdub 109]

Yay! Another Canadian joins the club congrats on your success so far! You are right about waiting awhile, I was about 1.5 years from start to actual gastric-sleeve surgery in Canada.

[fostermama 63]

Yeah! Go Canada and down with PCOS! Hehe. Thanks so much everyone for the support! It really means a lot!