Very beginning stage

[Tintin 23]

Today's the day I start my Optifast. First shake down. ???? They don't taste as bad as I had anticipated. I did learn that you need to drink it COLD. I will definitely put ice in it next time. 3 wks today is surgery day!! Getting excited!!

[Tintin 23]

@@jcmo

Good for you!! How excited you must be. Just keep reminding yourself that the better days are coming. Those shakes will come down easier, I guess...

Today, I am meeting the surgeon. This means that in approx 2-3 months, I should be where you are.

[jcmo 40]

@tintin.

Good luck with the surgeon today! Yay! You get to pick up your Optifast too! FYI bring a large grocery bag or 2. Otherwise they give u a huge box to carry which you don't really need.

It is definitely an exciting time. A little stressful, but better days are ahead.

Soon you will be starting your shakes too.

We are all on the road to better health!! Woohoo!!

[kcadoret 81]

Hi Ottawa people! I'm also from Ottawa, met the surgeon January 20th and am not patiently waiting for my surgery date.

[anewme15 40]

@@kcadoret, welcome! How exciting for you! Keep us posted

[melissajane 11]

I gad my surgery yesterday with dr yelle at the civic!! Im acutally still here!! It wasnt as bad as i thought it would be, but that could be all tge pain meds talking lol.. No, its not bad at all! The worst is all the air in ur tummy and trying to work out!! Anyway good luck you guys!!!

[kcadoret 81]

Congrats @@melissajane!!! I met with Dr Yelle, he's also head of trauma surgery so I'm sure you were in great hands!

How's the 'farting competition' going?! Hahaha ;p

[anewme15 40]

@@melissajane, Congrats, glad to hear you are doing well, keep us posted !

[melissajane 11]

If you guys can get dr yelle, he is AWSOME!!! super nice and makes u feel comfortable..lol @ farting comp!! Ugh sooo much air lol!!!

[jcmo 40]

Dr Yelle is awesome. He did my husband's gastric bypass surgery 2 yrs ago and his hernia surgeon last year. He is also the surgeon that is suppose to be doing mine in 3 wks!

[anewme15 40]

@@Tintin, how did your appointment go? Did he/she give you a time frame for your surgery?

[Tintin 23]

Got my Optifast yesterday and now waiting for the surgery date. I was told 2 to 4 months. However, latest ultrasound showed something they wanted to investigate first. Will need to get a colonoscopy.

[kcadoret 81]

@@Tintin were you able to buy a sample of each flavour before getting the 3 week supply?

[Tintin 23]

@@kcadoret - I never thought of asking for samples before making a decision. I just took half chocolate and half vanilla.

[anewme15 40]

@@Tintin, @@jcmo and Hi everyone! So so happy that I got a call today !! Pre op March 18 and meet the surgeon March 26! Yipee !