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Cool tip, I never would have thought of adding Crystal Light. Yeah, the greek yogurt is bitter, sweetener would help-Duh, I never even thought of it! Ha ha

thanks for that informative post on what to eat post-op!

Congrats on planning your journey. I leave Monday for Mexico; I am having surgery Tuesday. I have been on my pre-op diet of liquids and it is mind-over-matter. Best of luck to you!

:scales: Thanks for sharing Jim in MA, I am surprised you feel up to being on the web to make your post! I am having surgery next Tuesday and of course I am nervous. Your experience helps reassure me I am doing something wonderful for myself! Wishing you all the very best on your WL journey :scales:

Wishing you a speedy recovery Meloveme. It is great that you have family support with you. My surgery is next week. I am also doing lots of reading. Try your best to get some shut-eye as you have a big day ahead of you tomorrow. Sweet Dreams! :sleep2:

Try sugar-free popsicles, ice chips. I heard hot Water helps also. I am to be banded on the 15th so I am not speaking from experience. Congrats to you!

:Banane19: Thanks, I will look forward to going after my surgery, March 15th. I will look for you!

I have a Hamilton Beach single serve blender. Just mix and go, it has a travel lid. It is quiet and doesn't take up lots of room! The price is affordable, under $20 at Walmart.

I was wondering the same thing. I gave up after trying to figure out how to post it! Hopefully someone can answer it for you.

Thanks Doddie! Perhaps you can share more information about the support group at LGH what is the time and room number?

Ok, I have cruised this site for a little while. I haven't really had much interaction with people who are local to Vancouver lower mainland. I am less than 2 weeks away from my surgery date. I am travelling to Puerto Vallarta Mexico - alone! I am feeling a little vulnerable now. I am plugging along with my pre-op diet and attending my "bootcamp" workouts 3x/week. I would love to interact with others and add some people to my friends list. Anyone out there?:bigear:

I am glad to hear you got over the shyness and signed up. We are all in the same boat and can pull each other through the tough times. Thanks for sharing. I am having surgery in 11 days. Hope your journey helps to inspire others.

Make sure you have "Beano" tablets to aid with gas reduction.

I know how stressful it can be when arranging payment. I am doing self-pay and got a personal loan from my credit union. I opted to do my payments over 3 years so I don't make myself too tight financially. I do plan on paying it back sooner. This option was a smarter choice over carrying a credit card balance. Congrats on your arrangement. I know it is difficult to decide to have surgery, nevermind deciding on how to make it a reality. Best of luck!

I have to agree with Honk, the Premier drinks from Costco are convenient and tasty. I alternate with another shake I mix at home with skim milk.

How are you doing with your pre-op diet? I don't mind the shakes, I can pass on the broth though-yuck. My diet is shakes, yogourt, skim milk, clear apple/cranberry juice. I will be thinking of you, my surgery is on the 15th.

More than anything you are stressed. This is a very important, stressful time in our lives. Make sure you get enough sleep, and drink your water. Best wishes for a speedy recovery!

:Dancing_sorry: Well today is day 3 of my pre-op diet. Each day seems to get better. The first day was really rough! I discovered how important it is to continually drink fluids and water! I discovered I don't care for broth! I am drinking Premier Protein Shakes from Costco and they are actually a geat find. I also like The Fibre 35 Diet Fit Smart Shake - Chocolate Creme (Purchased at Alive Health Centre). I gather by the time my surgery date of March 15th arrives, I should have dropped a few decent pounds. I am trying to think positively about my surgery; I suppose I am worried about the few weeks afterwards during healing. I am not liking the broth! Ewh, Yuck!:frown:

\I find it interesting that you are not hungry. I wonder if that is very common for most? I have my surgery on the 15th of March. Best wishes to you during your healing time!

I heard Dr. Leung lacks "bed-side manner". Hopefully Dr. A is a better match for you! Best of luck!

I can relate to the soup thing. I am day 2 pre-op diet and find the chicken broth smelly! Maybe because I got organic? Only a few more sleeps for you and then the big day! My day is March 15th. Best of luck Meloveme!

I have never heard of single incision, please share more info. I thought it is generally 5-6 incisons.

I am having surgery March 15th. I start my pre-op diet tomorrow! I am excited and nervous. I had celebrated tonight with diet coke after my evening workout. Best of luck to you on your up-coming surgery!

Dr. Ric Arseneau works out of St. Paul's Hospital will do fills for anyone requiring one. He will accept patients from other doctors and also patients from out of country. He requires initial contact via e-mail and a family doctor referrral to him. Fills are $150.00 contact him at: richarda@interchange.ubc.ca