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Thanks for the tips! I will be sure to try some of these.

Good luck on Monday KCamp!! I hope mine is that early! Keep us posted. Losers bench for us on Monday!!!!

I ground up my pills and measured the powder with spoon and after my surgery I am just going to dump that into my protein shake. Don't want to swallow such big pills.

Vicki how long are you expected to stay in the hospital? Hope your pain subsides soon! Now you're in the losers bench!!

No they don't have bones! And if you go to the states fish is much cheaper there especially salmon.

I can't find sf Popsicles in our deep freeze province!! I have checked a variety if different stores. Surgery is in 4 days yeah!!

Hi there I am gonna jump the gun here just a bit considering I am still 4 days pre-op! Have any of you had any plastics done? Was it covered by our wonderful Canadian health care system? If so what did you have done and was it all covered? Thanks in advance!

Hi Jessie, do you have to fast from midnight till after surgery? I don't know my time till the day before so this Sunday afternoon they will call me. I hope it's early in the morning I get severe shakes and headaches if I don't eat breakfast.

I am on day 5 of my pre-op and I feel full all the time. Just make sure you get your protein and water in. What is your diet consist off?

Is your coffee decaf?

Kcamp what is you pre-op diet? Should I be worried about my calorie intake? I am on day 4 of a voluntary pre-op diet after logging everything tonight I realized even though I am full I only had 500+ calories!

Pre-op diet should I b worried about the calories? I have 3 protein shakes 120 cal each, 2 chicken broths low fat, 1 cup cucumbers. I feel fine not hungry at all! According to my fitness pal I should have 1200 per day. Any advice?

Congratulations!!! That is awesome!

Hi there I am 11 days pre-op! I live in Manitoba but my surgery is in Medicine Hat Alberta. I am doing a 2 week voluntary liquid pre-op diet, my surgeon does not require it. My surgery will be open, I hope I can get up and move around fast as I will be lonely in the hospital. Glad I found this thread!

I did for a week!! Had such withdrawals! I gulp my coffee if I had to sip it for the rest of my life it would get cold and I like it hot. Plus I did not think we could have caffeine after surgery!?

Thanks I am sure I will at least after surgery or the other pain will over power my head. Keepingy fingers crossed! I live in south east Manitoba Canada.

For me it was because of scar tissue from 3 other surgeries. The 3 were all done laparoscopic. It would be nice if the surgeon changes his mind on the morning of surgery lol

I quit all caffeine on Dec 31st. And none of protein have asperatme

That's awesome news! I actually have Graves' disease . After trying for years to lose weight with only short term success I am looking for a life long change! Thanks for sharing your stories!

When shopping for protein we have to watch the sugar content. I had bought one that was so sweet turns out it had 26 gr of sugar per scoop! I now use one with max 5 grs of sugar and they are bland but at least I will get my protein. Good luck!!

Am having open rny on Jan 20 I have hypo thyroid. This makes losing weight really hard. Does anyone else have thyroid and can I still expect to lose regularly with only an occasional plateau?

Good question! I am also havin an open rny. Initially I was told I would be in the hospital 5-7 days then when I talked to the nurse this week she said I could be out in 3. They also told me I would not be able to do any heavier work over 10lbs for 6-8 weeks. I am a FP with 3 small boys and my own 8 yr old. I have booked a respite provider to help me for 4 weeks. Hoping I will be able to take over then.

Day 4 of my voluntary 14 day pre-op diet. I am having major headaches!!

You look great! Congrats!

Congrats! So glad it went smooth! What better way to under then by seeing some eye candy lol! 11 days to go can't wait to join you on the losers bench!