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Thank you! Following the program to a T...following portion size especially and not overdoing it. For my protein, I mainly eat fish (Salmon or grouper), low sodium deli meat. I haven't had much bread as I found a weight watchers tortilla that I usually use. I still have a hard time with veggies even when they are steamed well, especially broccoli. Funny enough salads don't bother me. I mainly eat steamed spinach/kale as my vegetable source plus they are supposed to be good source of iron. In terms of my liquids I mainly have water, .1% milk or crystal light. Water is still hard for me to get in but it gets a lot better as the weeks go by. I exercise maybe about 3x a week but I go to the gym on Saturdays for about 2hrs and take my time.

Praying for you and your wife. Hang in there and hope you are resting and trying your best to push through.

@@Calgirl26 I'm 79 days post-op and down 70lbs. Don't be too alarmed. In regards to the fluids I had the same problem within the first couple weeks. May be a gas bubble ? Good luck on your journey!

@@anewme2015 thank you. I feel so good????

Hello everyone. Feels like I haven't been on here in forever. Hope you're all doing well and adjusting for those who have recently had surgery. And for those who are in the pre-op process, hope the process is coming along. I've been doing very good, adjusting and can eat just about most things. I've thrown up once and had dumping syndrome only 1x as well. Still hard getting in my water but a whole lot better than right after surgery. My protein intake is excellent and after being 79 days post-op I'm down 70lbs! It hasn't been easy but its been worth every minute.

I'm praying for you. I can't imagine what you're going through. Your strength is remarkable and encouraging. You will get through this, I have no doubt about it!

I'm so horrified for you. Sending prayers your way. Get well soon.

I understand that part. Every single day my office has treats. Yesterday it was cake, chocolates today it will probably be donuts and coffee. You can do it though, as you said mind over matter ????. Good luck!

No problem! Thank you, I hope so too. That was one of my worst habits, inhaling food. It's great that you're practicing now will make your transition so much easier.

When we did our orientation we were provided with our next round of Appts the same evening. I went through Toronto Western hospital. They seem pretty organized there too. I hope your appointments go by fast and a happy holiday to you as well.

That's great, right around the corner. On your optifast diet now?

Yes I bought a tea at the herbal food store yesterday to help with the nausea and gas. Giving it some time to work.

Thank you! Giving it my best shot. Have a bit of nausea and gas but hanging in there.

Yes pretty much everyone that I connected with said the same. Optifast first few days were the hardest for me. After that it got a bit easier. And despite cheating a couple times I was still able to lose 18lbs in 6 weeks. I still have a couple of packages left and I must say it reminded me of baby formula. Definitely an acquired taste. Just remind yourself that it will be all worth it in the end.

Hey fellow Canuck! Good luck with your preop diet, your surgery and hereafter. You can do it ????

Hey Julie, I don't think you should beat yourself. 22lbs is a great achievement and you have to remember everyone's journey is different. I was talking to my girlfriend and she was saying she's already tried slider burgers. While me, I'm still on flaky fish and mashed potatoes. Hang in there because I'm confident that it will get better for us! When's you next checkup ?

That's good! Same here, occasional days where I feel nauseous or have gas bubbles in my esophagus but usually passed when I walk around and get moving a bit. I'm just really taking it day by day.

Ok well I hope your 1st month goes well and good luck on your first month checkup. I know what you mean about the scales.

Thank you Maggie! Needed to hear that this morning, that means a lot. A very Happy New Year and Merry Christmas to you too ????

I know the fear you feel as I was experiencing the same. Even when I was sitting there getting undressed on the day of surgery, I wanted to run out the room...literally. But I told myself that I was making the right decision, it would change my life drastically and I was reassured by the nurse that I was in great hands. I also embraced my fears and discussed it openly with my family and friends. That helped me too.

I have mostly great days. I had acid reflux issues the first two weeks but doctor gave meds and advised to sleep upright for now. Also nausea for the last couple days. I think when I was told about chewing slow and taking smaller bite I took it lightly at first. But you really have to learn your body all over again and really really slow down. I really wish I knew that I would be so lethargic, as I'm a fairly on the go kind of person. Since my pre-op diet, I've been lacking energy. But I am told it will get better by latest month 3 of post-op.

Hey how was it? Who was your surgeon? Hope you're recovering well.

Hey there! Same here, I was told Dr. Aarts then day of surgery I got Dr. Cyriac. I have great days mostly but the last two days have been challenging with my stomach rejecting foods and nausea. However with that said I have no regrets. How about you?