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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 ????

Hi everyone! My name is Natalie, 29yrs old from Canada. I am 1-month post op Roux En Y as of today. I have always struggled with my weight for as long as I can remember and tried so many diets I've lost count. This was a "last-chance" as my doctor puts it as I started developing health issues due to my obesity such as sleep apnea and hypertension. I decided to do something about it when my weight hit 394lbs, I cried...infact wept as I always vowed I would never let myself get that big. Since surgery on November 19th I have lost 32lbs and for a total loss since October 8th of 50lbs. It hasn't been easy but my mom always says to me in patois "if Yuh waan good Yuh nose haffi run". Which translates to if you want something bad enough you have to be willing to endure the hardships and pain. Not just the rosey stuff. Hope to make lasting friendships here as we embark on the journey

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.