Anilyn

Definitely depends on the job. I have a few different part-time jobs. One is from home, so I went back to that one after five days. The others i went back to after 10 days.

@@JenniferPenelope Well, I had pain Friday night while sleeping and the last thing I ate a few hours before bed was greek yogurt. I ate 1/2 cup over an hour so it wasn't a matter of eating it quickly.

Then yesterday for lunch I had some oatmeal with a bunch of milk. It was really watered down. While I may have eaten it too quickly, based on the night before the common denominator is lactose. I had eaten oatmeal Friday with much less milk and it didn't bother me.

I seem to have developed an issue with lactose now. Fun.

I got one but I don't see them as being just for 'old' people. I figure it's better to be safe than sorry...and I have other things that should be on it that I never bothered to do. So now I'm covered.

@@Lemm61 I hope it's smooth sailing going forward.

My update is that I am home as well after surgery on thursday. I've had some waves of pain here and there. It is much harder being home than I thought.

And I think I am kind of in denial that I've done this. So weird!

@@AmysShrinking Me please!

I had my pre-op assessment stuff yesterday and we are proceeding as planned. June 2nd! I'm starting Optifast today. Not a fan.

I'm in my preoperative assessment appt. Very exciting. One week to go!

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I start Thursday. I can have 4 shakes, broth, and Decaf coffee/tea.

@@Anilyn where in Ontario are you? I'm in Ottawa. I started my Optifast this past Monday and I've lost almost ten pounds. I can't recommend Decaf instant coffee highly enough to flavour your shakes! It really helps mask the flavour and smell.

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June 2nd, RNY. I start Optifast next week.

I'm not post-op yet, but for the past month or more I've switched to skirts. They are just so much more comfortable in comparison to pants with a belt. The downside is that I have to shave more.

Mine is June 2. I don't really have many fears. I am trying to get stuff in order just in case I die but that's more concern about the people I leave behind.

I am worried about the emotional part after. As it is I struggle with depression and anxiety that is currently well managed. I keep telling myself that is a small part of the bigger picture.

I don't have any advice. I only have one week of it and start that in a bit over a week. I hope it improves for you.

I'm in Ontario. The process was six months.

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Mine is June 2. I was offered May 12, but that would be tricky with work.

I know I could walk parts but it does have a time limit. We travel together on a ferry to get back.

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I know you guys are right. I've emailed the organization to see if they would add a walk. They probably won't. It's on an inhibited island and they are trying to limit the environmental impact.

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Thanks. I'm 250 and don't really exercise right now. My brain says no. But the inner runner wants to break out.

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I'm scheduled to have my surgery on June 2. If all goes well, do you think it would be possible to run a 5k at the end of September. I would follow c25k.

A really cool race has come up that I want to do.

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@@JamieLogical Thanks. I may take it up again then.

At what weight did you guys start? I used to be a runner and then stopped and gained a bunch of weight. When I started again, I developed plantar fasciitis. I'm pre-op at this point, but running is my favourite exercise. I just didn't think I could because of the PF....

Ontario. Just getting the process started.

Awesome. Mine should be in 6-9 months.

Mine was in a different order. Orientation session, then my first set of appointments with the nurse, dietitian, and social worker. My next set of appointments were set for 8 weeks after that (hasn't happened yet).