Hi there! I was just checking the Canadian forum and I don't see anyone on here. I am from Alberta and just had gastric bypass on July 4th. I am looking to connect with other Canadians because I have found a lot of the products recommended are not available in Canada. Thanks

My first apt.was Nov.2012 and my surgery was July 2013. I also did not think that was too bad. It gave me lots of time to plan and get info. It is a life changing decision.

Having said that I will add that for me it was the best thing I could have done and I wish I had done it years ago. .

My program is run out of Toronto Western and my surgery was at Toronto Eastern.

I am almost at goal having gone from a high weight of 293 to a current weight of 171.

Good luck on your journey's.

My first apt.was Nov.2012 and my surgery was July 2013. I also did not think that was too bad. It gave me lots of time to plan and get info. It is a life changing decision.

Having said that I will add that for me it was the best thing I could have done and I wish I had done it years ago. .

My program is run out of Toronto Western and my surgery was at Toronto Eastern.

I am almost at goal having gone from a high weight of 293 to a current weight of 171.

Good luck on your journey's.

Thanks Sonia. I agree with you. While I am eager for this party of my life to begin, I also don't want to blindly rush into it.

I find myself asking the same question that is asked of me. "Are you doing this because you tritely feel you can't lose weight on your own, or because you think it's a quick fix".

It's a very hard question to answer honestly, even to myself. I know the requirements, I know the life long changes to be made, do they intimidate me? Yes!

Having said that, I also know that without the surgery, my weight will continue to increase, my mobility with decrease and my world as I know it will get smaller and smaller.

So, I agree with you, there is no need to rush into something this huge. I plan to take my time, continue doing the research, and enjoy the scenery along my journey. :-)

Waiting in Ottawa. Should expect no later than May 5

Surgery on Apr. 28th!!!! I start optifast this Monday and am finding this is probably the hardest part. I'm stressing that I will not do a good job and will cheat. Is anyone feeling the same way/did?

Waiting in Ottawa. Should expect no later than May 5

Surgery on Apr. 28th!!!! I start optifast this Monday and am finding this is probably the hardest part. I'm stressing that I will not do a good job and will cheat. Is anyone feeling the same way/did?

Hi, I'm from southern Alberta. I'm Getting mine done in Medicine Hat on the 18 of April.What part of Alberta are you from.

Hi neighbour...im in Ft. Mac..... im 9 days post op rny...yes i went to Mexico...i lived in BC and gave been waiting yrs to get done..bs.. so i paid and had a wonderful experience!

Hi, I am from Alberta, had surgery in Red Deer on Nov 28 2013. Woke up felt like nothing was done. Feeling better everday, and the energy is finally coming back. Love seeing the weigh scale finally moving. I would have to say the program in Red Deer is amazing and professional. They all want to see everyone be successful in their journey there.

Hello neighbour!! Im in ft.mc murray....9 days post op rny....went to Mexico as been waiting 4 yrs in BC. I cant believe its done. How r you doing on your journey? Hope to hear from you soon!!

Surgery on Apr. 28th!!!! I start optifast this Monday and am finding this is probably the hardest part. I'm stressing that I will not do a good job and will cheat. Is anyone feeling the same way/did?

I'm going to try to start my short term at the time I start my optifast, which hospital are you having it done? You've come this far, I believe you can do this francocanadian!

My first apt.was Nov.2012 and my surgery was July 2013. I also did not think that was too bad. It gave me lots of time to plan and get info. It is a life changing decision. Having said that I will add that for me it was the best thing I could have done and I wish I had done it years ago. . My program is run out of Toronto Western and my surgery was at Toronto Eastern. I am almost at goal having gone from a high weight of 293 to a current weight of 171. Good luck on your journey's.

Hi Sonia, who was your surgeon? I'm getting sleeved on May 28th at Toronto east as well, my surgeon will be Dr. Jaime Cyriac

Hi there

I was originally book with him but then got a cancelation, was moved up 3 weeks and was operated on by Dr. Artz.

I wad told they are both very good.

Good luck with everything.

Hi there I was originally book with him but then got a cancelation, was moved up 3 weeks and was operated on by Dr. Artz. I wad told they are both very good. Good luck with everything.

Yes Dr. Aarts was going to do mine but she told me when I met her that it may be her partner Dr. Cyriac, I got the call for my date and they said it will be him, I have my pre op with dr aarts this Monday she will also be checking my gallbladder, she's so pleasant to deal with

Hi, I am from Alberta, had surgery in Red Deer on Nov 28 2013. Woke up felt like nothing was done. Feeling better everday, and the energy is finally coming back. Love seeing the weigh scale finally moving. I would have to say the program in Red Deer is amazing and professional. They all want to see everyone be successful in their journey there.

Hello neighbour!! Im in ft.mc murray....9 days post op rny....went to Mexico as been waiting 4 yrs in BC. I cant believe its done. How r you doing on your journey? Hope to hear from you soon!!

Hi silly. Sorry havent been on here much spring is a busy time as you know in Alberta we dont get much time to get things done. Any way congrats to you and yes where I live allot go to mexico, As long as you came back healthy is the main thing. I will come on here more if you need me too, for support. I am doing wonderful I loose about ten or so a month nice slow pace. Eating is coming along well, I just take everyday as it comes.

hope you are doing well.....

Hello! Im doing ok...i need to find a GP....may have to go to Edmonton to do that...its frustrating! Still eating cottage cheese...its a staple...lol...eggs too. Am 2 months out now...down 42 lbs......hard to believe!! Its slowing down..but then im very inactive...and not working so it kinda sucks...i know i shoukd be mire active...the weather has been crapoy to say the least!!

Did anyone ever cheat on the Optifast? I'm finding 3 weeks of no food really tough. I'm only on day 6 and am just craving to eat real food.

Hi there, sorry for late reply but I haven't been on here for a while. Keep going with the optifast hun, it gets easier as you go, at first I couldn't stomach it and I was only havering 2 a day and almost starving, I took advantage of drinking a lot of water and sf jello helped, sipping hot chicken broth is great too. I met a woman at Toronto Western Hospital that went on the operating table and they stopped the surgery cuz her liver was still enlarged with fat, so she has to do it all over again, that scared me enough not to cheat. Hopefully this was helpful hun, oh also keep busy, I was moving and was so busy I didn't think about it after the first week I was rocking the optifast lol

In Windsor, Ontario here. In hardcore research mode before Orientation July 10th 2014 (not necessary since I know I am going through with it), I have been through the booklets, information folders, people's personal feelings pre and post-op, and even watched a surgery on a surgeons website (kind of gross). However, I am finding it hard to come up with more information on the psychological effects, the physical effects, and the general feelings. I pride myself on going in knowing the answers to most of my fears, and worries, but am finding it difficult to find all of the answers.

Edited July 4, 201412 yr by AmiClarity