Hello! My name is Jamie and I'm from Manitoba, Canada. (-39 here today...yay!) I have been diagnosed with endometriosis, polycystic ovarian syndrome, and I'm insulin resistant. I just turned 30 on Xmas eve, I'm married and because I'm infertile, hubby and I foster. We have three wonderful children 13, 7, and 4. I'm currently in school working towards my Masters in Social Work. I have a wonderfully fulfilling life; however, at my peak I weighed 256lbs. I was always tired and frustrated with my weight as we eat relatively healthy as a family.

Early in 2013 I told my husband I wanted a gastric sleeve and did a ton of research. We found that Mexico would be the best option, as Canada would do it for free but would take several years after jumping through a million hoops. December 9, I had the surgery done and have zero regrets. Since pre-op diet on December 2, I went from 245 to 213! I feel wonderful!

I have to say thank you to all your posts and for this community. I would have had no clue about most things regarding nutrition without your help. See, I had the surgery and because it was two countries away I do not have a nutritionist. I new protein was important but no idea how important! Around day 15 I started feeling light headed and dizzy. Clearly not getting enough protein and nutrients. Well I've now started a good journal and already today I've had an egg with cheese and some plain Greek yogurt. Drank 8oz of water as well. Feeling much better! I don't know where I'd be without reading countless posts by you all! Oh, and I made the egg muffin recipe and the white fish with Greek yogurt dill sauce. Mmmmmmmmm!! So good!

Looking forward to posting and reading more!

Hello my fellow Canadian! Edmonton Alberta here, had my surgery (for the same reason) in Mexico November 12th. Happy to here of your success so far!

Congratulations on the new you!!!! I love this place also, and the help is awesome!!! Happy New Year!

Congrats!!! On your new you. I wish you the best on the journey. Banded dec 17th myself. So I am so on board with your journey. Good luck keep posting your progress.

Hi, Fostermama! Congrats to you.

While you're younger than me, you situation is similar to mine (PCOS, insulin resistance, etc - and I'm a northerner...Montana). This is a life-changer, that's for sure. I haven't felt this good and years - probably 15 years - and there's better things to come for all of us. 2014 is going to be a great year!

Wishing you continued success on your journey!

Yay! Another Canadian joins the club congrats on your success so far! You are right about waiting awhile, I was about 1.5 years from start to actual gastric-sleeve surgery in Canada.

Yeah! Go Canada and down with PCOS! Hehe. Thanks so much everyone for the support! It really means a lot!