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Today's the day I start my Optifast. First shake down. ???? They don't taste as bad as I had anticipated. I did learn that you need to drink it COLD. I will definitely put ice in it next time. 3 wks today is surgery day!! Getting excited!!

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@@jcmo

Good for you!! How excited you must be. Just keep reminding yourself that the better days are coming. Those shakes will come down easier, I guess...

Today, I am meeting the surgeon. This means that in approx 2-3 months, I should be where you are.

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@tintin.

Good luck with the surgeon today! Yay! You get to pick up your Optifast too! FYI bring a large grocery bag or 2. Otherwise they give u a huge box to carry which you don't really need.

It is definitely an exciting time. A little stressful, but better days are ahead.

Soon you will be starting your shakes too.

We are all on the road to better health!! Woohoo!!

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Hi Ottawa people! I'm also from Ottawa, met the surgeon January 20th and am not patiently waiting for my surgery date.

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I gad my surgery yesterday with dr yelle at the civic!! Im acutally still here!! It wasnt as bad as i thought it would be, but that could be all tge pain meds talking lol.. No, its not bad at all! The worst is all the air in ur tummy and trying to work out!! Anyway good luck you guys!!!

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Congrats @@melissajane!!! I met with Dr Yelle, he's also head of trauma surgery so I'm sure you were in great hands!

How's the 'farting competition' going?! Hahaha ;p

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Dr Yelle is awesome. He did my husband's gastric bypass surgery 2 yrs ago and his hernia surgeon last year. He is also the surgeon that is suppose to be doing mine in 3 wks!

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Got my Optifast yesterday and now waiting for the surgery date. I was told 2 to 4 months. However, latest ultrasound showed something they wanted to investigate first. Will need to get a colonoscopy.

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@@Tintin were you able to buy a sample of each flavour before getting the 3 week supply?

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@@Tintin, @@jcmo and Hi everyone! So so happy that I got a call today !! Pre op March 18 and meet the surgeon March 26! Yipee !

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