Hi,

I'm from Ottawa, Canada and have been to the group information session and going to my 1st surgical consult this week. Anybody else from Ottawa going to the WMC?

Looking forward to my appointment and the next steps.

@@jcmo : How are you feeling? Has the burping and farting stopped? I sure hope for you that you are feeling better and that you are starting to enjoy your new beginning. Better days are ahead now!

@tintin. I'm doing really well. Still burping but that's about it. FYI burping and hiccuping together HURTS! Pain is pretty minimal. Only taking tylenol about every 12 hours or so. I got to start protein shakes this morning. Woohoo! It's a chore trying to get all the fluids in. I have been out and about. My family can't believe I just had surgery 3days ago. ???????? feeling good!????????????

Hi, how's everyone one doing post surgery ?

@@anewme15

I'm doing fantastic post surgery. Had my follow up yesterday. The nurse was very happy with me. I've been getting in my water/protein every day. No nausea/vomiting. 4put of my 5 incisions are pretty much healed up. She teasingly asked if I was sure I had surgery. Lol. There is hardly any pain, except in the big incision on the left side and that's only if I move the wrong way. And now I get to move on to purée foods. Woohoo!

I'm from london Ontario fighting do I or don't I lord help me do this!!

Edited March 14, 201511 yr by laneydasilva

Hi! My name is Tara and I am going this week for my Upper GI! All I have to do after that is my pre-op surgical visit and then start my 10 day liquid diet! I am super excited and learn so much from these online support groups. I have been trying to prepare myself and family for our journey through this process in the upcoming weeks. Its exciting and I am very motivated!

Hi! My name is Tara and I am going this week for my Upper GI! All I have to do after that is my pre-op surgical visit and then start my 10 day liquid diet! I am super excited and learn so much from these online support groups. I have been trying to prepare myself and family for our journey through this process in the upcoming weeks. Its exciting and I am very motivated!

@@TaraBelle74, welcome! This is exciting times! Keep us posted

This is it !!!! Got THE phone call I've been waiting for...

My surgery date is booked for April 13th

This means that I am starting the Optifast on Monday.......yikes!

@tintin. That's wonderful news! Yay! A new start is just around the corner!

@@Tintin, Congrats, so Happy for you!

@@kcadoret, any news for a surgery date?

Congrats @@Tintin on getting a surgery date so fast!!

My surgery is on March 26th. I'm having a rough go of the optifast so can't wait for it to be done!

@kcadoret. The OPTIFAST is really hard. I had a breakdown at about day 10. You can do it. Drink the broth and sf Popsicles and jello. It will help. I can't say it gets better but you will get thru it.

And just wait til after surgery. Food doesn't taste the same. Or even good. ???? that's my issue right now. It's hard to get all the protein and fluids in.

Just keep up the good work. You can do it! You WILL do it!????????????

@@kcadoret, congrats on your surgery date! I'll be meeting the surgeon the day your in the OR. Keep us posted!

Jcmo I haven't been able to find sugar free Popsicles anywhere!!! I can find no sugar added....

My saviour has been pho broth. I can totally see how people have breakdowns, I've been having mini ones and deep revelations about myself every few days. I'm so desperate for a bite of something- right now it's a hamburger or shawarma. Fortunately (I guess) my parents have been really adamant that I don't put anything in my mouth that isn't on the list. I can't wait for surgery and afterwards I feel like it will be so different and as you say the challenges will be very different.

Thanks for the words @@jcmo

And

Congrats on meeting the surgeon @@anewme15 very exciting