Surgery update
Had my surgery yesterday at TWH and I am recovering well... Hopefully this will continue . I will update more once I am home tomorrow.
btw... I found out that at TWH, Bariatric candidates are placed in a semi-private or sometime even private rooms.
so, no need to pay extra for semi private.
i have been sipping water regularly every 15 mins to 30 mins. And have been taking walks since recovery.
i had my sister with me last night to help out, although I was able to manage myself with little help, but tonight I don't need any extra help. So I will be on my own, I do feel sleepy and tired most of the time, but I'm ok.
thank you all for your support and advice. I found that this process has become easy with the knowledge I have gained through you all lovely people.
congratulations and glad to hear everything went well, you sound great!!! Thanks for the info regarding the rooms too :)
Chrissy ~~~ doctor referral May 29/14; info session Aug 18/14; surgeon appt Dr. Starr 
Oct 15/14; dietitian, social worker & nurse Dec 11/14; 2nd appts dietitian, SW & nurse Jan 19/15; Dr. Glazer Feb 25/15; 2 weeks OPTIFAST April 15/15; surgery date April 29/15 
AGE: 48 HEIGHT: 5'6"
on 1/28/15 5:39 am
Excellent news Dolly! I'm glad to hear that you are recovering well. I am scheduled for Monday at TWH and getting a little nervous. Nice to hear that rooms are semi/private. How are the nurses? Anything else you could share.
One thing I won't miss about this process is Opti Fast! Omg never will I drink anything vanilla or chocolate again. Its been very difficult but toally necessary.
Keep us posted on your recovery.
Rose xo
I'm so with you on the opti! I have been on it for almost three weeks and I am so done with it.
Referral sent Mar. 28, 2014, Orientation July 10, 2014, Surgeon Consultation Sept. 12, 2014, Internist Dr. Glazier Oct. 6, 2014, Sleep Test Oct.17, 2014, RD Nov. 24, 2014, SW Nov. 24, 2014, RN Nov. 24, 2014, Dr. Sohi (2nd appt.) Dec. 2, 2014, Dr. Glazier (2nd Appt.) Dec. 16, 2014, Surgery day - HRRH Jan. 30, 2015. HW 309, Opti Starting Weight 305, SW 288, Operating Surgeon Dr. Starr
I'm at Humber on Friday at 8:00am. I'm very excited and a little nervous. Just can't wait to stop drinking this opti. How long were you on it for?
Referral sent Mar. 28, 2014, Orientation July 10, 2014, Surgeon Consultation Sept. 12, 2014, Internist Dr. Glazier Oct. 6, 2014, Sleep Test Oct.17, 2014, RD Nov. 24, 2014, SW Nov. 24, 2014, RN Nov. 24, 2014, Dr. Sohi (2nd appt.) Dec. 2, 2014, Dr. Glazier (2nd Appt.) Dec. 16, 2014, Surgery day - HRRH Jan. 30, 2015. HW 309, Opti Starting Weight 305, SW 288, Operating Surgeon Dr. Starr
Thanks Rom_67 I'm sure everything will go fine. I'm just worried about forgetting something.
Referral sent Mar. 28, 2014, Orientation July 10, 2014, Surgeon Consultation Sept. 12, 2014, Internist Dr. Glazier Oct. 6, 2014, Sleep Test Oct.17, 2014, RD Nov. 24, 2014, SW Nov. 24, 2014, RN Nov. 24, 2014, Dr. Sohi (2nd appt.) Dec. 2, 2014, Dr. Glazier (2nd Appt.) Dec. 16, 2014, Surgery day - HRRH Jan. 30, 2015. HW 309, Opti Starting Weight 305, SW 288, Operating Surgeon Dr. Starr
Hi Rose,
nurses are very understanding and polite.
very helpful, it's my second day and I'm still on water and diluted apple juice, digesting it nicely.
discomfort in stomach area, but that is expected and is controlled by meds. You are going to be in good hands,Nothing to worry.
one thing I must say that walking has helped me since yesterday.
what time is your surgery?
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