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Hi there,
I am midway through my 3 weeks of opti. I have been sticking with decaf coffee crystals and sometimes I add a ton of ice and less water and it comes out like a Wendy's Frostie with a coffee flavour. So delicious. I found the syrups don't taste very good although I do want to try the Peanut Butter Cup flavour I just haven't been able to find it.
I hope all went well! Welcome to the bench!
Ref to Sudbury July 4/17 Sleep study July 29/17 Orientation Sept 13/17 1on1's Feb 2/18 OTN Feb 27/18 Pre op Mar 13/18 Surgery Mar 22/18 St. Michael's w Dr. Grantcharov Opti-10lb M1=-24lbs M2=-11.5 M3=-7.5 M4=-8 M5=-9 M6=-8.5 M7=-6.5 M8=-8 M9=-5 M10=5.5 M11=-2.5 M12=-5 M13=-4
Congrats!
Ref to Sudbury July 4/17 Sleep study July 29/17 Orientation Sept 13/17 1on1's Feb 2/18 OTN Feb 27/18 Pre op Mar 13/18 Surgery Mar 22/18 St. Michael's w Dr. Grantcharov Opti-10lb M1=-24lbs M2=-11.5 M3=-7.5 M4=-8 M5=-9 M6=-8.5 M7=-6.5 M8=-8 M9=-5 M10=5.5 M11=-2.5 M12=-5 M13=-4
hello!
one Year and 96 pounds gone. I had hoped it would be at least 100 but I know that will come in the next few weeks. I have learned that it is best not to compare myself with others as we are all different ages, shapes and sizes. I am so happy. I feel fantastic. I am grateful for all the support here and those who have been on the journey before me and with me, you all inspire and guide me. To those of you starting the journey, don't despair, your surgery will be here before you know it. Come here often, the support is worth it.
Referred January 7/17, Orientation Humber May 28/17, Meet Dr. August 4/17, TRIO November 3/17, Internist November 21/17, Surgeon again December 21/17, Pre-op assessment January 4/18 and Surgery January 12/18.
Congratulations and welcome to a whole new world.
Best decision I ever made.
Referral - May 31/17; Orientation - June 15/17; First Appt Nurse - June 26/17; Bloodwork and ECG - June 27/17; Sleep Study - July 5/17; Dietician Appt - July 10/17; Counsellor Appt - July 10/17; Abdominal Ultrasound - July 10/17: Endoscopy/Colonoscopy - July 25/17; Second Dietician Appt - September 14/17; Internist Appt - October 2/17; Meet the Surgeon - November 21/17; Pre Surgery Nutrition Class - January 12/18; Surgery - January 16/18
Hi, everyone.
Well, I have to admit, I was feeling pretty down the last few months waiting for my meet the surgeon appointment at TWH. I had been waiting since August 2018 and had started calling in for cancellation appointments in Nov to no avail - just wasn't in the cards for me to get in earlier. But now I can happily say I have a surgery date set for January 29 , 2019.
There is finally a light at the end of the tunnel!
~ j.
My Journey: Oct 2017 Referred to Ontario Bariatric Network by Family Doctor; Nov 2017 Received letter from Toronto Western; Jan 2018 Orientation @TWH; Mar 2018 Social Worker and Nurse Assessments (Telemedicine/Telehealth); Apr 2018 Nutrition Class @TWH; Jul 2018 Psychologist Assessment (Telemedicine/Telehealth); Aug 2018 Dietitian (Telemedicine/Telehealth); Jan 11 2019 Meet the Surgeon; March Scheduled surgery changed to Jan 29 2019 ( VSG )
on 1/11/19 2:07 pm - Greater Toronto Area, Canada
1 week post. My pouch doesn't want food today.
So Far:
1 premier protein
vitamins and meds
Aiming to add:
1 bottle of water
2nd premier protein
Female 30s Canada
RNY January 4, 2019
I lost 100% of my excess weight.
Currently re-comping body/losing vanity pounds prior to plastics.
Post-op three years and 2 months.
Breakfast - chocolate premier protein and coffee
Snack - Banana
Lunch - Tomato Juice, Broccoli Slaw and Kidney Bean Soup
Snack - 2 Mini Pumpkin Pancake Bites
Dinner - Turkey Burger and Homemade Egg Roll with Broccoli Slaw
Snack - iP Chips (55)
All water and vits.
Referral: July 2014 
Orientation: October 2014 Meeting with Surgeon: March 23, 2015 RN/SW/Dietician: June 1, 2015 2ND Phone Interview with Dietician: July 7, 2015 Dr. Glazier (Internist): August 24, 2015 Surgery: November 23, 2015 
Starting Weight: 305 lbs - Goal Weight: 130 lbs - Current Weight: 145 lbs
Good afternoon :)
I'm a bit behind today because I had two people over to buy things and I went to pickup something I was buying for the little nugget :) I have a path cleared through the storage room so I will call that progress. This weekend will be a bit busier than usual - tomorrow we are going to see my MIL and Sunday we are supposed to hang out with friends. Apparently we messed up the plans because DH was supposed to hangout with his friend on Saturday, but when I talked to his partner she said Sunday... So I changed plans with my MIL and now our friends are not happy. Can't win!!
Post-op three years and ten months.
Breakfast - protein bar
Snack - nuts
Lunch - chicken and green beans
Snack - carrots and PB
Dinner - pork chops
Snack - pudding
All water and vits.
Good morning! Yes it's Friday so we might as well be happy :) Sounds like you are changing things up a bit with the menu Ginny... I like it! Yep keep steppin past those muffins.
Congrats on 2 yrs 9 months 
B - greek yogurt
S - 1/2 lowfat bran muffin
L - chicken veggie soup (made in IP chicken, carrots, peas, spinach, broth, milk, light cream cheese - 7 mins!)
S - 1/2 protein shake
D - chicken skewers (stealing Ginny's idea and might try some hot sauce)
S - 1/2 protein shake
