My new life starts on the 28th of November
I saw Dr. Jules at Guelph yesterday. My surgery is booked for the NOV. 28th. I start OPTI on the NOV.21st ( yep.... only 1 WEEK!). He'll do the RNY. I couldn't believe how fast this has been for me. If I can give anyone advice, keep calling the office to see if there at appointments you can into faster? ALWAYS be pleasant! If you can take a transfer to Guelph, go for it.
This is the second time I started this journey. The first time I got cold feet. This time I'm all in and my head is in the right spot.
I think of everything that I have to give up for my new life, then I think of all the things I'll gain. The food vs. health, awesome and cute clothes, being active, loving to look in the mirror, not being afraid of bathing suits, no more sore joints, too many to list.
This group has been eye opening. I have made friends for life. I never expected any of this when I first started. My kids said they want to take lots of pictures so we can compare in a year. They too are excited for Mom's new life to start.
Thank you all for your support. I can't wait to sit on the losing bench. I'll be there soon. REALLY SOON!
Referral May 2017
, Orientation Aug 16th 2017
Nurse & Social Worker 
August 29th Group Nutrition Class Sept 12th
,
Psych 
and Nutritionist 
Sept 19th. Surgeon Oct 30th (Guelph)
Opti Nov 21st 
Surgery ( Dr. Jules) Nov 28th 
This is so great B!! I am really happy for you. It will be everything you mentioned and more.
Barb xo
Referred May 2016, Orientation July 4, 2016, Pre-Nutrition Class March 31, 2017, Nurse April 10, 2017, Blood work/ECG April 13, 2017, Ultra-sound April 27, 2017, Psychologist May 30, 2017, Colonoscopy and Gastroscopy June 5, 2017, Internist June 13, 2017, Dietician June 14, 2017, 2nd Round of blood work August 2, 2017, Surgeon September 6, 2017, Surgery September 12, 2017 - St. Joe's Hamilton - No Opti
Height 5"4" HW 231 SW222 CW141
PreOp-9 lbs M1-20lbs M2-11lbs M3-13lbs M4-7lbs M5-8lbs M6-7lbs M7-5lbs M8-5lbs M9-2lbs M10-0lbs M11 - 0lbs M12 - 0lbs
Congrats!!! Its such an exciting time. I agree with your kids, taking pics is so important. Good luck with the preparation.
Surgery Jun.2/17 at TWH ----- HW 215 - SW 197.2 - GW 125 CW 124.6
Pre-Op=8.8lbs --- Optifast= 8.4 (was on it for 9 days due to cancellation)
M1 - 20.6... M2 -10.2... M3 -8.0... M4 -5.8... M5 -9.0... M6 -5.2... M7 -7.0... M8 -2.2... M9 -0.9... M10 -2.6... M11-0.6... M12-2.0
Timing is sooooooooo important. I'm glad you're ready. You will be well supported by family, friends, and your pals on OH.
YEAH! 
Orientation: June 29th, 2016, Surgery March 22, 2017. Pre-surgery: 16 lbs, (Size 2x, 18/20), M1: 19 lbs. (Size 1x, 16/18), M2: 13 lbs. (Size 16, XL) M3: 10 lbs. (Size 14/16, large). M4: 6 lbs. (Size 14, large/medium). M5: 10 lbs. (Size 14, solid medium - lol), M6: 9 lbs. (Size 12, medium). M7: 8 lbs. (Size 10/12 and small/medium). M8: 7 lbs. (Size 10 and small/medium). M9: 2 lbs. (Size 8/10 - small/medium). Lost 100 lbs by Month 9! M10: 5 lbs. M11: 4 lbs. One year: 6 lbs. Total 111 lbs. lost!
No, sweetie, your new life started the day you decided to do this. There will be a few bumps on the road, but you're on the right road to get where you really want to go.
think of all you've accomplished so far that will get you to your goal and give you a long and healthy happy life.
yes, I find this group wonderful too.
pauline
on 10/31/17 12:29 pm
Good Luck - my surgery is on the 23rd, so I know exactly how you are feeling! (and I started got cold feet and came back) I am sooo excited for you!
referred Jan 2016 intake May 2016 left programme returned June 2017 final pre-sx class Oct 2017 surgeon appt Oct 2017
Opti Wt Nov 4/17 226 lbs BMI 45 Sx Wt 212 lbs RNY surgery Nov 23/17 M1 -18 M2-9 M3-10 M4-8 M5-6 M6-7 M7-6 M8-3 M9-1(so far) Down to within one pound of my goal and 99 lbs down from my highest weight. I was not a fast loser but who cares as long as you get there! I know the newbies check the trackers and the signatures so although I kind of lost track of how the rest of the weight came off, you should know that it was not fast and furious but it was slow and steady!
current BMI 24.7 that, my friends, is NORMAL!!! Strong is the new pretty!
Yahoo!!!!! I'm so thrilled for you and proud of you for all you have done for yourself to make the timing work and push forward. This couldn't come at a better time for you!!!!
I'm so excited to be along for the journey and witness your results. Your going to continue to be awesome!!!
Success is not the key to happiness. Happiness is the key to success. Choose happy. 
Opti -10 / M1 -25.5 / M2 -10 / M3 -14.5 / M4 -13 / M5 -10 / M6 -5.5 / M7 -9.5 / M8 -13.5 / M9 -0.5 / M10 -2.5 / M11 -2.5 / M12 +2 / M13 -5.5
Century Club and Onederland in month 7!!
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