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On my way to a new life - Well I did it!  I had my surgery on May 30, 2011 and I am feeling a little better each day.  The first week out was ROUGH.  I won't candy coat it...it sucked!  But I am 9 days post...

First BM post op??? - First of all I wanted to thank everyone for their encouragement and support over the last week...well over the last year really. :)  It helps so much to know that I am not alone in...

No gas :( -  Well I am still in the hospital and it looks like they are keeping me an xtra day because I am not passing gas.  Still in of pain so walking is hard. 

Clear fluids suggestions? - I have just started my 2 days of clear fluids for surgery on Monday.  I know I can have apple juice, tea, jello and broth.  Any other suggestions?  How did you get through this sta...

All the best to you Donna! I will be thinking about you tomorrow....

Optifast for sale - Hi everyone.  I have a full box of chocolate and a full box of vanilla for sale.  I am in the Barrie area.  $40/box please.  Let me know if you are interested. Trudy.

YAY!!! You are doing great!!! Good luck with the next couple of...

Entering the home stretch.... - Well my surgery is in 7 short days!  I can't believe it!  It's almost hard to wrap my head around it.  I have been waiting for more than a year, going for a bunch of tests and appo...

Ughhh..I have to make 100 chocolate chip cookies for my son's...

Dude,I am so hungry!!! There was someone in the support group...

Hang in there Donna! You are PMSing and your body is holding onto...

CPAP - Well I got my CPAP machine today.  Let's just say, I won't have to fight to keep my husband off me anymore because that CPAP machine is the un-sexiest thing I could get!  LOL.  It ...

Finally got my pre-op call - I was starting to wonder if they would ever call but the pre-op department finally called this morning.  My surgery is on May 30th and my pre-op is on May 24th.  They offered Frida...

That's awesome Tammy! I am only on day 2 and I am having a...

I am so emotional today. - Well the day I have been waiting for is almost here.  I start my optifast tomorrow and my surgery is in a couple of weeks.  I am so excited but I think I am a bit overwhelmed.  I a...

Tata2 is having her surgery today! - Well today the big day for Tata2!  She'll be having her surgery at noon in Hamilton.  Sending lots of love and good thoughts today.  :)

Thanks Monica and Donna, yes it has to do with my Grandmother. ...

Phone calls - So here I sit waiting for a phone call.  It's amazing to me how one simple phone call can change the course of your life.  A simple phone call can take someone away from you or ...

Days Inn - Hamilton - Hi everyone.  Just wanted to let ya know that when you book a room at the Days Inn in Hamilton they offer a compassionate rate when you can provide a note from the doctor just sayi...

The username is RNYinONTARIO, see ya there :)

Youtube channel - Well as part of my journey I started a youtube channel.  Check it out and subscribe if you like. :)  I know I'm not all that interesting but it might be fun! LOL http://www.yout...

I had awful heartburn the other night and I was out of any medicine for...

My Bucket List - Well now that it's May, I can say that my surgery is "this month".  I find myself almost making a list of the things I want to eat before I start my Optifast in 2 weeks.  There are...

I can rent one if I want. My insurance only covers 3 months rental...