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Sweet cravings - I have always liked having something sweet after meals. I worry that if I make and eat desserts with Splenda that my sweet cravings will get worse. Any thoughts?

I'm getting al elliptical tonight - I have been having problems getting all my walking in due to the weather.  I have been offered an elliptical machine, so I am getting it tonight.  I am so excited to be able to ...

Curves??? - I am just over 4 weeks post-op and I want to do more than walking.  I would really like to join Curves as it will help strengthen my muscles which will decrease the pain in my b...

Weekends at Ottawa Civic - If we go to Emerg at the Ottawa Civic on the weekend, will we be able to see a bariatric doctor? Is there always one on call?

Hernia so soon post-op? - I am three weeks post-op today and I have a pain just to the left of my belly button which has just appeared a few days ago.  It doesn't bother my eating but it hurts when I ben...

Calories - I am two weeks post-op and I am following all the rules, but I find I am only eating about 600 calories a day.  I'm not sure how many calories we should be eating, but this seem...

Getting enough liquid in when you can't drink arou - Wow, I find I really have to work on getting all my liquid in when I am not allowed to drink 30 minutes before and after meals and snacks.  Any suggestions???  

Post-op poopin' - I am five days post-op and have not had a BM yet.  I seem to remember that people say they would have their first BM 4-5 days out.  I don't feel backed up, but I don't want to w...

Three days post-op - I came home from the hospital yesterday and I think I'm doing amazingly well. I'm really tired so I nap a lot. I'm sipping and walking and getting my protein in. I'm looking forwar...

One More Sleep - I could not be more excited.  Only one more sleep until I am on the bench.  I am so surprised that nerves have not hit me yet.  I have been having some weird dreams, but I am ju...

No cheating on Opti - Thank you for all the support yesterday.  I could not believe how strong the cravings were.  I am very pleased to announce that your words of encouragement is allowing me to say...

Day 8 of Opti and I want Food - Oh my gosh, I have done so well and have not cheated one little bit.  I am trying to keep my eye on the prize, and I want this so badly, but my craving for real food is driving ...

OMG ... I GOT MY DATE!!! - I am having my RNY on November 16th, in Ottawa.  I am starting Opti on Oct 29.  I am super excited and it finally all seems so real to me. 

Oh my, how the heck did you manage that? I hope you heal fast and...

Ottawa - When will I get the call??? - I met with the surgeon on September 17th.  For Ottawa people who have been through this recently, how long after meeting the surgeon did it take for you to get the call with a surg...

OMG I'm so excited - I called Lana this morning to see if she can schedule my scope (it was ordered on July 3rd).  Not only did she book my scope (Sept 7th), but my education class (Aug 22nd) and meeti...

Getting Closer - I met with the nutritionist and behaviourist on Monday and they gave me their blessings.  Then I went to see Dr. Shaiu to get my ultrasound and bloodwork results, which were all go...

TIRED!!! - I am pre-op and I am tired all the time.  Even when I have a good sleep with my CPAP, I don't want to get out of bed.  I fight to keep awake at my desk all day at work.  When I get...

Doctor loses 110 lbs with WLS - Check out this article, it's a good one. http://blogs.vancouversun.com/2012/04/10/bariatric-weight-loss-surgery-a-formerly-fat-b-c-doctor-on-shedding-110-pounds/

Steph, I am so glad to hear that. I actually just got back from a long...

I wish you an uneventful surgery and a speedy recovery. I will be...

Zumba - So, I have been trying to get my butt to the gym and get in the habit of exercising before surgery.  I tried Zumba for the first time today.  It was hard and it is going to take me...