Go slow introducing new foods and only one new at a time otherwise it will be hard to tell if your stomach is ready for new foods. Chew Chew Chew and stay away from pork and steaks until you dont...

sorry I missed that you were already having surgery good luck

The sleeve and the roux-n-y are both covered under normal bc med if you have a bmi over 40 or I believe 35 if you have serious health concerns such as diabetes, heart disease or such. There is a 2...

That is a wonderful accomplishment and an example to us all

You will not regret having it, I only wish I'd done it sooner (I was 52) I too lose slower than those in their 30's but it still comes off and there is less likelihood of a massive regain with the...

I am doing quite well because of my age and health factors my weight loss hasn't been as fast as some but I am losing about 2 lbs a week and the doctors are pleased with that. I can only exercise in...

ate salad today I am 7 weeks post op (this is the second time) go easy on raw broccoli and cauliflower as they can cause a lot of gas

Thoughts and prayers are with you take care

I had surgery 2 weeks ago today. I was given a protein shake on thursday morning before I left hospital. I was told to start my multi vitamins and calcium that same day (in liquid or chewable form)

I had surgery through West Coast Bariatric however mine was covered by BC Medical not sure if they do the surgery privately but I doubt it.

Congratulations your surgery is only 2 days after mine, Exciting times for us both

What an inspiration!

keep up the walking it will help with the gas pains. Your little one will be fine too, its hard for them to adjust sometimes but once they and you are home they will adjust to the changes too

Congratulations on your upcoming surgery. Mine is the day before yours so it is exciting times for us both

Congratulations You are having surgery on my birthday. Mine is two days later. Exciting times

thoughts and prayers are with you

Today I officially finished all the components of my Pre-op assessment. Next step is the liquid diet which I start on Feb 12th. Surgery on the 27th time is flying by. So much to remember I find...

You are having surgery one day after me. As others have said you are a Survivor and a strong person. You have nothing to feel guilty about IMHO you are taking steps to level the playing field so...

If you are going to heat it you cant use whey isolate, I've been told soy protein or hemp protein can be heated. I am looking for one to make pancakes with eventually (instead of flour)

Looking forward to hearing how you are doing all the very best

Glad to hear you are doing so well keep us posted

We are having surgery the same week mine is the 27th.

Carlos when is your surgery it says 1970

I agree with healthydebbie make use of the time look for Low-carb high protein recipes that you can eat post op. I've talked to lots of people who watch the Food Network post op. Its just strange...

Hi so glad you are on here. My surgery date is two days before you. So we will be doing this together literally