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#1HogFran

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This is very hard. My date for surgery is January 14. Yesterday I started my Optifast diet. Shakes (vanilla and choclate) are okay and so are the soups. Not so fond of the bars--hope they will change out the bars for more soup. Back to work tomorrow so will see how it goes, Hopefully I will be VERY busy and that will keep my mind off food. Any suggestions, tips, recommendations are very welcome. Still trying to figure out protein drinks for post-surgery. Today - 232 lbs. Hope to keep this updated every day.

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Good luck with your new journey. My dietitian recommended the Cliff protein bars. I love the chocolate mint ones. They are the only ones I eat. People have recommended the Quest ones, I never had one.

For shakes, I only drink chocolate and I add a little decaf instant coffee, a little peppermint extract and tons of ice and they are as thick as McDonald's.

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#1HogFran

Thank you so much for your recommendations. I have to follow the Optifast program--4 shakes a day, 1 bar and 1 soup. I hate the bars, but I think they will let me trade out for soups. I really like the idea of adding peppermint extract to the shakes--would never have thought of that. I did add some rosemary to the chicken soup. Will probably do that tonight with tomato soup--also some basil and oregno.

Thank you again. It's so great to see the support offered by this website. Is very helpful.

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