Zuzureed

Thank you. I did call my doc and was told all is okay. Phew

Hi All,
Today I start the Optifast program in preparation of my surgery on November 14th. I am more anxious about this pre-op time period than post-op! I've never done a mostly liquid diet in my life. I get four 8 oz Protein drinks, one 8 oz Soup and One Bar. Trying to space it all out and will drink a lot.
I have read a lot of great advice on here already that has helped me. Thank you to all for posting and sharing tips.
Any additional ones are most welcome! It's going to be along two weeks...
Rachel

I too am on day 2 of my pre-op diet. My surgery is on the 14th. So far, I'm following it 100%, but it is definitely hard. I haven't had any light headness, but I am having some strong hunger pains. Every doctor is different and their guidelines greatly differ as well. My doctor bases the length of the pre-op diet based on one's BMI. Being that the purpose of the pre-op diet is to shrink the liver, I see following this diet as essential. I tried the Isopure, but could not take it. The Protein Shakes are okay. Hopefully, these days will pass quickly!!

You can do this girl!!!!!

I am on day 13 pre-op....and it is true I am not as hungry as I was the first week.......The third day I cleaned the kitchen, watered plants, laundry and some other things...I was on fire with energy...the next morning I bombed out and have felt tired ever since........
As the surgery is getting closer I am having more panic attacks.........wow.......will be glad when this part is over and I am home and healing and totally moving toward my goal

EXCITED FOR YOU CAN'T WAIT TILL I'M ALMOST THERE NO PANIC ATTACKS YET. I JUST STILL DON'T BELIEVE ITS HAPPENING YET I EVEN DOWNLOADED A COUNT DOWN APP ON MY PHONE

I am also most interested in this topic. I was able to get a 500k term life even when I was overweight. However, when I lose weight, I plan to get another evaluation to see if I can get a rate lower than what I currently pay which is $81 monthly.
Rachel

I am on day 11 pre-op Slim time shakes and Water.......
If the shakes do not taste good.......put ice in them or drink them cold...a straw worked wonders for me, because I cannot tolerate the taste of the stuff..
You are lucky you get to have other things besides the shakes and water......
You can do this....you are in total control of this choice and should be very proud of yourself for getting this far......come on girl....you can do it....you can do it........
The beginning of a smaller , healthier and happier you.......

For me, it was a couple of things...First, I have been dieting since I was 9...I have run the gamut from too-skinny to where I am today...WAY too big. I now have asthma and plantar fascitis, so movement has become difficult/painful... 2 of my friends at work had VSG, and are looking and feeling fabulous! They have been very encouraging and supportive.
Second, I am an old first-time mom. I adopted my daughter a few months before my 40th birthday...She is now 3, and the joy of my life. But, being a single mom takes a lot of energy, which can be a struggle. I've always been active and enjoy exercise, and I want to model healthy living for my daughter, PLUS enjoy her childhood. I don't want to be the mom on the bench, unable to run around or play with my girl. My daughter deserves to have a healthy parent who will be alive to raise her...the thought of orphaning her (for the 2nd time in her life) is very scary.
My insurance required a 6-month class, which I finished the end of July...I am starting the labs and etc, and SHOULD be having surgery 11/14. :-) I am SO excited about this...but I dread leaving my kiddo for 2 nights in the hospital. I have only been away from her overnight twice; once for gall bladder surgery, and once for 12 hrs for a bday party. My mom is coming to stay for 2 weeks, and that should help...my daughter LOVES Grandma!! :-)
I love this site, and the exchange of info, and support/advice given here. :-)
Can't wait to join y'all on the loser's bench!!! YEAH!!
Bonnie

November 14th is my surgery date!

I tell everyone as well...I don't know...I'm too excited...I don't care what they think....I'm shouting it to the rooftops...I HAD WEIGHTLOSS SURGERY!!!

I have been pleasantly surprised at the support and encouragement that I have received from the people whom I have told. I didnt make a big Facebook post about it and tell the world but I have told the majority of people I work with, run around in social circles with and of course all of my family. I have not gotten not even one single negative comment about it.
It does seem like when I go to outings or see friends, I am the topic of conversation, with them asking how I am, how much I have lost, what I can eat now etc.
It has been helpful for me to have told those people because when we get invited to their house, I dont have to worry about them being offended if I dont eat or if I bring my own food.
I am not advertising it to the world, but I am definitely not ashamed should anyone ask.

Wow! Congratulations on your fantastic loss!