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you look fantastic ! Less than a week now until my husband and I have the surgery ( next Tues) he has lost almost 14lb on the pre op and I have lost almost 7lb. I think this will be the norm for us I think I had better get used to him being the weight loss rock star through out this journey ha ha. I'm always checking in to see how you guys are going because your both so inspirational. Keep going your doing a great

I've not been told we can't have coffee after the surgery so I'll have to check. How long after surgery were you allowed to have coffee ?

My husband and I are both next Tues, so just trying to stay calm at the moment.

1 week to go for surgery !

maybe put some unflavored protein powder in the mashed potato or gravy

My husband and I will both be done by Dr Lockie in Brisbane on the 22/10. So we are on the Optifast at the moment. 3 shakes and a lean protein with veg for dinner.

Is some of this thread funny ? Of course it is, but it's a WLS site not school. Let's remember a lot of us morbidly obese have felt invisible for most of our lives and some have had little education due to bullying at school and lack of attendance. This site gives us a safe place to voice our concerns and views. I know if people were continuously bitching about my spelling or grammar it would take away from my enthusiasm to ask for help from you guys. I'm just being a voice for those that may have been offended by this thread.

Hi my husband and I will have our surgery 22/10 in Brisbane good luck

That's why I'm so glad we are both having the surgery. I'm sure we both would have been exactly like reformed smokers ha ha

Hope the surgery went well and your feeling okay. Day 4 of Optifast and surprisingly it's been fine. Couldn't eat anything else if I wanted to

Thanks Misty it helps that we are both on it.

Day 1 of the Optifast diet, so not going to like this.

I am using Bobs Red Mill Premium Quality isolated Soy Protein Powder ( natural unflavored) to make our morning smoothies. Should I be using this or should I be using the Whey Protein ? We start on the shakes tomorrow but the dietician said to stick to the smoothie I make in the morning followed by the shake at Lunch and Dinner. I have sent her an email but just wondering if anyone knows the answer to this because I am not sure when she will get back to me.

I am using Bobs Red Mill Premium Quality isolated Soy Protein Powder ( natural unflavored) to make our morning smoothies. Should I be using this or should I be using the Whey Protein ? We start on the shakes tomorrow but the dietician said to stick to the smoothie I make in the morning followed by the shake at Lunch and Dinner. I have sent her an email but just wondering if anyone knows the answer to this because I am not sure when she will get back to me.

So glad to hear all went well, take care

No my husband and I will be having ours the same day in Australia but we will be thinking of you. Good Luck