#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.

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.