Miss Meg

Good luck and welcome to the other side!

Wow, just in time for the holidays. Guess that solves the weight gain for holiday seasons. Good luck to you and definitely keep us posted. You will find wonderful support here, I know I have.

Congratulations !!!!

Hi kids, well I am 2 days post-op and I am feeling pretty sore and sorry for myself.

Everything went really well and my surgeon was really pleased with how it all went. The anaesthetic made me a bit nauseous for a while but we got rid of that and now the healing begins.

I can't drive or do much exercise for a few days yet, but that will all come in good time.

I know the real journey is just beginning and I'm really looking forward to it.

My very good friend that stayed at the hospital right throughout my surgery has taken some pictures for me and I'll post them soon.

I have noticed that having milk in my tea isn't sitting very well just yet so I'll be having broth, juice, black tea and Water for a couple of days at least.

I'll check in again in a few days and let you know how I am going.

Have a great weekend everyone.

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I can't believe it, my surgery is in only one more day.

Everyone keeps asking me if I am nervous. I haven't felt it yet, just feeling excitement.

I am sure that is a good thing...

I will post a couple more before shots today, just to see the difference from the beginning of the Opti-fast program to now, so stay tuned...

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Buy Protein Powder. Add 1 scoop, 1/2 cup frozen fruit, 1/2 cup fat free milk, 1 packet of sweetner. Blend in blender until smooth and thick.

Congratulations on your decision to move forward to better your health. You SHOULD be excited, I know I was too before my surgery!! I never regretted it!!

I can't believe it, my surgery is in only one more day.

Everyone keeps asking me if I am nervous. I haven't felt it yet, just feeling excitement.

I am sure that is a good thing...

I will post a couple more before shots today, just to see the difference from the beginning of the Opti-fast program to now, so stay tuned...

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So I started the Optifast program last week and have lost 4.0kg!!! I don't know why but I am actually quite amazed.

2 weeks to go until my surgery date and I am getting very excited..

@@verna2197 Definitely go in to see the Dr. you said you have approx 3.4 cc so you have room to add more if you need to.
What you are looking for in terms of "restriction" are satiation signals. Eating a small tennis ball sized meal, Protein first of course and then not being hungry for at least 3-4 hours after. The food should be of solid consistency not a smoothy or slider food like Soup.
If you find that your volume is higher, or your hungry and soon after you have eaten then you may need a tweak to the band.
If you are not able to tolerate solid foods, then your band could be too tight.
Here is a guide I stole from CG's post earlier, it will help to define where you want to be in terms of eating and fill level.

Way to go. Good surgery day. Let us know how it goes.

So I started the Optifast program last week and have lost 4.0kg!!! I don't know why but I am actually quite amazed.

2 weeks to go until my surgery date and I am getting very excited..

Good luck!!

@@Miss Meg It's awesome that you have such supportive friends they are working on this phase with you!!! Your going to do well. The first few days could be a little rocky, your body is going to be detoxing a bit your friends as well but you will level out and feel good. Keep up the Water, it's a great way to trick your body into not being hungry between your shakes.
If you are drinking something every hour your body won't be craving the food as much as you keep it busy with hydration and digestion.
Keep it touch and let us know how it's going!

Well today is day 1 of my pre-op diet.



So far so good. I have had a shake for Breakfast and some vegies and a Meal Replacement bar for lunch. Hopefully I don't find it too difficult to stick to.



I weighed myself this morning and have jotted down my numbers. I'm not quite ready to divulge those numbers publicly yet, but I will in good time.



I can't believe that my surgery is in exactly 3 weeks time - it is all starting to feel very real now.



I want to say a huge big thanks to a couple of my girlfriends who are doing the pre-op phase with me for moral support, and it is very much appreciated.



I will check in again soon and let you know how I am going.

Hey! I'm counting the days until my surgery date...October 6th. Got a week off of work and trying to get everything in order. I'm nervous, excited, scared, thrilled, whirlwind! I'm away from my family, living three states away, relocated for a job. Have some friends that will take care of me if I need. I've struggled with my weight all my life. I can't even remember what it was like to be smaller or to eat a meal and feel full. I'm so ready to start the next step of this journey.

Hi Diane524, I am in Australia so we don't have thanksgiving. As it is I feel like it is very close to Christmas and in amongst a lot of Christmas celebrations.

Hi Diane, I start my pre-op next week. I have to do mine for 3 weeks and getting banded on November 27th. I too am getting very excited and can not wait for it all to begin. Good luck

Hi Diane, I start my pre-op next week. I have to do mine for 3 weeks and getting banded on November 27th. I too am getting very excited and can not wait for it all to begin. Good luck

Hi Diane, I start my pre-op next week. I have to do mine for 3 weeks and getting banded on November 27th. I too am getting very excited and can not wait for it all to begin. Good luck