cab127

From what I can tell the pre-op liquid diet makes you go through detox getting all the sugar and junk out of your system. So basically we go through sugar/carbs withdrawal the first few days.

I've been trying to cut out sweets, breads and pastries this past week. And coffee too is down to one cup every other day or two because boy coffee headaches can be awful. But like everyone says, by about the third to fifth day you're through the rough patch and then it's pretty good. I'm counting on that being true.

I start next Monday and trying help myself now if I can to avoid too much awfulness.

Just wanted to wish you good luck with surgery tomorrow

@@cab127 I'm sorry I thought you were on Jan 9th. I think I've lost 8lbs. Like you I've also enjoyed my Opti-fast. But I will be happy to move on to the next stage. It's hard cooking for my hubby and not eating any of it. But it's all going to be worth it I'm sure.

Hi @ivanova8. The countdown is on. Remind me again are you at TWH. I am getting nervous and excited as well. If you are at TWH so am I and I am after you. Hoping you have a great recovery

@@Ivanova8 - Thanks! The reality is, I'm lucky that the province is going to cover the surgery at all, so I'm just thankful for that. I don't mind the wait, even though I'd do it tomorrow if I could!

@@cab127 - How are you doing? 5 more days to go until your surgery!

Hi MisskayNL

I am doing well. I am nervous about the surgery but looking foward to being post op. I am so use to Optifast. I think I might even say I like it now????

@@cab127 Four more days until your big day! How you holding up?

My surgery is on Jan 13 so I have a few more days to go I have dropped almost 15 pounds so far. Things are going well . How aee things with you?

Hi I'm from Toronto and my surgery is jan 5! 3 more sleeps! Sooooo excited! This Optifast is getting old! Lol

Good luck. Hppe you have a good recovery . Keep us posted

I am 12 weeks post surgery the first picture was taken 2 weeks after second on Monday. I could not be happier ImageUploadedByBariatricPal1420129540.223032.jpg

You look great. How you feeling?

Thanks for the encouraging words. I am focused and decided just to slow down. I am putting myself first

@@cab127 I'm so happy being back at work went well for you. That's a big plus!

I hope I can find myself not hungry after the 3rd shake. This is only day two for me so I guess I'm still going through the break in phase. Looking forward to day 3 or 4 where I heard it gets easier.

I was mildly hungry all day yesterday. Nothing terrible but annoying. Hopefully today will be better. And you're right staying focused on the goal is important.

Jello is not the same for sure. But my mouth was happy to chew on anything. I also have a low calorie chicken broth that I find very satisfying. And tea! Caffeine free herbal teas have been great once or twice a day. They help break up the monotony.

Congrats on the 5 lbs! Now that's a real bonus!

just wanted to check in and see howmthings are going? I had a hard day today bwcause I waited too long to drink my shakes and was trying to do all the things a buay mom does. I realize I have to slow down. Hope things are going well for u

I started Optifast today! Woohoo! 2 weeks to surgery.

So far my favorite one was for lunch. vanilla with tangerine/grapefruit crystal light. It tasted like a Creamsicle. Loved it!

I've also had a bit of Jello with lunch and chicken broth for my afternoon snack.

@@cab127 how are you doing today?

I am doi g good. I went back to work today and was surprised how I wasn't really hungry. After my 3rd shake I have to remknd myseld to drink the last one.I don't have sugar cravings like I used to but I do miss chewing . Jello is not the same and gum gives me gas . I am focused on the prize and I am down five poundd!

Thanks for the tip. I didn't go for the broth and totally forgot about the Popsicles. I am going to make some right now????

Well today is day two on Optifast. I think this must be the hump day. Day one was not bad but day two is really hard????

LowCarb is good, another place that is good is well.ca. It is in Guelph, fast service too. I used the sugar free flavoured syrups for my Optifast period. When I was on the Protein Shakes I really liked the Bariatric Foodie site. Never had a problem drinking them with her recipes. Started at 242 in February 2014 when I had surgery, and am now 100 pounds lighter. Can't believe I am back to me.

Thanks for the tip. Amazing results. I am sure you must be feeling so great now

@@cab127 Have your started your Opti-fast? I start on Monday. Have you tasted any good recipes for them?

Hope you had a great day yesterday. I did start Optifast today. I got some sugar free flavoring from Lowcarb online with next day delivery. I had a french vanilla this morning and it was pretty tasty. I have a bit of the runs but having fluids as much as possible. Not really stomach hungry yet. Having shakes every four hours

I met DR. Jackson he is very hot!!!

I have him too. Good to know he has good hands as well as good looks????

Toronto, Ontario here. Scheduled surgery at Toronto Western on January 9th

Great news. How's Optifast going?

It's hard. I have headaches and the worst part is cooking for my four year old. But I'm staying focus and I heard it gets better after the 5th

I hope you feel better soon . Good luck with your surgery

I'm having my surgery on January 9th. liquid diet started yesterday.

How is the liquid diet going? I start Dec 26

Hey I'm from Brampton too! Just had mine in November and recovering now.

How are you doing now? Anything you wished someone would have told you about the recovery procesd you care to share?

@@cab127 Yes, I guess I'd have. I'm still amazed by it. I'm taking it as a good sign that all is as it's meant to be.

This list of recipes I got from Tracey 112205 on Obesity Help so I want to give her credit. There's a group there called OH Ontario recipes. I hope you like them.

Queen of Opti and I loved it so here goes some ideas.

Always use extra liquid and lots of ice, blended is best,not just shaken.

vanilla with rootbeer extract.

Vanilla with cinnamon mixed in.

Vanilla made with cold coffee.

Vanilla made with pineapple passionfruit crystal light, add some rum extract, coconut extract, banana extract, instant pina colada

Vanilla made with Water and add a splash of SF caramel syrup

Vanilla made with extra strong cold chai tea and extra cardammon.

Vanilla with tangerine grapefruit crystal light

Vanilla made with coffee and 1/2 tsp of pumpkie pie spice

Vanilla with 1 tsp of instant coffee and some maple extract

chocolate with some coconut extract.

Chocolate with SF caramel Syrup.< /span>

Chocolate with mint extract (very small amount and this one is super strong)

Chocolate with orange extract

Chocolate with cold coffee.

Chocolate with banana extract.

Chocolate made with strong mint tea

Nice compromise on the 2.5 weeks on Opti! The less the better it seems like.

Staying focused and practicing good habits now. Those are my two biggest tasks.

Thanks formall the great ideas. I know the end goal is insight but am nervous about the Optifast part . Really hoping to get through it with no slip ups.

@Ivanova8. The stars must be aligned for you that you got a cancellation. I haven't been to any of those support group meetings. I would be interested in any receipes you have for Optifast. When I orderd they only had vanilla. I got some sugar free flavorings online at the Low Carb store. I was originally told three weeks for optifast by St Mikes doctor and then two weeks by TWH. So we compromised and decided on 2.5. I start Dec 26th.

Let's stay focus on our goal. ????

So I contacted my nurse practitioner earlier this week and told her about the big wait with the other doctor. Long story short I met the new surgeon yesterday and my surgery is scheduled for January 12. I'm tickled pink, a lot nervous all of a sudden and I couldn't be happier! Thanks cab127 for your suggestions.

I am so happy for you . You will be post op by the time I have my surfery on Jan 13. Good luck with the pre-op diet . Before you kniw our journey will have begum!

Good luck

Good luck

Before and after

Amazing. Keep up the great work!

I don't know where you are in Canada but you are lucky....5 months! Over a year, year and a half for me. I'm in Ottawa and we are backed up here. But the faster I went ahead and got all the tests necessary done the faster they got me in. Good Luck! I'm recovering now.

I am in Toronto . Good luck with your recovery