Tintin

Glad to hear you're doing better @@Tintin
I'm doing my post op class today as well! Perhaps we'll meet!
Congrats on the surgery date @@anewme15
How are you finding Optifast so far?

@@kcadoret, thank you! I'm doing pretty good. Found good 'mixes' and drinking lots of Water. It's really hard, but I'm very determined

Today is THE day!!! I am now in my bed, all prepped up waiting to go the OR.
I will hopefully be able to give you some news tomorrow!!
Later everyone!! I'm excited!!!

I hope the rest of your family is as supportive as this one @tintin. From my experience everyone that I told about the surgery was supportive, but reading about some people's experiences on here I realize it isn't always so positive.
I hope you have a wonderful Easter even with the Optifast at your side

@@anewme15 how are you doing?
That's really exciting to hear @@Tintin ! Keep up the great work!
I'm a week post op and don't think I could be doing any better. I'm going for 10 minute walks throughout the day and am off all pain meds. Yogurt and cottage cheese have never before brought so much joy into my life, hooray for starting food again!

@@jcmo
I am doing great so far. I started my second week of Optifast on Monday and I still feel hungry at times. However, as soon as I take another shake, I am fine. Jello and broth are still on the menu every day. I have now lost 13 pounds and feeling GREAT! Can't believe its really happening.....and fast.
Glad to hear you are doing well and going back to work and your regular routine. Kudos to you! You're done...

This is day 6 of Optifast and I have already lost 8 pounds! What about you guys.....how much did you lose during the 3 weeks on Optifast?

20 pounds was my goal! After the first week or so I lost weight at about a pound every other day.
You can do it!

You are all encouraging!! If I lose over 20 pounds before the surgery, I will more than happy.

@tintin. I lost 16lbs on the Optifast. My husband lost 27lbs when he was on it 2.75yrs ago. Keep up the good work!

It is nice to have other people to talk to that are going thru the same things we each are. And just because the WMC doesn't have much for a support system in person, doesn't mean we can't suggest or start one. ????

@tintin. I agree. Eating out with friends is really hard to do. But you still need to see friends. I found drinking my shake on the way to an evening out helped. I went to the movies with friends while on shakes and it was hard but I did it. Even post surgery it is not easy to go out to dinner with people at least early on.
And Constipation is your enemy.. Both before and after surgery. I never had a problem with it before, but now oh my.
That all being said, things are still better. I have more energy. I don't sleep as long or feel as tired. And it's almost time to go shopping for a new outfit or two. Life isn't easy post surgery. But it is worth it. No buyers remorse yet! ????

@@Tintin my poop issue was at the other end of the spectrum. I worked up to 6 capsules with each shake and it helped a bit. Good luck sorting out your bowls, definitely not an enjoyable aspect.
I also found having a shake on my way to dinner with people helped. As did having sf gum on hand. I met a friend for pho and orderd a bowl of broth at one point!

@@Tintin, never mind, found it!

Had my first Optifast shake this morning. Was not as bad as I expected. This is somewhat encouraging. It was chocolate flavoured. I will try the vanilla later today.

@tintin. Woohoo! 3 wks til surgery! Way to go! Tomorrow starts a new beginning! Good luck and keep us posted!

@@Tintin, rooting for you, so exciting! Keep us posted

@@Tintin I like the vanilla shake with a mixture of Water and coffee. The chocolate is also nice with some peppermint or coffee.
Best of luck

Had my first Optifast shake this morning. Was not as bad as I expected. This is somewhat encouraging. It was chocolate flavoured. I will try the vanilla later today.

THIS IS IT !!! Just had my last meal before starting the shakes. I am starting my Optimist tomorrow morning.....Yikes!
Got my sugar free Jello, Gum, Crystal Light, chicken broth, etc... Bring them on.....I will beat those shakes!

THIS IS IT !!! Just had my last meal before starting the shakes. I am starting my Optimist tomorrow morning.....Yikes!
Got my sugar free Jello, Gum, Crystal Light, chicken broth, etc... Bring them on.....I will beat those shakes!

@kcadoret. I totally know how you feel. The sad part is you will be on liquids/soft foods for a long time. But at least you will have a few different flavours.
I'm 20days post up and pretty much still eat yogurt and Soup. I have tried deli meat, didn't sit well. Tried tuna. It was ok but still felt weird. food is definitely a challenge post op. But you aren't physically hungry. It's more head hunger. I am nauseous or queasy a lot. But that seems to be the new norm. I haven't vomited yet so that's good.
I know we have lots of challenges to overcome, but we can do it. ????

This is it !!!! Got THE phone call I've been waiting for...
My surgery date is booked for April 13th
This means that I am starting the Optifast on Monday.......yikes!

This is it !!!! Got THE phone call I've been waiting for...
My surgery date is booked for April 13th
This means that I am starting the Optifast on Monday.......yikes!

@@Tintin, Congrats, so Happy for you!