Angie74

Right now I'm waiting to receive insurance approval and I'm very nervous. I want this so badly, and I don't want to be denied. During this waiting time I'm reading the blogs, I'm scared, excited, anxious and nervous. I'm questioning myself and why can't I win by dieting and exercise like other people? I believe in my heart that I am doing the right thing since I've struggled for so long, but I'm also anxious about how my life will change afterward....will I never be able to go to the bar with my friends? will I never be able to taste my favorite foods again? Am I going to have to avoid dinner dates because I can't eat....so much is going through my head..I just want to get the surgery over with so all these ifs can be answered...and I can feel normal again

I finally found out and it took a little over a week to get approved

the optifast "shakes" I have are very thin, not shake like at all so yes I will have to get creative. I like the Crystal Light idea and the ice with frozen fruit

Thanks for that, I keep Crystal light Raspberry at my desk!

Day 1 on the Optifast drinks - One i am lactose intolerant, I hate anything milky so this is going to definitely be a struggle !!! I tried a bar to break up the taste of the shake and the bar tasted worse! The only thing keeping me going is the fact that I know I HAVE to do this in order to get to the surgery but my taste buds sure don't like ANY of it! I told the ladies in the office that I would rather eat nothing than drink shakes but they said it wont give me the same effect.... so here I am. THIS has got to be the worst part! Granted the drink doesn't taste that awful, it's just i hate anything milky or milk like in texture. Being a big baby and pouting, I just want to go grab a Breakfast sandwich and call it a day! Whining over

my surgery is now February 23rd!!! I start the liquid diet on the Feb 8th and this will truly be a test of wills. I've never done an all liquid anything for more than a few hours, so for 14 days...ouch...just looking for others who will be going through the journey this month as well... Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk

Congrats, happy 4 u

You are absolutely correct

you look.like a completely different person, hope your happy, thanks 4 the motivation !!

great idea and I think I will do that. I am pretty much addicted to sugar and caffeine so this wkend I'm going to start the detox

So excited for you!!! When do you start? Actually you start now because it starts in your mind, but when is your Sleeve date? Sending you the best wishes! I start the dreaded liquid diet this week and my surgery date is February 23rd !!!!!!!

I love this! I can't wait to start my journey

your fine! i heard it happens just keep going, your still going to be shrinking your liver, just try and stay on course for the rest of time, I know it's going to be hard for me as well :-(

Yadie your the same day as me!! what State are you in? I'm in Delaware Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk

I sent a request tonight but don't think I've been added yet Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk

I will try and keep everyone posted!! :-) Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk

It's really hard trying to make the right decision for your health and your sanity, only to have people put you down for it. But in life some people are never satisfied!!! My sis taught me that I could be the sweetest, juiciest peach ever made and theres still going to be someone out there who doesn't like peaches....thanks for all the feedback everyone Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk

US Delaware Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk

Ha lol well keep in touch ! are u in the us or uk? Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk

lol Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk

I'm lactose intolerant as well grrrr trust me in a few days I'm going to be a hot mess Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk

I'm going to be struggling just like you so your not alone, I can't even imagine. I'm worried about the fatigue too because I have to work and my job is seated but fast paced and stressful uggg this is the part of the surgery I dread Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk

Oh wow your even before me, happy for you Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk

it goes by soooo fast! GL Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk

February 23rd Sent from my SAMSUNG-SM-N900A using Tapatalk