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Nice job! Keep it up

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Keep up the good work! You're doing great!

I've lost roughly 61lbs and I'm seven weeks post-op. Lost 15lbs on the liquid diet, and 46lbs post-op. The only exercise I've been getting until recently is walking, I get in at least 8km daily, and starting this week I'll be doing weights three days a week (Doctor said I should be okay for lifting now)

Congratulations!

I'll be having my surgery in Toronto on June 7th - Trying to power through this Optifast diet for the week!

Love reading your posts DangerMouse007, very inspirational stuff. I begin my post surgery journey on June 7th!

I'm on day 4 now and my energy levels have completely dropped (I have dropped 10lbs though which is a plus!). I was going to the gym 5 days a week prior to being on the Optifast but by midday I'm so drained I don't feel like doing anything.

June 7th for this guy! Super excited!

I'm currently on day 2 of a two week Optifast only diet. It was a struggle getting through the first day but I seem to be doing better today. Hopefully I can last until my surgery date of June 7th!

Great Job!

I don't have a confirmed date but I suspect that I will have mine near the end of May.

I'm in Ontario and have been a non-surgical patient at my clinic for around 8 years. When I made the decision in January 2015 I booked in - I couldn't make the Jan or feb info sessions so didn't do that step until March. I had my next appointment in May and the Nutritionist and behaviourist appointments on Sept 1st. My mandatory pre-surgery class was in October. I met with my surgeon in November. My surgery was booked for December 16th and I started my 3 week Optifast diet on November 26. Pre-op visit and admin check in on Dec 3 and now surgery next week.

I think it went so quickly for me for a number of reasons:

1. I had a track record of weight loss efforts

2. I had implemented the behavioural changes - good diet, caffeine free, diet soda free, etc

3. I had quit smoking (6 years ago)

4. I had been seeing a therapist for over 5 years and had dealt with emotional issues

5. I was certain this was my path

6. I always said yes - to every appointment, challenge and directive

7. I checked in often for cancellations

8. I reminded everyone on the team that I was hoping for surgery as soon as possible

9. One morning a researcher called to ask if they could take a biopsy of my liver, muscle and fat during surgery and I said "yes, as long as participating in your study doesn't delay my date" - within 2 hours she called me back with my date because she had a cancellation and thought of me.

Be positive, honest, enthusiastic and polite with staff - it makes a huge difference.

That's pretty much it in a nutshell, show the staff that you're ready and willing to commit to the changes you have ahead and they'll get you booked in as soon as possible.

I changed my diet and exercise habits the day my family physician made the referral.

Congratulations!

In Kingston (actual surgery will be in Toronto) just finished up my appointments with both the Dietician and Social Worker. Waiting for the pre-surgery class dates now.

Things are moving along rather smoothly since I adjusted my diet and exercise habits prior to attending my first orientation class to show them that I'm motivated.

Great Work! Looking awesome!