surgery date/1st day of Optifast

[Sandman 0]

After fighting with the insurance company for a year and a half I finally have been approved for lap band surgery on Feb 19th! Dr Rehnke will be performing it a week after my 42nd birthday. After being diagnosed with sleep apnea then diabetes and cholesterol problems not to mention the lack of energy and all the other issues that come with being morbidly obese I knew it was time to make a change. My wife had the surgery 2 1/2 yrs ago and is down 110 lbs so I'm familiar with the process and it's good to have an in house band buddy!

Today was my 1st day of 2 weeks on Optifast. I felt hungry and tired and am praying it gets easier. Didn't do a whole lot today and plan on lying low tomorrow too. Then back to work on Monday, hoping I can get through my work days with no food!

Just wanted to share!

[BetsyB 9]

Hang in there--it does get easier! For me, it took until the 4th day or so, but after that, it was all downhill.

[btrieger 21]

If it gives you any comfort, you aren't alone. I start 3 weeks of nothing but Optifast tomorrow.

Good luck and hang in there. A few days of discomfort is a good trade for a healthy lifetime.

[kathyNH 0]

I am just finishing up my two weeks of Optifast only. The first 4 days are hard. then by day 10 you just want to say screw it and eat!!! day 11 on are easier because the light at the end of the tunnel is surgery.

Goodluck!!!

[Sandman 0]

Thanks everyone! Day 2 was a little easier.

[parisluver 1]

Congrats on your approval. Mine took a year as well. Just found out last weekend. Now if I can get my surgeons office to call me back so I can schedule the surgery. Good luck.

[Mommiex6 0]

Wow you have to be on Optifast for how long? My doctor has me doing the Atkins Advantage shakes for 5 days post op. i am on day 4 right now. glad it is getting easier!!!