Wow, where do I start?

My name is Collene, I am 48 years old 5'4" and prior to my Optifast I weighed 304lbs. I waited 2 and a half years for this surgery!!! My original req got lost so needless to say i kinda thought this would never happen.

i did the optifast for 3 weeks and I lost 16lbs.

The first day of the optifast was a breeze but it got tougher, I was very hungry to say the least. I did it though with little cheating. I'm not gonna lie and say I didn't. They didn't even weigh me before my surgery, I was like are you kidding!!?? So I got a nurse to weigh me so at least I would know.

Surgery went well, the only issue was my blood pressure. They got it down though and everything went smoothly. I get transferred to my room, I had a private room of which I was surprised. Apparently all bariatric patients get a private room. I kinda had wished there was someone there to connect with, but it was all good. I am surprised how much I was left on my own. Anyways I managed and now I'm home.

I'm not hungry but I know I have to eat so I am!! I managed to get all my Vitamins in liquid form, I also got liquid whey Protein which has 42 grams in one shot. You can get it at the Vitamin Shoppe in Buffalo. It is an excellent source of protein.

Sounds like everything went well for you. Congrats! I go for surgery on Feb. 19th. I'm looking forward to being on the losers bench as well. Good luck with your journey!

Welcome Colene and congrats. I am still preop and hoping to have my surgery in May. This is a great site for information and support.

Thanks ladies!! The 19th, your close!! Where are you having your surgery?

May will come very quickly, you'll see. I have not figured out this site yet and I do not know how to post pics or do much of anything!!

Congrats and welcome!!

Colleen,

I'm having my surgery done in Norman, Ok. It's a couple hours from where I live, but had to go with the doc the insurance recommended. I am on the preop liquid diet until Tuesday. I hope I do as well as you!

I start my pre-op clear liquid diet in the morning and surgery is Wednesday. I cannot believe it. Next two days at work are going to drag. So anxious to be on the slimming side!!

Wow that's a very short time to be on the pre op shakes, I was on them for three weeks. All the best to you!!

I start my pre-op clear liquid diet in the morning and surgery is Wednesday. I cannot believe it. Next two days at work are going to drag. So anxious to be on the slimming side!!

Only 2 day?! I've been on my preop diet for a week now and have surgery Wednesday also!! Preop hasn't been bad, 3 oz meat, low carb yogurt, Protein shakes, cottage cheese yellow cauliflower and broccoli and cups of fruit. I've lost 15# so ill take it!