Hi,

I'm from Ottawa, Canada and have been to the group information session and going to my 1st surgical consult this week. Anybody else from Ottawa going to the WMC?

Looking forward to my appointment and the next steps.

@@Tintin, sounds great. Glad it made you even more ready. I can't wait. Thanks for sharing

@anewme. How did you make out at the dietitian and behaviourist ?

@@jcmo, Very well ! Green light from the Behaviourist and dietician . Next up, the pre-op class

Awesome! Great news!

I'm brand new. How do you start a new topic?

The reason I ask about a new topic is I'm really upset right now. I'm pre-op. I go for my first consultation with my surgeon Wednesday. My husband says he is supportive of me getting surgery but would also help me diet and work out now that he has retired. Last night we talked in depth. I have been dieting for 2 days on Slim Fast to prep myself for my MD visit. He went to the grocery today. We specifically talked about his sabotaging me without meaning too in the past and NO chocolate in the house. So he buys chocolate POPTARTS!!! He says "Oh I didn't think we were starting now" and "I have to have something" completely lying to me. How can I trust him to help me through this process We are both on Social Security and have been married 38 years next month. Our 34 year old handicapped daughter lives with us that requires care. I am feeling really angry. This is his MO.

I'm brand new. How do you start a new topic?

Go to the forum listings. Find the appropriate forum (you may have to drill down to topics) then click on start a new topic (on the phone it is under the three dots on the top right of the screen).

As far as answering your question about your aggravation with your husband I am sure some of the married folks can answer. Fortunately, I dodged that bullet.

I would encourage you to focus on what you need and practice "extreme self care". Don't let his thoughtlessness derail you from your goal.

Best of luck.

The reason I ask about a new topic is I'm really upset right now. I'm pre-op. I go for my first consultation with my surgeon Wednesday. My husband says he is supportive of me getting surgery but would also help me diet and work out now that he has retired. Last night we talked in depth. I have been dieting for 2 days on Slim Fast to prep myself for my MD visit. He went to the grocery today. We specifically talked about his sabotaging me without meaning too in the past and NO chocolate in the house. So he buys chocolate POPTARTS!!! He says "Oh I didn't think we were starting now" and "I have to have something" completely lying to me. How can I trust him to help me through this process We are both on Social Security and have been married 38 years next month. Our 34 year old handicapped daughter lives with us that requires care. I am feeling really angry. This is his MO.

I have found that since day 3 of the protein shakes, I have ZERO cravings! It is amazing! I just watched my husband eat the last of the vanilla ice-cream with chocolate sauce, and, nope, I didn't want to cut his throat! It is amazing! So, basically, you do YOUR THING. Let him do HIS. It is your body you want to change, not his. Do what is right for you. Rely on yourself to make the changes. Would it be nice to live in a chocolate-carb-sugar-chip free home? YES! Is that a reality when there is a man in the house? NO! Try not to put too much of this burden on him, or anyone else. You are sure to be disappointed. Trust yourself. Your body will kick in and take over at some point. Now, I am not saying the first 3 sugar-caffeine-carb days were easy. Not saying that I didn't want to kill anyone that spoke to me. What I am saying is that it gets easier! Hang in there. We are all right here if you need us!

Someone needs to be a lot more supportive of you with this : otherwise focus on you and this diet. Akins protein shakes I loved !! I use to make my own. Popsicles with the shakes . See if that works - Or since you are just starting out try going to Dunkin Donuts and get a small/medium ice coffee with 3 equals 9 creams and 1 shot of mocha . Sometimes I would say half shoot of mocha and half shot of Carmel - mmm yummy

Thank You to everyone. I will try the shakes! I know I have to get my mind set right. I know it's my journey. I am disappointed but I will push on.

Hey guys!!! Yay ottawa people!!! Ive been searching for people around me!! Soooo, im on my optifast diet as we speak!! My surgery is feb 9th, im so excited!!! The diet is DIFFICULT, u will get frustrated, u will have cravings, its not a good time!! Ive been miserable!! Lol BUT.... I know i can do it, and....its only 3 weeks!! The first week was hard but 2nd day into the 2nd week i feel like ive found good "recipes" for me and am actually enjoying the shakes!! Anyways, look forward to chatting with all of u! Talk soon!!!

@@melissajane, welcome to this board! You're on your way there and it's so exciting! Keep us posted

Today's the day I start my OPTIFAST. First shake down. ???? They don't taste as bad as I had anticipated. I did learn that you need to drink it COLD. I will definitely put ice in it next time. 3 wks today is surgery day!! Getting excited!!

@@jcmo, how exciting for you! Keep us posted! Good luck!

Today's the day I start my OPTIFAST. First shake down. ???? They don't taste as bad as I had anticipated. I did learn that you need to drink it COLD. I will definitely put ice in it next time. 3 wks today is surgery day!! Getting excited!!