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@@Tintin I lost 24 pounds, but admittedly some of that was weight I put on in the weeks leading up to the start of it. I had probably a few too many 'food funerals'.

Great job with the weight loss so far! It's a helpful motivator when the Optifast is tough to do.

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You are all encouraging!! If I lose over 20 pounds before the surgery, I will more than happy.

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20 pounds was my goal! After the first week or so I lost weight at about a pound every other day.

You can do it!

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How is everyone making out? I am headed back to work on Monday. I can't wait to get back into a regular routine. I must say though, you really do need a bit of time to figure out how to time food, Water, Vitamins, etc. I am feeling really good myself.

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@@jcmo

I am doing great so far. I started my second week of Optifast on Monday and I still feel hungry at times. However, as soon as I take another shake, I am fine. Jello and broth are still on the menu every day. I have now lost 13 pounds and feeling GREAT! Can't believe its really happening.....and fast.

Glad to hear you are doing well and going back to work and your regular routine. Kudos to you! You're done...

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@@anewme15 how are you doing?

That's really exciting to hear @@Tintin ! Keep up the great work!

I'm a week post op and don't think I could be doing any better. I'm going for 10 minute walks throughout the day and am off all pain meds. Yogurt and cottage cheese have never before brought so much joy into my life, hooray for starting food again!

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Hi, I'm doing good. Going for a scope as I have a bit of mucus in my throat when I wake up in the morning. Dr. Says it will not delay my surgery.

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Up to now, my family members (apart from my wife and children) were not aware of my surgery. Because 2 of them are coming to our house tomorrow for Easter dinner and I will not be able to eat (except for broth and Optifast) I decided to write them all an email and let them know.

One of my family member wrote back telling me that he admired my courage. Still waiting for the others to reply.

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I hope the rest of your family is as supportive as this one @tintin. From my experience everyone that I told about the surgery was supportive, but reading about some people's experiences on here I realize it isn't always so positive.

I hope you have a wonderful Easter even with the Optifast at your side ;)

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I love this style of video

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Today is THE day!!! I am now in my bed, all prepped up waiting to go the OR.

I will hopefully be able to give you some news tomorrow!!

Later everyone!! I'm excited!!!

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Best of luck @@Tintin hope you have a speedy recovery and can't wait to hear from you on the other side ????

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      Question for anyone, how did you get your mind right before surgery? Like as far as eating better foods and just doing better in general? I'm having a really hard time with this. Any help is appreciated 🙏❤️
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