I started my optifast diet today for 2 weeks, then surgery on 3/29.. Anyone else using CHRIAS in Delaware? Or have same date?

This just got real...

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OMG!!!! Were you there on Friday? If so, I saw you there. LOL

My VSG date is Monday, the 28th!

Started Optifast today and have the worst aftertaste in my mouth.

Good luck!

We can do this.

Yes I was..that's funny...We're you seen before me or after me? Is Dr. Peters your surgeon too? I really like him. Good luck! I will be there at 5:30 am on the 29th.. OR time 7:30!

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Dr. Irgau is doing the surgery. But I've been seeing Dr. Peters. How are you doing with the Optifast????

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I am using CHRIAS...Dr. Halbert is my doc...hope to have surgery in May...

qtonduty30

Dr. Irgau is doing the surgery. But I've been seeing Dr. Peters. How are you doing with the Optifast????

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Two of my close friends used Dr Irgau and really liked him.. Ooohhh the Optifast, well today is day 3 and I am literally hanging on by a thread. I cheated yesterday and today I just feel disappointed in myself. But I am moving forward.. Going out today to get some SF Jello...I need it! How are you doing with it?

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I am using CHRIAS...Dr. Halbert is my doc...hope to have surgery in May...

qtonduty30

Good luck! Dr. Halbert did my EGD. I really liked her... This process will fly by...May will be here before you know it!

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I wish someone would have told me how I would feel on the Optifast. I loaded up on SF Jello and popsicles. That has definitely helped. The popsicles are great to chew on- I am shocked by how I already miss that.

I am exhausted, feel fuzzy headed, and don't want to do anything. I am hoping it gets better though. I am mourning my Starbucks!!!! LOL

I am adding ice to the shakes and that helps tremendously, and I am drinking tons of Water. I've told my husband and son that they are on their own for dinner. I'm really trying not to tempt myself. I think I can see how addicted to food I am. I feel like a security blanket is already gone. But, I wanted to do this, so this is the temporary reality.

I say let's support each other through this!

Hope this helps!!!! I have lost 4.2 lbs since Monday. And, I'm drinking lots of Water.

Yeah, I miss my coffee too! Cooking has been very hard. We have 3 teenage boys and all the do is eat eat and eat.. Always in my kitchen! Lol... Plus we had my youngest's sons birthday party on Sunday and his cake has been staring at me! I threw that thing out last night.

I have been tired and sluggish... Going to get out today! Think I need to be away from the kitchen for a while.. I will definitely get the SF Jello, I think it will help be tremendously.

You are doing great, 4.2 #!!!!

I would love to be your wls "buddy"... ????

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If it helps, my son is 16. I bought lots of chicken tenders, pizzas, stuff for sandwiches. I told both he and my husband that it would be too hard for me to cook and not cheat. I'm sure your boys would understand.

The popsicles have been most helpful because of the crunch and chewing.

We've got this!!!!

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I think I remember you at the office.. Did you have your husband and little boy with you??

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Hey Everyone, I am having Vsg with Dr. Peters at Wilmington Hospital on 3/22 , check in 5:30 am and I am struggling with this liquid diet as I type!!

U will do great! I can't wait until they tell me it's time for the liquid diet!! Which will mean I am soooo close to the big day...BUT I do know I will definitely feel like the rest of u ladies...keep up the great work!

qtonduty30

No. I was solo. Sitting across the room from you. On my phone. Lol

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Hey Everyone, I am having Vsg with Dr. Peters at Wilmington Hospital on 3/22 , check in 5:30 am and I am struggling with this liquid diet as I type!!

Hello! Dr. Peters is my surgeon too... Isn't he great?! Very down to earth. You are exactly 1 week ahead of me. Good luck. I surprisingly did drop 3.5 #.. Thank God!

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