Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!
$99 Yearly Supply Alert! 🌈 "1 per Day!" Bariatric Multivitamins

Optifast liquid diet?

khuuxo

Recommended Posts

khuuxo    10

khuuxo
Posted

Well day 3 of my Optifast out of my 4 weeks. I am struggling today I took a nibble of my 3 yr Olds pizza like a tiny nibble. Is this going to affect me?? I feel so guilty so so guilty. It's not going to happen again!! Please no judgement I just want to know I'm not a complete mess up.

This is the hardest thing I've ever done. Feed my kids and not eat with them. My will power is being tested.

Sent from my SGH-I317M using the BariatricPal App

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

rolosmom7    740

rolosmom7
Posted

I don't think 1 nibble is going to kill you - if it was really just a nibble. Get back on your pre op horse, and just remember that 3 days post op a pizza nibble could cause a leak, which could kill you.

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

khuuxo    10

khuuxo
Posted

Thank you. Absolutely it was definitely a nibble lol the second I did it I regretted it. I can and will do this. Life's to short to live it the way I have been I am young with kids they deserve a better me

Sent from my SGH-I317M using the BariatricPal App

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

rolosmom7    740

rolosmom7
Posted

Thank you. Absolutely it was definitely a nibble lol the second I did it I regretted it. I can and will do this. Life's to short to live it the way I have been I am young with kids they deserve a better me

Sent from my SGH-I317M using the BariatricPal App

Yep!! We all can and will do this!

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

KristenLe    5,979

KristenLe
Posted

@@khuuxo This may be one of the hardest things I've done. It sucks but if you get through this just think of how much better off you'll be post-op. You'll already have good control over food rather than it controlling you. If there's anything other than shakes you can have - prepare and have them readily available. I can have broth so I've made my own (tastes much better than store bought). If you can have sf Jello - make sure to have some in the frig. While my SO is eating his supper - I'll have broth. He feels horrible but it's okay - this is only temporary - I can handle it! You can too! 4 weeks seems like an eternity but it'll go by fast and get you started off in the right direction. A nibble of pizza is not going to harm you pre-op. Anymore than a nibble and you may trigger even more carb cravings. Stay strong!!!

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

khuuxo    10

khuuxo
Posted

Thank you for your understanding. Kudos to you for eating with your hubby even though you can not have what he's having. I can have sf Jello and broth as well :) what a good idea I will save my cup for supper time.

I am determined. But I question so much of how determined when that instinct and habit of picking while I cook or when my son is done his plate lol. This is sooooo different and really breaking habits. I am addicted to food and I never realized that more so than now by being on this diet.

When is your surgery?

Sent from my SGH-I317M using the BariatricPal App

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

thisisthenewme    358

thisisthenewme
Posted

Well day 3 of my Optifast out of my 4 weeks. I am struggling today I took a nibble of my 3 yr Olds pizza like a tiny nibble. Is this going to affect me?? I feel so guilty so so guilty. It's not going to happen again!! Please no judgement I just want to know I'm not a complete mess up.

This is the hardest thing I've ever done. Feed my kids and not eat with them. My will power is being tested.

Sent from my SGH-I317M using the BariatricPal App

Hi!

I'm doing to assume you are in Ontario if you're having to do Optifast. I'm in Peterborough and had my surgery oct 3. I had 3 weeks of optifast and alao had to prepare dinner for my hubby and 2 year old. It sucked. The whole time. Being at work was better then at home. It took me a long time to figure out the spacing to help curb the cheating at dinner. I would have my 'dinner' shake at 3pm so I wasn't so hungry preparing dinner and then have my 'snack' shake after everyone was done or just as they were finishing dinner. Honestly I still have almost a whole case left, that's how much I sucked at it. I do wished I could have done better. Telling myself it is a prescription and the goal is to reduce my liver helped. Just do your best. They never even asked me how the diet went when I went in for surgery. Just saying. Good luck. Oh and as for now, so much easier. I can cook and I don't even care if I eat anything. Just not hungry.

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

khuuxo    10

khuuxo
Posted

Yes I am in Ontario :) belleville !

Today is better day 4 and don't seem hungry this morning. I have been eating broth and Jello when they have they're meals . I am definitely telling myself I have to do this... it's for the better right!!

How are you feeling my surgery is Nov 7

Sent from my SGH-I317M using the BariatricPal App

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

thisisthenewme    358

thisisthenewme
Posted

Belleville, nice!! Yes, it is for the better. Surgery and recovery will go so much smoother by following the diet.

I feel great! Everyday since surgery gets noticeably better. I will let you know, the first 36-48 hours were hard, but the staff and nurses I had were amazing. Take your pain meds BEFORE you need them. When I wasn't sure if I was in pain or nauseous, I just asked for both! Walk as much as you can. You'll do great! I can tell by how well you're doing now :-)

Sent from my iPhone using the BariatricPal App

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

KristenLe    5,979

KristenLe
Posted

Thank you for your understanding. Kudos to you for eating with your hubby even though you can not have what he's having. I can have sf Jello and broth as well :) what a good idea I will save my cup for supper time.

I am determined. But I question so much of how determined when that instinct and habit of picking while I cook or when my son is done his plate lol. This is sooooo different and really breaking habits. I am addicted to food and I never realized that more so than now by being on this diet.

When is your surgery?

Sent from my SGH-I317M using the BariatricPal App

@@khuuxo My surgery is Tuesday (10/18). It can't come soon enough!!! I'm allowed 5 shakes a day but don't usually drink more than 3 (sometimes only 2). It would make me feel alot better if the weight was melting off - but it is still up and down (fluctuating) daily. I'm actually surprised at how well I've done on the liquid diet - I never thought I'd be able to do it. It is not easy by any means but I haven't even turned into a miserable b*tch (yet!!). lol I don't have children but a few times I was tempted to sneak a piece of chicken I give to my dogs. :-)

Share this post

Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now
Go To Topic Listing PRE-Operation Weight Loss Surgery Q&A

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • ChunkCat

      ChunkCat

      I have no clue where to upload this, so I'll put it here. This is pre-op vs the morning of my 6 month appointment! In office I weight 232, that's 88 lbs down since my highest weight, 75 lbs since my surgery weight! I can't believe this jacket fit... I am smaller now than the last time I was this size which the surgeon found really amusing. He's happy with where I am in my weight loss and estimates I'll be around 200 lbs by my 1 year anniversary! My lowest weight as an adult is 195, so that's pretty damn exciting to think I'll be near that at a year. Everything from there will be unknown territory!!

      · 2 replies
      1. AmberFL

        AmberFL

        You look amazing!!! 😻 you have been killing it!

      2. NickelChip

        NickelChip

        Congratulations! You're making excellent progress and looking amazing!

    • BeanitoDiego

      BeanitoDiego

      I changed my profile image to a molecule of protein. Why? Because I am certain that it saved my life.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • eclarke

      eclarke

      Two years out. Lost 120 , regained 5 lbs. Recently has a bout of Norovirus, lost 7 pounds in two days. Now my stomach feels like it did right after my surgery. Sore, sensitive to even water.  Anyone out there have a similar experience?
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Eve411

      Eve411

      April Surgery
      Am I the only struggling to get weight down. I started with weight of 297 and now im 280 but seem to not lose more weight. My nutrtionist told me not to worry about the pounds because I might still be losing inches. However, I do not really see much of a difference is this happen to any of you, if so any tips?
      Thanks
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • Clueless_girl

      Clueless_girl

      Well recovering from gallbladder removal was a lot like recovering from the modified duodenal switch surgery, twice in 4 months yay 🥳😭. I'm having to battle cravings for everything i shouldn't have, on top of trying to figure out what happens after i eat something. Sigh, let me fast forward a couple of months when everyday isn't a constant battle and i can function like a normal person again! 😞
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.

  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    Bariatric Forums

    For Patients

    Health Professionals

    Search Surgeons

    Bariatric Surgeons: Want to research a weight loss surgery surgeon? Enter their last name below to start!

    ×