Hi

I'm 5 days into the VLCD Optifast stage and undergoing surgery on 16th Jan. I am 47 and have been overweight almost my entire life. I live in Australia but cant find any active forums down here for support, so wondered if i could join you guys?

I am struggling a bit with hunger pangs at the moment. Might look around and see if there are any tips.

Thistledo

Thanks saleel22 I have done heaps of reading since I came on this site tonight - in fact its after midnight and I need to go to bed but its all so interesting - found some fantastic sites to check out so it is already helping - good luck with your op.

Welcome to LBT!! blessings to you and yours on this new year

Hi HeatherDee, You will find it is addictive reading these forums. That can be a good thing as long as you don't eat at the same time. ha ha. I find it helps having my hands busy typing. Good luck to you.

Saleel22

Hi all,

I've had a whirlwind experience. I only saw my GP just over a week ago and I"m booked in for banding on the 12th Jan. I have to have a gastroscopy first and may need a hernia repair at the same time. I'm so excited. Best thing is, my surgeon doesn't want me to do the Optifast thing pre-op as he says that my waist is small - I've never had my waist being useful before! Will keep you all posted and hope that by Christmas 2008, I will be back at normal weight!

Happy New Year,

Jen