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Today has been the toughest by far It's not that I'm all that hungry but I feel I need to chew, is that crazy?  I also had a hard time concentrating at work today, I just couldn't stay focused.  I'm feeling a little down as well today.. Is this what it's going to feel like after my surgery?  OK enough complaining today.

Hope you all are well

Just a quick update... Today was by far the hardest day for me... mainly because I'm a country girl and I'm used to a southern meal on Sunday's.... I have to admit I'm proud of myself for doing so well this week... Hope you all are doing well too!

Today I'm feeling better than I have all week... I haven't been really hungry at all today so I have to force myself to drink my optifast shakes, soup etc....  I'm so thankful to God for being able to stick to this optifast and not cheat... If I can do it know anyone can!

One quick thing... I had leg cramps last night, not sure why.. has anyone else experienced this while on liquid diet and if so what did you do about it?

Be BLESSED

I survived yet another day on Optifast!!!  Yesterday wasn't too bad but I did notice that by the end of the day I had very little energy  Today has been pretty good so far, I haven't even really been hungry today so that's a plus  I'm so looking froward to the weekend TGIF.... Have a GREAT weekend!

So I survived day two... I was so hungry last night but it wasn't as bad as the first night so maybe that's a sign that I'm headed in the right direction.  I felt great when I got out of bed this morning and didn't feel hungry until I was in my 8am meeting, thankfully I had my Opti Fast and water with me.  I think I'm adjusting to eating less and the taste of the Opti Fast. 

Still waiting on Leslie to call me back to verify all of my labs have arrived since I have less than 2 weeks to go, I want to get on that early just in case I have to call around. 

Thank God I only have 12 Days left until my BIG day!

Ok, I made it through my first day on the liquid diet... I felt pretty good most of the day  well up until around 8pm last night when I started to feel soooo hungry!!!  I called my mom and sisters they all said "drink water"  Well if I hadn't had enough already..... The OptiFast shakes aren't that bad, the soup is ok too as well as the protein bars... Last night I had a cup of sugar free jello (pre packaged) and called it a night... Oh yeah I was a bit irritated too yesterday and had to go "pee" a lot:( 

Feeling much better today, and hoping I continue feeling ok... I know once my body adjusts to eating MUCH less, I'll be ok but by then it will be my BIG day....

13 Days and counting!

Well, I started my OptiFast today which means I only have two more weeks until my BIG day and I couldn't be more excited!!!  The doc said I should lose between 15-20 lbs before my surgery and I'm happy to hear that....  So far day 1 is going well, I had a strawberry shake for breakfast and a peanutbutter chocolate bar as a mid-morning snack.  Between the shake and the bar I've been really thirsty and drinking a lot of water which is good... I will have soup for lunch and probably another shake for my late afternoon snack... I have to drink 4 shakes, one soup and one protein bar per day.  I can also have sugar free jello and sugar free Popsicles as well as 0 calorie drinks. 

Well let you know how I made it through day one on tomorrow... 

So far so good!

Had all of my pre opt testing done today..  wasn't that bad except for the Upper GI test, YUK  is all I can say!

Going for my clearence from my primary doctor tomorrow and my blood work and then all of my testing will be done... WHOOHOO Three weeks and counting!!!

Hello all, I hope you all are doing well and having lots of success on this weight loss journey.  I have a question for those of you that's already gone through the surgery or are on your way like me...

I'm starting to gather things for my hospital bag and I have NO idea what to pack... Can you give me advice on what I should take to the hospital with me... I know I'll be in the hospital for two days.

Thank you and Be Blessed!

Met with my Surgeon Dr. Tran on yesterday... I have a lot to get done within the next five weeks.. loads of X-rays, blood work etc... Scheculed my pick-up for my Optifast on Feb 22.  Scheduled my apointment with my primary doc to get cleared by him... Scheduled my final group nutrition class... WHEW so much but I know it's so worth it...

Also found out that I will have to inject myself in my tummy with Lovenox (to prevent blood clots) for 14 days after the surgery.. Anyone else have to do this?


Will keep you posted as the date gets closer...

I welcome ALL advice!