Teio posted a discussion topic 8 years, 1 month ago

My surgery is scheduled for Wednesday. I e stuck to the Optifast plan. On Tuesday is will be 14 days.

i was ecstatic to weigh myself last week and see that I've lost 15 pounds.

But it's now a few days later and I swear the damn scale ha


Teio posted a discussion topic 8 years, 1 month ago

Today will be day ten of Optifast. I'm 15 pounds lighter. The weight loss seems to be slowing a bit. The hunger has passed. 

Pis this normal?Will the hunger stay away after surgery? 

Im scheduled for Wednesday, March 23! I'm so anxious


Teio posted a discussion topic 8 years, 2 months ago

I am on day seven of Optifast.

im allowed veggies. 

I actually been eating raw veggies this entire time.

tonight I craved a hot meal.

so I put some broccoli, Brussel sprouts and mushrooms in a pan with water and Mrs. Das


Teio posted a discussion topic 8 years, 2 months ago

Just had the most amazing pep talk by a friend who had RNY a few months ago. 

I have to share.

The conversation went something like this.

Me: I'm hungry. I want food. I need to crunch something.


Teio posted a discussion topic 8 years, 2 months ago

I almost gave in to my mind and convinced myself that it would be "okay" to eat off plan.

It's been the roughest day thus far. I am hungry. I'm sweating. It's been quite the day. 

I guess I am just venting.

ive also been uber b!


Teio posted a discussion topic 8 years, 2 months ago

Hello!

Day Three Optifast. I am doing alright. Had a sugar low last night, but all is good. 

I am so curious about how quickly I can expect to lose weight? I want to buy some nice Spring clothes, but not sure.

Ideas? LOL


Teio posted a discussion topic 8 years, 2 months ago

Hello all!

 

Are vitamin patches a good option post surgery?

Can anyone recommend a brand? I'd like to order them.


Teio posted a discussion topic 8 years, 2 months ago

the craziest thing. I wonder if anyone can relate.

I saw my endo prior to starting and she told me to half my long acting insulin...which I did...

and to lower my rapid insulin.

 

Well what has happened is that my sugar


Teio posted a discussion topic 8 years, 2 months ago

What a great start to my Optifast lifestyle. 

I arrived at work and was greeted by two of my colleagues who were waiting for me. 

One brought her shake and said lets have breakfast together today?

We sat and drank. We talked.


Teio posted a discussion topic 8 years, 2 months ago

Hello everyone!

I am new here. This is only my third post.

I am beginning my Optifast tomorrow. I am excited...scared...such a plethora of emotions. It seems almost unreal even though I've been waiting for this for years.

I will


Teio posted a discussion topic 8 years, 2 months ago

Hello! 

I am having my surely on March 23. I am so scared, excited and anxious all at once.

i have some questions that only someone who has been through it can answer.

how long should I expect to be in pain?

how bad is t


Teio posted a discussion topic 8 years, 2 months ago

Hello!

I have my surgery date. It is March 23 2016. I am soooo scared at this point and yet so excited at the same time.

I begin my shakes on March 9 2016. I think this might be what scares me the most. The shakes and losing hair afterw

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