Ugh! Gave in to temptation.

OK, so I am on day 6 of Optifast and couldn't help myself. It's that time of the month and I did so well not eating over Christmas. I have been craving something salty so when I went out today, I went thru the McD drive thru :( It didn't even taste good...so it def wasn't worth it. On the plus side, I went to my PCP's office to weigh myself since mine and mom's scales don't go that high. I am down about 13 lbs!!!!!!!!! I made a promise to myself not to cheat and now that I know the food doesn't even taste the same I think it will be easier not to cheat again.

AWW Brandy you are doing so well. Just hang in there. I start my liquid diet on Jan 16th. I have to do the opti fast as well. So now I know it won't taste the same. Thanks .That will help me get through it.  Congrats on the weight loss!!! You are doing a fabulous job!!

Thanks! I got the French van and the chocolate. I prefer the chocolate more. Mine are RTD, not the powder like some have. I also got the chicken soup to try but it stinks and looks gross so I couldn't even try it. LOL Good luck to you!!

Thanks.  I am not sure what the optifast is going to look like. LOL. I just know that it is going to take some serious will power on my part. but I can do this . I sooo want this lifestyle change so I know that I can do this. Good luck to you and I will watch for  your surgery update. 

I didn't have to do Optifast but, a shake (wonderslim)that the supervised diets use and put their names on like medical weight loss and our's, BetterMD.  So it is Shakes only for 2/3 weeks.  When I had the band, I cheated once.  I chewed on some grilled chicken breast but felt so guilty, I spit out the "fiber".

This time out info for the liquid diet I start on the 7th says we will be tested the day of surgery and if we fail-no operation.  Not sure how the test for compliance.

I am drinking Slim Fast High Protein powder mixed with skim milk. I am on day 2 and am craving crackers....any kind, but eyes are on the prize, eyes on the prize.

You will do great! I was down 17lbs the day of surgery. I'm 5 days post op now and can't wait to see the scales when I go back on Jan 22!

How long was your pre-op?  17 pounds is awesome!

It was 2 weeks. I was on Optifast and water (could use CL).

Congrats on your surgery and weight loss!! I can't wait until next Thursday! My BFF asked if I was getting excited for my surgery and I told her no because I'm sooo hungry! Is it weird that I can't wait to eat?