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Sammy D.
on 10/27/14 11:39 pm - New Bern, NC
VSG on 11/06/14
Topic: RE: Getting Closer and Closer.....

Best of luck in your journey! How are the premier shakes? I tried Unjury and seem to like that, hoping it stays that way post op.

  

HW: 478+ Consult: 478 Pre Op: 453 SW: 438 CW: 293 (7-20-15) GW: 225 LBS Gone: 185

VSG with Dr. T. Ryan Heider at the Center for Surgical Weight Loss at Lake Norman 11-6-14

ACTS 2:38

Sammy D.
on 10/27/14 11:37 pm - New Bern, NC
VSG on 11/06/14
Topic: RE: Getting Closer and Closer.....

I can attest, Optifast is terrible! With any luck you are only on a 2 week diet. I have basically a week of this stuff left. I must say, it can't go by fast enough. They only seem nastier as you get further along, at least for me. Prayers for your father in law. God is a healer that's for sure. Best of luck in your journey.

  

HW: 478+ Consult: 478 Pre Op: 453 SW: 438 CW: 293 (7-20-15) GW: 225 LBS Gone: 185

VSG with Dr. T. Ryan Heider at the Center for Surgical Weight Loss at Lake Norman 11-6-14

ACTS 2:38

Sharshar_
on 10/27/14 10:29 am - Hilton head island, SC
Topic: RE: Getting Closer and Closer.....

Hello! My surgery day is November 10th and I'm clutching my protein shake as I type! I just found out this afternoon. I'm having chocolate premier protein from Sam's Club. Surgery is happening in Savannah, GA.

    
Tish24
on 10/27/14 8:04 am - Owen Sound, Canada
Topic: RE: Getting Closer and Closer.....

Hello, day one of Optifast, they are terrible. Added coffee crystals, not too bad, needs lot of ice. I didn't do very well today. Working on the second shake then I will have my vegetables. My father in law is in the hospital with Cancer, so was there most of today. I will need to plan better, learning has I go. Being able to read the posts and feeling inspired by all of you. So thank you all very much for sharing your stories, successes, and even your bad day. Everything has been very helpful.

 

    

    
Tish24
on 10/25/14 5:45 am - Owen Sound, Canada
Topic: RE: Getting Closer and Closer.....

Hello, I'm having my surgery on November the tenth and starting the drink on Monday. Any tips or advice as to what is helpful or what to avoid? 

Hlnwls
on 10/23/14 12:42 am
Topic: RE: Getting Closer and Closer.....

I'm having VSG on Nov3rd.  Forth day on liquid diet.  It's going okay.  I just have to stay busy.  Go for a walks, make cards, work, or do anything to take my mind off food.

 

 

Sammy D.
on 10/22/14 2:14 am - New Bern, NC
VSG on 11/06/14
Topic: RE: Getting Closer and Closer.....

I started on Oct. 9th. Not sure what your plan calls for, but here are a couple things that have helped me.

Lots of Water

Space out meals/shakes

Chew SF Gum to keep mouth occupied.

  

HW: 478+ Consult: 478 Pre Op: 453 SW: 438 CW: 293 (7-20-15) GW: 225 LBS Gone: 185

VSG with Dr. T. Ryan Heider at the Center for Surgical Weight Loss at Lake Norman 11-6-14

ACTS 2:38

Chelley53
on 10/22/14 1:58 am
VSG on 11/05/14
Topic: RE: Getting Closer and Closer.....

This is only the 2nd day of my liquid diet and I am going crazy. I want real food. lol When did you start the liquid diet? Yesterday I had 3 protein shakes and an applesauce. I lost 3 pounds from yesterday. Do you have any advice?? Thanks.

Sammy D.
on 10/21/14 11:48 pm - New Bern, NC
VSG on 11/06/14
Topic: RE: Getting Closer and Closer.....

Hello surgery buddy. My liquid diet is going ok. I must say it is tough, and I ain't going to lie I did have a couple bad days. We don't have much longer to go. Hang in there. Best of luck on your journey and save me a spot on the loser's bench as you are going the day before me.

  

HW: 478+ Consult: 478 Pre Op: 453 SW: 438 CW: 293 (7-20-15) GW: 225 LBS Gone: 185

VSG with Dr. T. Ryan Heider at the Center for Surgical Weight Loss at Lake Norman 11-6-14

ACTS 2:38

Chelley53
on 10/21/14 11:40 pm
VSG on 11/05/14
Topic: RE: Getting Closer and Closer.....

Hello, I am having VSG on Nov. 5th! Very excited and anxious. I am on the liquid diet and it is very hard for me. How are you doing on it? I wish you well on your adventure.

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