Optifast

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on 1/25/14 6:06 am

Hi, I am on Day 12 of 21 for Optifast. I have lost 13 pounds so far.  I have not cheated nor do I plan to, for that I am extremely happy for what I have accomplished. However today, I am feeling so hungry, and a little *****y and upset. Is this normal? Has anyone else experienced this. Also I guess the anticipation of surgery is getting to me, I just want to get it done. We all have to wait so long and when its finally here so many emotions come forward. Thanks for reading 

Katie M.
on 1/25/14 6:10 am - Georgetown, Canada
RNY on 10/18/13

Oh yeah, it's normal! Just hang in there and try to do something to distract yourself from the hunger. Try doing something nice for yourself like a long hot shower, your favourite movie, etc to help combat the *****iness :) Keep up the good work, you'll be in surgery before you know it!

Referral May 2013 / orientation at TWH June 27 / nurse practitioner July 3 / social worker August 19 / nutrition class August 26 / nutritionist August 30 / psychologist September 3 / meet surgeon (Dr. Penner) September 20 / PATTS October 10 / Surgery October 18 2013!  

    

    
Cottagenanny
on 1/25/14 11:35 am - Mississauga, Canada
RNY on 02/03/14

I am also experiencing this feeling of being upset, kind of down and for me: weepy.  Just had my patts appointment on Friday so I think the thought of my surgery being on Feb. 3rd is starting to feel so real now and the nerves are hitting bigtime.

I don't feel too hungry, I'm on day 6 of 14, just sick and tired of drinking cold shakes.  I think I might have to drink more black tea and broths.   We have come such a long way and it's not too far off now, so we have to keep our heads up and our hearts in the game.  :)

Take care, we can do it!!!

 

Orientation March 13, 2013 / Social Worker June 11 / Nurse Practitioner July 10 / Nutrition class, Blood, ECG Aug. 20 / Surgeon Consult - Dr. Penner Sept. 20 / CT Scan Oct. 10 / Surgeon Consult - Dr. Urbach Oct. 18 / Psychologist Oct. 30 / Nutritionist Oct. 30 / Dr. Urbach Dec. 13 / PAATS Jan. 24 / Surgery February 3, 2014    

            

Philippa
on 1/25/14 1:42 pm - Brampton, Canada
RNY on 04/02/14

So proud of you....your doing great! Just a little longer.

Keep up the good work.

    
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