Optifast 900 preop emotions

Hi everyone .

Today is day 5 of a two week optifast diet before I have RNY surgery on Aug. 17.

Today is also the first day I had an emotional break. I have broke down into tears multiple times. I have not caved and have remained steadfast in my opti diet. But holy hell ... I am so emotional. I am so hungry.... Not head hunger ... Real tummy rumbling hunger. 

I can only hope this will get easier.

I know the surgery and the ensuing results are worth the angst and frustration right now.... I just feel like I'm going crazy and hoping I'm not alone in this struggle.

I was on it for a year and the first week had awful headaches from carb withdrawels but carried on it does get better

Pegawatt.... Wow... A year! That's pretty incredible and you must have been so proud! 

I am truly thankful I only have another 9 days. ❤

I'm on day 4 and today the hunger stopped. I was feeling rumbling hunger till today. No emotional stuff, no more then normal anyway.

So many people have such different reactions to this stuff. I haven't had any headaches either. I might be one of the lucky ones? I'm on it till Aug 25th.

Hang in there wisenknit, it'll be worth it in the end.

Thank you, meowface. I am hoping tomorrow is a better day. 

I wish you much success on your journey! 

Where are you having surgery? 

I will be at St. Mike's in Toronto on aug. 17 with Dr. Rotstein. 

Thanks! It'll all be a distant memory before we know it. I'm at TWH on Aug 25 with Dr.Penner

You are in wonderful hands with Dr. Rotstein. He did my surgery a few months ago and the whole process with him was smooth. Congrats on getting such a great doctor!

I'm so pleased to hear this. I am truly excited... A little bit anxious, but overall I just can't wait for what lies ahead. :)

It DOES get better, honest! I mixed the powder with half the usual amount of water to make "pudding." It made me feel like I was actually eating something and helped me feel like there was actually something in my stomach. If you get headaches, having some broth can help, if you're allowed to have it.

Thank you for the advice Betony. 

I am allowed broth and it has definitely been my saving grace. I was blending my drinks as I heard that was best, but I was out of town yesterday and had to shake over ice and actually like them better. I mix them with less water as you said and they are thicker and more pudding like. 

One more day done. Just 9 more left. I am sure I will survive just need to remain busy. :)