Update..

Hello...I was suppose to have my oreintation for Optifast on May 22 and probably start a week and a half afterwards, they hold the orientations on Thurs only. I really want to get this going so I called and asked if they had any cancellations for last night, no dice. I asked the women who makes the appts if she could put my name on a list and explained I am doing this for WLS...she said that they really aren't supposed to and that I would have to call back on Thurs afternoons for any cancellations that nightt...well I kinda sweet talked her and she finally gave in and took my info.   Well about an hr or so later she called me back and said she can get me in on May 14th. She mentioned when I talk to the Dr really emphasize that this is for WLS and that this would help speed up the process! She also ended our conversation  with...I owe her one for this!  ha ha   So the way it looks I will be able to go all liquids about 2.5 weeks earlier and get the ball rolling with the other required tests will schedule the pysch eval first. So nice to see it starting to come together!!    -Rob

Good luck man. Hope everything works in your favor

I think you should walk in to your psych evaluation with that hat!!  Just kidding bro.  Great to hear the process is moving along.  Brian

Great news Rob,

I was on Medifast, I am assuming that it will be alot like the opitfast program. Make sure to ask if you can add extract flavorings to the shake. I found adding a little peppermint, almond, Raspberry or other extract to the shake just to give you a different flavor. I also found that mixing it in a blender with ice and water help quite a bit.

I found that the first day of two of the liquid diet was the worst for me, I craved anything that was not bolted to the floor. Just don't cave in during the initial period and it becomes so much easier. Believe it or not after those first few days, I only felt hungry if I was running real late for one of the shakes.

I was able to loose 45 pounds in just 4 weeks and I am sure you will also do very well. If you have any questions, feel free to drop me a line.

Jim

Hey Jim, Thanks for the tips!!  I did liquid once before and was able to stick with it....hoping it will be like riding a bike...ha  I will definitely ask about the extracts when I go on Thurs.  Just feels good to be getting on the right track...before I know it  I will be on the bench with you guys!!! --Rob

Good for you. If you've never tried Optifast, I think you'll be surprised at easy it is to get used to. By day 3, I wasn't ever hungry and had more energy than before I started it. Good luck.

Alright Rob! Glad it's all coming together for ya!!

Great news Rob - way to turn on the charm........ Sounds like you are getting closer and closer..... You'll be on the slab before you know it...
Chuck