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Hello all...I just got back from Pschy Eval...at 1 have a stress test...at 3 go back to Dr. to get my product to start the Optifast program on Friday. I also have my upper GI on Friday morning and Ultrasound on Monday morning. I will call surgeon office Monday afternoon to see what tests are left to schedule. The Dr wants me to lose between 40-50lbs, which seems more reasonable than the other surgeon...I will be able to lose that amount on all liquid in a short amount of time. They said I will be looking at late Aug early Sept...but with most of the tests done, I am hoping for more like mid to late Aug...hoping to lock it in and get it done!!! -Rob

Looks like things are moving fast for ya.  That's good to hear.  How long has the process been overall?

I went to the first WLS orientation in March...second one in May..and pushing myself into appointments with various surgeons and Dr. with regard to the liquid diet. I have to say if I hadn't been as aggressive, I would still be waiting to get in with an appointment with the liquid diet Dr.

Rob, Sounds like you’re moving toward the Launch Pad for a take off there! August will be here in no time. Best Wishes- Dx

 

Yeah Dx  I tell you back in March/April it looked like it was going to take forever for me to get the ducks in a row...but being a bit pushy with regard to getting my appointments, things have certainly turned around. -Rob

Good luck Rob, it will be here before you know it.  I was able to loose 45 pounds on the liquid diet in 4 weeks.  I hope it goes just a quickly for you.  The first few days of the liquid diet is the worst part and then it gets so much easier.  I think it is due to the carb withdrawals.  If you stick to the diet just as they tell you, it will become easier and you will not be hungry.  Just remember no sugar, artificial sweeteners, very little caffeine.  While on the liquid diet I had herbal/decaf tea, black coffee, broth/bullion and my shakes.  Also ask if you can add extracts to your shakes (I only liked the chocolate, I did not care for the vanilla medifast).  I added peppermint extract, almond, raspberry, ****onut to my shakes.  If you have any questions, let me know.

Jim