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on 5/10/17 7:55 pm, edited 5/10/17 7:55 pm
Hey everyone!
I had my surgery date of May 17th for the VSG. It was a SUPER hard six months with tons of work to get approved (I have other health issues as well) and I was in the pre-op diet phase.
It all of a sudden hit me that this was real and it was so close. I had been super excited. I told my wife I was starting to have doubts and we had a really long talk about all of the reasons why I was doing the surgery.
In the end, we decided that it wasnt the right time. My reasons for doing the surgery right now arent good enough to go through such a drastic body/life change.
My wife's sister has been doing WW for 6 months and lost 50 pounds. She got my wife on board who also started losing weight and now that I have started, I am losing weight as well. Also having two other people you can do the program with makes it more fun for us.
I hope this works and I will still be working toward my goal diet - mostly plant based, NO processed food, and only local meat and dairy. And my goal weight - 175.
Does anyone else eat this way? I could use some tips and tricks to do the fruits and veggies on the cheaper side.
My wife and I use the names - macphersonj and macphersonl if anyone wants to become friends on WW connect!
Hi! I am not doing optifast but I am doing a plan called THRIVE. Oh my gosh, I can't tell you how much this product has helped me. In June they are coming out with a weight loss DFT (patch) but for now I have been doing the program for 6 weeks and feel AMAZING!! I was VERY VERY skeptical. I only tried it because my daughter was doing it and kept bugging me to try. I am so happy I did.
Thrive is premium grade nutrition, it's vitamins & minerals. It's a three step synergetic system that's done within the first 30-40 minutes of your morning routine.
It helps with energy mood support general aches and discomforts weight management , works best when your eating right and incorporating exercise.
100% natural plant based non gmo gluten free diabetic friendly , it has pro & prebiotics , enzymes and what all of that does is helps fill in our nutritional gaps .
Our bodies have no clue how well they're designed to feel due to the over process food that we consume today. Incorporating these three easy steps can help lead to a very happy and healthier lifestyle.
Like I said, I tried it just because my daughter kept bugging me to do so. I have lost 7 pounds in 6 weeks and in JUNE they are coming out with the actual 'weight loss' version of the patch so I am very anxious to try that!
Let me know if you would like a 4 day trial or if you have questions. You can also read more on my facebook page https://www.facebook.com/search/top/?q=Nancy%20Grau
Nan
HW 300 / SW 280 / CW 138 / GW 140
Hit Goal 4/2/2010
out of curiosity I googled it and it looks like it works if you follow it and dont cheat but it also looks very expensive. nutrisystem works too, is the same concept but probably cheaper
A JOURNEY OF A THOUSAND MILES STARTS WITH A SINGLE STEP. 
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Hello. I am new to this forum and considering Optifast. Anyone doing this program without surgery in their future? I want to try this first.
Thanks!
Valerie
Great job! I wish you continued success on your journey. Was the 45 loss strictly diet or did you incorporate exercise as well?
Cool sculpting is being sold as "non invasive liposuction" it will not replace diet and exercise. Because you will need repeat treatments over a long period of time it costs much more than a one time Lipo. It will certainly be steady $$$ for the places selling it... I haven't read many positive reviews from people who are shelling out the money to pay for it.
I suggest your friend read information on web sites that aren't making a profit from this newest and hottest and easiest thing ever...
I'm on optifast right now and am just starting my second week. So far, it's fine. I don't feel hungry and feel fine physically. Emotionally, it's tougher. I really love eating, obviously, and feel an irrational hatred towards people who can eat food. I still have to prepare food for my kids and feed my two year old twins so that part is tough. I haven't felt the urge to cheat at all yet, which is good.
I have about 90lbs more to lose now, and have lost 9lbs in the first 9 days on Optifast.
HW: 299 CW: 165 GW: 150
Started Optifast on April 21, 2017 at 248lbs through the Ontario Bariatric Network medical program.
Anyone currently using optifast? I am doing a week of Slimfast while I wait to get my assessment to be on optifast. Thought this would give me an idea of if I can tolerate the shakes for meals. I need to lose 75 to 100....I'm on metformin to keep my a1c down. Also on thyroid meds. I'm on other meds for depression and anxiety, had heart surgery in January for genetic issue, breast cancer survivor, have chronic back leg knee pain
....I'm a mess. Im a chronic late night overe eater.....I'm 48 and want to be around during to enjoy my future grandkids so I need a huge change.
Congratulations! You look great! What an accomplishment! About 7 years ago I was 600lbs and lost 347lbs naturally with diet and exercise then developed heart issues. Once that happened I was unable to workout as hard and began to gain back. I went back up to 490lbs and was suffering severely and decided to go with the sleeve.
Edited to fix a typo.
5'5" HW: 484, SW: 455,CW: 325
Surgeon, Darren Tishler
Right - I have no "higher power." So OA was ineffective for me. Thankfully other things were :)
VSG with Dr. Salameh - 3/13/2014
Diagnosed with Binge Eating Disorder and started Vyvanse - 7/22/2016
Reconstructive Surgeries with Dr. Michaels - 6/5/2017 (LBL & brachioplasty), 8/14/2017 (UBL & mastopexy), 11/6/2017 (medial leg lift)
Age 42 Height 5'4" HW 319 (1/3/2014) SW 293 (3/13/2014) CW 149 (7/16/2017)
Next Goal 145 - normal BMI | Total Weight Lost 170
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