day 6 on Opti

Today is day 6 on opti and I'm down 9 lbs (super happy) but it's my first weekend and I'm dying!!! I want "real food"! My sis (who is 2 years post op) it telling me stay strong and warning me of the bad side of caving! I'm ok with the taste of opti but today's been a challenge was feeling very weak this morning but it's my fault I slept in which intern made me miss my 7 am shake. Urrrggghhh come Jan 6th it's hard to survive on just opti!

Hang tough! You can do it!!

Keep it up!! We have all been there, lol trust me! 

There will come a point when there are less days to go before surgery and you will wonder where the time went. 

 

Good luck!! You can do it!

Sorry to hear you are feeling weak.  Maybe if you call your centre they can suggest something to help with the cravings?  Would some beef or chicken broth help?  Or maybe adding a shake to the rest of your day?  Good luck to you - you are almost there - exciting!

Just remember the reason for the opti is to remove as much fat from your liver before your op.I lost 38lbs on opti for 4 weeks, not being negative but if they go in and your liver is to big they will stop and all that you went through so far will be a waste.hang in there and keep your self busy.

it does get easier! i had to do 3 weeks and by the end of week 1 i was totally fine without food.

My surgery date is the 6th as well in Ottawa. If it helps, I am starving all the time. Doesn't matter how much I water I drink. I am starting to get use to tastes of the opti shakes but my stomach growls all the time!!!!!!

good luck!!!

Good luck to you too! I'm now on day 10 still sucks lol!