This Sucks

Day 7 of Opti and i am having a really hard time. 

I am truly grateful that St. Joes let you eat some Vegetables and  Broth.  If it was not for the Cabbage i think i would have given up.

Im not ever hungry, I struggle to get all the shakes in, but i just feel like crap.... people have posted that after a few days they feel normal again.  well i dont.  I feel like a dead hamster stuffed up another hamsters butt.   I really would love a coffee.  i know that is almost over... but goodness me... this is bad. 

on the Plus side. 

I have lost 12 Lbs in  6 days of opti. 

I have stopped my diamicron

cut my Victoza in Half. 

So... that is awesome.   The Metformin has not changed.. but that's minor it will happen

So what have i learned. 

1: I can do it.  Suck it up sally and git'er done.

2: If you drink 6-7 vanilla opti's in a row then, when you are about to crack have a chocolate, its the best thing ever... and you can go on for a few more days.

3: Chug the opti.  Dont mix it with coffee... put your 300 ml of water.. shake it up, plug your nose and giver.  its done.. and you can move one...

4: Pre-Packaged Coleslaw and FF Ranch are a God send.   Chewing something crunchy helps with the Mind Games

5: Home made chicken Stock is wonderful and makes the soul feel better

6:  I am looking forward to week 3 so i can have some Frenken tuna.  Thats right Tuna.  I am looking forward to having Tuna....SIGH....

7: OCt 31st seems so far away.. till you start opti... then October 31 is forever away...

Good look everybody...

Good luck to YOU! Despite feeling like a dead hamster stuffed up another hamster's butt, it sounds like you've got things really under control. Hang in there!

Thanks Karen,  Last night and today are bad days... Ready to raid the fridge....told my wife i was going to have a whopper for lunch... Hate so see how that  would turn out after 7 days of FF living.

I'm not seeing that having a happy ending, no LOL

You can do this!  We all got thru it. Just check on the FF ranch. I've never heard of that before. The broth & veggies yes but I was told no drsg only lemon juice

its out there. has a Green Label.  Says Fat Free.  its Super Gross compared to the high test.. but ... helps the Cabbage go down...

Now if i could only find FF cream for my decaf....

I think what Robyn may mean is eating the dressing while on the opti. I too was allowed green veggies and broth. Peppers celery cucumbers and broth. No other calorie intake. 

AHh.. i get it.  Hope i did not come across as an ass. 

Yes you did totally!!         LOL JUST KIDDING!!

No you didn't, no worries! We're all learning as we go. Good luck to you and your journey!

You've got this!  Stay strong!

Christine