First day of Opti
Wow. It's ONLY noon?!
Please tell me this gets better.
I had my first shake at 8:00am and I was starving by 11:00. I chugged my second shake around 11:30 and had broth.
I keep reminding myself that this is the sacrifice I have to make and there will be plenty more.
But the negative Nancy in my head just wants to eat all the food!!!
5'0 - SW - 240LBS | Lap Band - August 2015| Revision Band to RNY Surgery - May 16, 2017| Opti-fast - 9lbs | G.W - 150LBS | CW - 165LBS |
It does get better (usually around day 3) stay strong. You've got this girl.
CENTURY CLUB MEMBER at 6 months post-op.
Referral to Guelph Feb/13, Sleep study and all bloodwork and ultrasound May/13, orientation July/13. Nurse, NUT,SW Sept/13, 2nd NUT, nurse and SW, 3rd round and cleared for surgery Dec/13. Pre-op Apr 7/14, Surgeon May 2/14, Opti Jul 3/14, surgery Jul 17/14.
It DOES get better and today is the first day towards a healthier, slimmer (maybe grouchier - lol) you.
One of the members suggested 8, 12, 4 and 8. That worked really well for me. I used lots of ice and a personal blender that I bought from Walmart for less than $13. I wouldn't have done without it - at home and at work. Tried some of the flavourings, but the ice and the blender made everything much better.
I wish you luck.
Orientation: June 29th, 2016, Surgery March 22, 2017. Pre-surgery: 16 lbs, (Size 2x, 18/20), M1: 19 lbs. (Size 1x, 16/18), M2: 13 lbs. (Size 16, XL) M3: 10 lbs. (Size 14/16, large). M4: 6 lbs. (Size 14, large/medium). M5: 10 lbs. (Size 14, solid medium - lol), M6: 9 lbs. (Size 12, medium). M7: 8 lbs. (Size 10/12 and small/medium). M8: 7 lbs. (Size 10 and small/medium). M9: 2 lbs. (Size 8/10 - small/medium). Lost 100 lbs by Month 9! M10: 5 lbs. M11: 4 lbs. One year: 6 lbs. Total 111 lbs. lost!
I am on day 9 of 14 and it does get better! I remember feeling so hungry in the beginning but now it's not so bad.
Referral Nov 29, 2016: Orientation Jan 12, 2017: Nurse Feb 6, 2017: Dietitian and SW March 3, 2017: Trio April 5, 2017-cleared for surgery: Meet the Surgeon April 12, 2017: Post op Nutrition class May 8, 2017: RNY Surgery May 9, 2017
HW: 306(day of referral) CW: 172 Height: 5'6
I hear ya! My husband and son have continued to eat fast food and that has been pretty tough to watch while I am stuck on shakes.
Referral Nov 29, 2016: Orientation Jan 12, 2017: Nurse Feb 6, 2017: Dietitian and SW March 3, 2017: Trio April 5, 2017-cleared for surgery: Meet the Surgeon April 12, 2017: Post op Nutrition class May 8, 2017: RNY Surgery May 9, 2017
HW: 306(day of referral) CW: 172 Height: 5'6
One day at a time. Most of us remember better times after the first 3/4 days. I didn't mind it, but i only had 1week.
You are right......it's the first of MANY unpleasant things you need to do in the WLS process, but i can tell you this.......by following the rules and kicking OPTI ASS you will give yourself such a sense of accomplishment and you will be ready for the next challenge. In my case it was clear fluids pre op.....I would have killed for that shake that day !!!lol
Each step along the way will build your confidence. You are capable of things beyond your imagination. You will amaze yourself and feel powerful....and that's a GREAT FEELING !!!
Being an overeater and obese makes you feel you've lost all control....being able to say no and be OK about it ROCKS!!!
SW- 260 GW- 150 CW -138 Height - 5'5 RNY- St Josephs Hamilton July 17/2015 
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