Optifast struggles
I'm on day 4 of Optifast. Day 1 was OK, day 2 was non-stop headache, day 3 diarrhea. Today I have been feeling good and thought the most difficult days of adjustment just might be coming to an end.
But thoughts of just throwing in the towel and eating what I want are creeping in this evening -- to the point of questioning even having the surgery.
I see my family Dr tomorrow, so no way am I going to give in tonight. [She's a great cheerleader for me]
Have others struggled with these thoughts on the run up to surgery?
Even though I am hungry, I also struggle to drink the 4th shake of the day. Push myself b/c I know I need the protein.
On a positive note, I love my homemade chicken stock - and who would have guessed iceberg lettuce tasted so great!
Stick with it! You can do this.
I'd try taking off my clothes and standing sideways in a mirror to remind me why I'm going through all of this. Think about how unhealthy you feel and how you long to have more energy for a better quality of life.
If you are as far through the process to be on Day 4 of Optifast, I'm sure you can do this. Don't ruin it now.
Referral: Feb 14/17; Processed: Apr 28/17; Hamilton Orientation: July 24/17; Pre-Nutrition: Oct 27/17; Re-Do Hamilton Orientation: Apr 29/19; Pre-Nutrition: May 17/19; Nurse: May 29/19; Blood work: Aug 2/19; EKG: Aug 1/19; Allergist: Aug 15/19; Abdominal Ultrasound: Sep 4/19; Dietician: Sept 9/19; Internist Dr. Taboni: Oct 10/19; Social Work: Nov 06/19; Endoscopy Consult: Nov 08/19; Gastroscopy: Nov 21/19; Meet Dr. Gmora: Dec 4/19 Pre-Op and Surgery Class: Jan 09/20 Surgery: Jan 13/20 OMG they moved it up to Jan 06/20