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So I brought up in the meeting yesterday about trying the Optifast program in order to not put on any weight while we wait for surgery consultations and times. I'm terrified that I'll put on while we are not weighing in.

That brought me to considering Optifast. It's not cheap, at $125 per week. So I also started looking up Medifast, which is primarily the same deal. Full fast, with the option of one healthy lean meal a day. The shakes are much cheaper, with one week costing approx $88 (whi*****ludes $11 shipping charge). But I really don't know what to do, or which is a better option.

I've signed up for the Optifast Orientation class on March 30th, and figured I'd see what they have to say. Since I haven't lost my 10%, I'm going to have to meet with Dr. Ray, and apparently that is already atleast a 3 week wait after our classroom session finish, so I'm thinking that this might help in keeping me honest and also lose some more weight before surgery.

Anyone else feel like they are in the same situation?

I'm still 100% on the bypass. I like the fact that the dumping issue scares the beejezuz out of me and will prevent me from wanting to even be tempted by some of the foods.

hi ladies......I thought she was great. Each speaker has been VERY different and what that means to me is that each of us will have a different experience. I kind of like the idea of not having all of the replumbing. I'll check out the link that you included.:)D

So what did you guys think of the speaker? I was about 99.9% sure I was going sleeve. After listening to her, now I'm about 80%. Some of the things she said didn't jive with what I hear on the OH boards (like drinking alcohol so early, WW meals vs. pure protein, stomach already stretching, gulping water). I asked a few friends on here if they were able to do those things 7 months out and the answer was "NO!" One of the ladies sent me this page to look at. thought it was really interesting. Here is the link http://vsgfaq.wordpress.com/