Greetings!

I haven't had my surgery yet (dec 22) but in the 5 weeks before Optifast started, I practiced eating as we will have to after surgery: I increased the number of meals, reduced the amounts, had shakes as replacement meals and emphasized proteins. and of course eliminated sugar and greatly reduced carbs.

There have been 2 main benefits thus far. I am comfortable with how the new routine will go and I lost 16 pounds before officially starting the program, so it is all to the good.

Good luck and keep us posted on your progress.

Sharon

Thanks Sharon.  Good for you on the 16 lbs and good luck with your surgery.  I'll watch the boards as your surgery date nears to see how you're are doing.

 WTG on making this decision. Wishing you the best. 

Now as far as the other posters, I would like to say thank you.  I am needing to kick my a$$ into gear RIGHT NOW!

Hi there.  Looks like you've done quite a good job already and your surgery is coming up soon.  Good luck to you!