My last day of my old life!

Of regular food. Of sneaking in some candy. Of having 4 pieces of toast at one time. Of eating whatever I want without guilt. I got a call from my PCP today that my pre-op blood work showed that I was low in Potassium...that happens from time to time...no wonder I have been so tired. Anyway, she wanted me to quickly get in a couple days of those big horse pill before surgery. Tomorrow I start the liquid diet for 2 days and then surgery, so like I said, today is my last day of my old life. I thought about what did I want to eat today that I really shouldn't and it had to be candy....I just hope I will be able to resist my candy in the future...I think that will be my hardest challenge.

Hey Sally, when you are able to do so post op, try taking 300 mcg or so of Chromium picolinate. It really kills the sugar cravings! Even if it's right in your face. Gabriella

thanks, I will remember that. I also used to have something from a heath store that was for sugar cravings. Hopefully I won't even want it though..that was one thing I remember about Optifast...I went without candy over a year.

Sorbee has some tasty hard candies and they are all SF. I figure to keep a few around to ward of the wants when it comes to candy! Good luck Sally, show me the way! Gayle Queen of Yarn Balls

Thanks, I will--Just follow the yellow brick road! I am skipping along in my ruby slippers just ahead of you!

Sally, no doubt it will be hard right away but it will only get easier and with us behind you and in the same struggle we can do anything!! Bethany AKA Da Offishal Riddler and Bertha 11 Days into NewPouch and feeling great! -25 lbs!!!! Yayyyy A riddle a day will keep the Marchers pounds AWAY!

Thanks! I will be right here every day looking for encouragement if I think I need it and giving it wherever needed too.

I have a feeling you'll be able to resist the candy. You most likely won't even have cravings for it. Your new life is just around the corner...lucky you! Karen

I have a feeling you'll be able to resist the candy. You most likely won't even have cravings for it. Your new life is just around the corner...lucky you! Karen

Thanks so much--we are all lucky I think! I have less of my life left than most of you, so I want it to be QUALITY!