Tomorrow is last day on Opti....

Laurie2013
on 4/20/13 9:23 am - Canada

RNY on 04/22/13

Well here it is.....after 3 weeks of just Opti shakes (which I thought I would never see the end) it has come! Tomorrow is my last day! My surgery is Monday morning bright and early! I do have to admit I am more scared now that I have ever been throughout this process as now it is real....I'm not second guessing my decision but I guess I'm more scared...and a little bit excited at the same time!

To all the people who will be starting Opti enjoy the ride! I did have days were I just wanted to quit and eat everything I could get your hands on....it was not easy BUT I DID IT!!!! Keep your eye on the prize! My motto for my whole 3 weeks was "Short term pain for long term gain!" that has kept me motivated!

And to those post Op....save some room for me on the bench I"m coming over!!!!!

Referral -11/22/2011 , Orientation - 1/26/2012, NUT, RN, SW - 3/23/2012 , Met Dr. Mamazza - 2/26/2013, Start Opti - 4/1/2013, PATTS - 4/17/213, Surgery - 4/22/2013

kristaeb
on 4/20/13 9:33 am

Congrats to you Laurie on the opti ride. Now another journey begins for you on Monday. You will be in good hands. Good luck and keep us posted....Take care Krista...

Refered Jan 15/13..Surgery June 27/13 , Dr Hagan.

Joanne D.
on 4/20/13 9:41 am - Canada

All the best!

referral from GP July 2012 Orientation October 2012 SW initial Dec 2012 Nurse Prac. Dec 2012 Nutrition Initial Jan 2012 Nutrition Jan 2012 Psycho social Jan 2013 Meeting with Surgeon Feb 22 2013 Surgery May 2nd ( Dr. Jackson TWH)

Carolyn43
on 4/20/13 9:40 am - Canada

Wishing you all the best with the surgery and moving over on the bench!

robbiesgramma
on 4/20/13 9:52 am - Canada

RNY on 04/26/13

I have 5 more days of Optifast left ...I also had 3 weeks. Surgery on Friday but it was worth it. I didn't find the Optifast that bad (once I started adding crystal light etc). I am now also getting very nervous. It will be so great when it is all done and we are on the bench. Take care .

JJ_
on 4/20/13 9:53 am

Way to go --- surviving Opti! All the best on Monday. Will send prayers on your behalf.

Judy

Patm
on 4/20/13 10:36 am - Ontario, Canada

RNY on 01/20/12

You have such a positive attitude towards opti, Congrats. It is not easy. You will do great with the surgery. Let us know how you are.

theadmin1
on 4/20/13 11:22 am - Belleville , Canada

thanks... I am on day 4 and feel just about ready to kill someone...anyone... still have a head ach, feeling a bit depressed today... crying for no reason... BUT I have read some of the old post from some of the vets... about various rants and posts.. some have made me laugh, some have been encouraging... all have been very helpful .... and I realize that I need to kick myself in the butt and suck it up... It's 2 bloody weeks, its also the start of the rest of my life.... now I am off to make my evening shake....

Teri