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Good morning everyone. I'm still feeling a bit run down so today I decided to sleep in.
QOTD: WIP I like your Family Day plans. I have a doctor's appointment in the morning on Monday. He very kindly rescheduled to Family Day for the people that couldn't travel because the roads were bad this week. Probably most of the weekend will be taking it easy with a nice fire, a big cup of coffee/tea/Crio Bru, whichever I fancy.
The eats today at 4 years post-op are:
B. Coffee, drinking it now
L. Leftover Meg style sausage stew with a dollop of sour cream on top
D. Leftover flank steak, and a crab cake
S. Big cup of something warm and comforting by the fire.
CENTURY CLUB MEMBER at 6 months post-op.
Referral to Guelph Feb/13, Sleep study and all bloodwork and ultrasound May/13, orientation July/13. Nurse, NUT,SW Sept/13, 2nd NUT, nurse and SW, 3rd round and cleared for surgery Dec/13. Pre-op Apr 7/14, Surgeon May 2/14, Opti Jul 3/14, surgery Jul 17/14.
Good morning peeps!
Just a normal work day for me today but I'm happy it's Friday and plan to get out with my girlfriend this weekend to have some fun. I'm going to try to convince her to join a gym with me but that might be like talking to a wall.
QOTD: What do you have planned for Family Day? I'm still not used to this holiday but we do get the day off work so when my kids were younger we would always visit the grandparents and play some euchre or even board games and then have a meal with them. Now that they are older they would rather hang out with friends which I get, but I'm still going to cook something (probably a nice stir fry) and invite them over.
B - greek yogurt
S- 1/2 protein shake
L - 2 boiled eggs, salsa
S - turkey pepperette
D - roast chicken, cauliflower, mushroom soup sauce
S - cheese string
Enjoy the long weekend if you get one!
You can do it! 5 days to go now and you will be done Optifast forever. I had 4 weeks of it and actually didn't mind it but I too had to make sure I wasn't just sitting around thinking about real food. Looking back now I should have started sorting clothes by size so that once you have your surgery and start losing quicker,,,,, you can just start taking the items that don't fit to the donation bin 
If you are like me, you have drawers to go through so it will keep you busy for quite awhile. When you get tired of that,,,,,do anything listed in the other posts. Also shop for the vitamins, a food log book, and lots of liquids for your first couple post op weeks.
Keep asking for help here! Don't cave at this point!
WOW, that is incredible. Hang in there; a few more day. I just wanted to congratulate you on all of your hard work this far. I am behind you in the process and often wonder how I will handle the optifast. You have shown me that it is doable!
Get out of the house and go get a manicure - take a walk - visit a friend who will encourage you -go see a movie - just keep you eye on the prize and you will get through - you've done so well already!!! 20 lbs. Think how great you will feel after surgery and how your life will change. You are worth it and just keep focused on 6 days. I used to have a big chart of how many Optifast I had left to get through and I had great pleasure in marking off each shake as I went so I could visually see how close to the end that I was! You can do it!!!!
Thanks Ginny.
Yes, I have to admit I was debating about this pc bagel ( although it does have 5 gr protein - still not the same as pure protein!) Right, I've got some great breakfast ideas to create some yummy egg based stuff.
I always appreciate advice from the experienced ones here - thanks again!
Sunny
Thanks! Definitely one day at a time!
Sunny
Congratulations! It's a constant struggle and a lot of work.
Happy Valentine's Day!
Referral - May 31/17; Orientation - June 15/17; First Appt Nurse - June 26/17; Bloodwork and ECG - June 27/17; Sleep Study - July 5/17; Dietician Appt - July 10/17; Counsellor Appt - July 10/17; Abdominal Ultrasound - July 10/17: Endoscopy/Colonoscopy - July 25/17; Second Dietician Appt - September 14/17; Internist Appt - October 2/17; Meet the Surgeon - November 21/17; Pre Surgery Nutrition Class - January 12/18; Surgery - January 16/18
You are almost there. You are sooooo close!
Distract yourself. Have a long luxurious bath. Take a walk, keep moving - do whatever you can to calm and distract.
Have some hot tea, more broth - do whatever you need to do.
This is the hardest part. I've been there and I know.
You've got this.
Referral - May 31/17; Orientation - June 15/17; First Appt Nurse - June 26/17; Bloodwork and ECG - June 27/17; Sleep Study - July 5/17; Dietician Appt - July 10/17; Counsellor Appt - July 10/17; Abdominal Ultrasound - July 10/17: Endoscopy/Colonoscopy - July 25/17; Second Dietician Appt - September 14/17; Internist Appt - October 2/17; Meet the Surgeon - November 21/17; Pre Surgery Nutrition Class - January 12/18; Surgery - January 16/18
Hi all,
I'm 6 days away from surgery, been on Optifast since Jan 30th, and having a weak day. I keep thinking about food. I've done really well on the liquids, down 20 pounds, but my mind won't give me peace today. I've had broth, sf jello, black coffee and lots of water, but it hasn't helped. Any words of encouragement would be greatly appreciated! TTIA!
Feb 16/18 Orientation - Feb 20/19 Surgery
