lilycat

Hi Thinner. I had my surgery in Mississauga yesterday morning and am doing great! I did not mind the taste of the Optifast as I mixed mine with ice, like Gaffer mentioned, and it does make it goes down easier. I cheated a bit but did my best with pre-op and lost 12 pounds prior to surgery. Now I am on the way! Keep trying and good luck to you!

Hi! I am having my surgery next week in Toronto and the doctor requires 2 weeks of Optifast prio to surgery. I am so bored of it and have been cheating. I know I should follow it but I dream of food all the time. Has anyone else had this problem? I know it is only for 2 weeks but for me it is too difficult... Any suggestions? Thank you!:help:

thanks for you kind words puppy. How are you dong on your pre-op diet?

Thanks Alex. You are very right. I will remember what you said to me for the next 7 days whenever I feel like eating something other than Optifast or steamed veggies. Appreciate your blunt reply!!

Hi! I started my Optifast on Wednesday and am going crazy with cravings...Not sure I can do this. How are you doing so far?

Hi! I have started the Optifast on November 7th and my surgery is on Wednesday November 21st. I can't get through a day without eating more than what I am supposed to. I am not doing bad as I am not eating junk food but I am not supposed to eat at all, just Opti. I am so hungry I can't think of anything but food. Has anyone else had this problem? Can anybody help?

Hi Lindylou! I think it is great that all three of you are having this done at the same time. It is nice to have someone there for the whole journey. I am so happy my sister and I will have it done together. We keep thinking of all the new clothes we can buy a year from now. Have you had a consult with the doctor and the clinic TLBC? I have read from other posts that the doctor there is nice. Will you have your surgery in the hospital or in the actual clinic there? My sister and I went for a consult in Toronto at the surgical weight loss centre. They do the surgery in the clinic. I am so darn nervous about the surgery. My sister has no fears of it but worries about the fills. I guess I will start the Optifast after halloween so I can still eat some candy. Please let me know how you and your sister and daughter do I wish all of you all the best! Linda

Hi Lindyloo. My name is Linda and I remember, way back when, the milkman on our street always used to sing Lindy-Loo, I love you. I think it is great you are coming to Toronto with family to have this done. My sister and I are going to have this done in Toronto also, just a different clinic on November 21st. I am so scared about the actual surgery but so excited to think of myself as being slim in the future. What made you decide to come all the way to Toronto to have this done? Are you all ready for it? Take care!