butterfly22 0 Posted May 4, 2010 This is my first week on the supplements. Going better than what I thought. My surgery is scheduled for May 24th. I'm so excited. Taking one day at a time. Thankful for my wonderful supportive family and friends. Looking forward to the support on here and hoping that I will be able to offer someone else support as well. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buffismiles 0 Posted May 5, 2010 I am sorry. I am new to this forum and have been thinking about making this change for myself. What do you mean by supplements? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
butterfly22 0 Posted May 7, 2010 My surgery is scheduled for 5/24/10 and I started taking Optifast supplemnts - they are shakes and they have bars (kind of like a granola bar). I drink 5 shakes and 1 bar each day until surgery. This is to help lose weight before surgery - which will shrink the liver and make it easier for my surgeon to do his job. I had my first weigh in today (1 week and I've lost 9.1 pounds). I am so excited. Let me know if you have any other questions. Thanks! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
buffismiles 0 Posted May 7, 2010 9.1 lbs..................awesome! Way to go! Are you really hungry still? Is this a prescription that is given or can you buy it over the counter? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites