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I used the magic bullet with my Optifast this morning - so much more tolerable.

However I cheated last night and got a chicken sandwich from buffalo wild wings, I was literally starving.

They should do introduce you to optifast a better I think and not just cold turkey no food. Today I have sugar free Jello with me, so it should help I hope.

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try the Atkins shakes the have 17 - 19 g in them. work hard to stay on track make sure you are drinking your Water every 15 minutes i know your eyes will float out of your head but keep sipping all of this hardship is for a better you and YOU ARE WORTH EVERY STUGGLE!!! You are not alone, we are will you!!!!!!! :rolleyes:

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Hahaha sex toy.

I've been thinking about getting the Magic bullet (blender). Do you like it much better than a normal blender?

Also, I can understand how you feel about the liquid diet. Luckily my 2 week pre op diet is only two meals of Protein drinks or bars. Then I get to eat one meal a day. (low fat, low carb meal).

but I'm not to worried about it. I think the one thing that has helped me is being on Weight watchers since March. I've totally changed the way I eat. Making better food choices and finding other things low cal./low fat that satisfy my hunger. If I'm really wanting something to eat or something sweet, I turn to greek yogurt with honey. My fav.

I don't feel so deprived from eating what use to be 'normal" food for me, like pizza, hamburgers, chinese and so on. Sure i might have that once or twice a month, but I may go 2 weeks not eating any fast food or junk. But when I do eat it, its only one meal and much smaller than I use to eat.

I think learning how to eat again is the hardest part. It's a mind game. One game I don't want to lose.

Good luck with your pre op diet. Hope it gets easier for you.

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I have a blender as well. I like this because its fast and easy cleanup. It also comes with the 4 cups with lids -- so I pour the Optifast in with ice and a couple of seconds on the magic bullet and its good to go.

I am friggin hungry though. It isn't that filling all day long even with Jello

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Oh, Britney, I know how hard this phase is. I remember!!!! I was just sleeved on 6/6. I was soooo hungry pre-op! LOL But it is soooo worth it. You can do it!!! It will be over before you know it. I'm rooting for you!!!

I have a blender as well. I like this because its fast and easy cleanup. It also comes with the 4 cups with lids -- so I pour the Optifast in with ice and a couple of seconds on the magic bullet and its good to go.

I am friggin hungry though. It isn't that filling all day long even with Jello

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Do you have to drink the Optifast? Can you try something different that might be more filling?

I plan on drinking Special K Protein drinks and bars.

Not sure what I will use after surgery, becasue I know I will need more Protein then.

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