4 days post op

[Collene 3]

Wow, where do I start?

My name is Collene, I am 48 years old 5'4" and prior to my Optifast I weighed 304lbs. I waited 2 and a half years for this surgery!!! My original req got lost so needless to say i kinda thought this would never happen.

i did the optifast for 3 weeks and I lost 16lbs.

The first day of the optifast was a breeze but it got tougher, I was very hungry to say the least. I did it though with little cheating. I'm not gonna lie and say I didn't. They didn't even weigh me before my surgery, I was like are you kidding!!?? So I got a nurse to weigh me so at least I would know.

Surgery went well, the only issue was my blood pressure. They got it down though and everything went smoothly. I get transferred to my room, I had a private room of which I was surprised. Apparently all bariatric patients get a private room. I kinda had wished there was someone there to connect with, but it was all good. I am surprised how much I was left on my own. Anyways I managed and now I'm home.

I'm not hungry but I know I have to eat so I am!! I managed to get all my Vitamins in liquid form, I also got liquid whey Protein which has 42 grams in one shot. You can get it at the Vitamin Shoppe in Buffalo. It is an excellent source of protein.

[gra5u5 30]

Sounds like everything went well for you. Congrats! I go for surgery on Feb. 19th. I'm looking forward to being on the losers bench as well. Good luck with your journey!

[mitzie46 116]

Welcome Colene and congrats. I am still preop and hoping to have my surgery in May. This is a great site for information and support.

[Collene 3]

Thanks ladies!! The 19th, your close!! Where are you having your surgery?

May will come very quickly, you'll see. I have not figured out this site yet and I do not know how to post pics or do much of anything!!

[ElleG 394]

Congrats and welcome!!

[gra5u5 30]

Colleen,

I'm having my surgery done in Norman, Ok. It's a couple hours from where I live, but had to go with the doc the insurance recommended. I am on the preop liquid diet until Tuesday. I hope I do as well as you!

[Pam Peltz 56]

I start my pre-op clear liquid diet in the morning and surgery is Wednesday. I cannot believe it. Next two days at work are going to drag. So anxious to be on the slimming side!!

[Collene 3]

Wow that's a very short time to be on the pre op shakes, I was on them for three weeks. All the best to you!!

[agirlofaith 71]

I start my pre-op clear liquid diet in the morning and surgery is Wednesday. I cannot believe it. Next two days at work are going to drag. So anxious to be on the slimming side!!

Only 2 day?! I've been on my preop diet for a week now and have surgery Wednesday also!! Preop hasn't been bad, 3 oz meat, low carb yogurt, Protein shakes, cottage cheese yellow cauliflower and broccoli and cups of fruit. I've lost 15# so ill take it!