Very beginning stage

[kcadoret 81]

Jcmo I haven't been able to find sugar free Popsicles anywhere!!! I can find no sugar added....

My saviour has been pho broth. I can totally see how people have breakdowns, I've been having mini ones and deep revelations about myself every few days. I'm so desperate for a bite of something- right now it's a hamburger or shawarma. Fortunately (I guess) my parents have been really adamant that I don't put anything in my mouth that isn't on the list. I can't wait for surgery and afterwards I feel like it will be so different and as you say the challenges will be very different.

Thanks for the words @@jcmo

And

Congrats on meeting the surgeon @@anewme15 very exciting

[jcmo 40]

@kcadoret. Try looking for the sugar free freezies. That's what I used. I think I found them at Independent Grocers.

[kcadoret 81]

Thanks jcmo I'll check them out tomorrow!

[anewme15 40]

Thanks jcmo I'll check them out tomorrow!

@@kcadoret, did you find them at Independant ?

[kcadoret 81]

No... But it isn't really freezie season yet....

[jcmo 40]

@kcadoret. How are you making out on the Optifast? Only 5 days to go! Woohoo! You can do it!

[kcadoret 81]

Jcmo these 5 days can't past fast enough. I'm so done with the Optifast and this liquid diet. I'm trying to distract myself as much as possible because I keep thinking about how badly I want to eat a sandwich. I feel like the after op challenges will be less mental and more logistical.

Bring on Thursday!

[jcmo 40]

@kcadoret. I totally know how you feel. The sad part is you will be on liquids/soft foods for a long time. But at least you will have a few different flavours.

I'm 20days post up and pretty much still eat yogurt and Soup. I have tried deli meat, didn't sit well. Tried tuna. It was ok but still felt weird. food is definitely a challenge post op. But you aren't physically hungry. It's more head hunger. I am nauseous or queasy a lot. But that seems to be the new norm. I haven't vomited yet so that's good.

I know we have lots of challenges to overcome, but we can do it. ????

[Tintin 23]

THIS IS IT !!! Just had my last meal before starting the shakes. I am starting my Optimist tomorrow morning.....Yikes!

Got my sugar free Jello, Gum, Crystal Light, chicken broth, etc... Bring them on.....I will beat those shakes!

[jcmo 40]

@tintin. Woohoo! 3 wks til surgery! Way to go! Tomorrow starts a new beginning! Good luck and keep us posted!

[anewme15 40]

@@Tintin, rooting for you, so exciting! Keep us posted

[Tintin 23]

Had my first Optifast shake this morning. Was not as bad as I expected. This is somewhat encouraging. It was chocolate flavoured. I will try the vanilla later today.

[kcadoret 81]

@@Tintin I like the vanilla shake with a mixture of Water and coffee. The chocolate is also nice with some peppermint or coffee.

Best of luck

[laneydasilva 34]

So how are u