Optifast liquid diet?

khuuxo · October 13, 2016

Well day 3 of my Optifast out of my 4 weeks. I am struggling today I took a nibble of my 3 yr Olds pizza like a tiny nibble. Is this going to affect me?? I feel so guilty so so guilty. It's not going to happen again!! Please no judgement I just want to know I'm not a complete mess up.

This is the hardest thing I've ever done. Feed my kids and not eat with them. My will power is being tested.

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rolosmom7 · October 13, 2016

I don't think 1 nibble is going to kill you - if it was really just a nibble. Get back on your pre op horse, and just remember that 3 days post op a pizza nibble could cause a leak, which could kill you.

khuuxo · October 13, 2016

Thank you. Absolutely it was definitely a nibble lol the second I did it I regretted it. I can and will do this. Life's to short to live it the way I have been I am young with kids they deserve a better me

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rolosmom7 · October 13, 2016

Thank you. Absolutely it was definitely a nibble lol the second I did it I regretted it. I can and will do this. Life's to short to live it the way I have been I am young with kids they deserve a better me

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Yep!! We all can and will do this!

khuuxo · October 13, 2016

100% I am lucky to have found these support groups

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KristenLe · October 13, 2016

@@khuuxo This may be one of the hardest things I've done. It sucks but if you get through this just think of how much better off you'll be post-op. You'll already have good control over food rather than it controlling you. If there's anything other than shakes you can have - prepare and have them readily available. I can have broth so I've made my own (tastes much better than store bought). If you can have sf Jello - make sure to have some in the frig. While my SO is eating his supper - I'll have broth. He feels horrible but it's okay - this is only temporary - I can handle it! You can too! 4 weeks seems like an eternity but it'll go by fast and get you started off in the right direction. A nibble of pizza is not going to harm you pre-op. Anymore than a nibble and you may trigger even more carb cravings. Stay strong!!!

khuuxo · October 13, 2016

Thank you for your understanding. Kudos to you for eating with your hubby even though you can not have what he's having. I can have sf Jello and broth as well what a good idea I will save my cup for supper time.

I am determined. But I question so much of how determined when that instinct and habit of picking while I cook or when my son is done his plate lol. This is sooooo different and really breaking habits. I am addicted to food and I never realized that more so than now by being on this diet.

When is your surgery?

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thisisthenewme · October 13, 2016

Well day 3 of my Optifast out of my 4 weeks. I am struggling today I took a nibble of my 3 yr Olds pizza like a tiny nibble. Is this going to affect me?? I feel so guilty so so guilty. It's not going to happen again!! Please no judgement I just want to know I'm not a complete mess up.

This is the hardest thing I've ever done. Feed my kids and not eat with them. My will power is being tested.

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Hi!

I'm doing to assume you are in Ontario if you're having to do Optifast. I'm in Peterborough and had my surgery oct 3. I had 3 weeks of optifast and alao had to prepare dinner for my hubby and 2 year old. It sucked. The whole time. Being at work was better then at home. It took me a long time to figure out the spacing to help curb the cheating at dinner. I would have my 'dinner' shake at 3pm so I wasn't so hungry preparing dinner and then have my 'snack' shake after everyone was done or just as they were finishing dinner. Honestly I still have almost a whole case left, that's how much I sucked at it. I do wished I could have done better. Telling myself it is a prescription and the goal is to reduce my liver helped. Just do your best. They never even asked me how the diet went when I went in for surgery. Just saying. Good luck. Oh and as for now, so much easier. I can cook and I don't even care if I eat anything. Just not hungry.

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khuuxo · October 13, 2016

Yes I am in Ontario belleville !

Today is better day 4 and don't seem hungry this morning. I have been eating broth and Jello when they have they're meals . I am definitely telling myself I have to do this... it's for the better right!!

How are you feeling my surgery is Nov 7

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thisisthenewme · October 13, 2016

Belleville, nice!! Yes, it is for the better. Surgery and recovery will go so much smoother by following the diet.

I feel great! Everyday since surgery gets noticeably better. I will let you know, the first 36-48 hours were hard, but the staff and nurses I had were amazing. Take your pain meds BEFORE you need them. When I wasn't sure if I was in pain or nauseous, I just asked for both! Walk as much as you can. You'll do great! I can tell by how well you're doing now :-)

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KristenLe · October 13, 2016

Thank you for your understanding. Kudos to you for eating with your hubby even though you can not have what he's having. I can have sf Jello and broth as well what a good idea I will save my cup for supper time.

I am determined. But I question so much of how determined when that instinct and habit of picking while I cook or when my son is done his plate lol. This is sooooo different and really breaking habits. I am addicted to food and I never realized that more so than now by being on this diet.

When is your surgery?

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@@khuuxo My surgery is Tuesday (10/18). It can't come soon enough!!! I'm allowed 5 shakes a day but don't usually drink more than 3 (sometimes only 2). It would make me feel alot better if the weight was melting off - but it is still up and down (fluctuating) daily. I'm actually surprised at how well I've done on the liquid diet - I never thought I'd be able to do it. It is not easy by any means but I haven't even turned into a miserable b*tch (yet!!). lol I don't have children but a few times I was tempted to sneak a piece of chicken I give to my dogs. :-)