We can have 2 Optifast bars instead of shakes so I do get to chew each day.  Plus we can have up to 2 cups of SF jello a day and up to 1 cup of either, celery, green peppers, cucumbers or lettuce.  So I can have a small salad.  But for dressing all I am allowed to have is red wine vinegar.  I add splenda to it and its not bad.

I'm not much of a jello fan but I do try to chew it.  But I love the veggies.

The biggest issue I have with Optifast is the price.  But it keeps me on the straight and narrow.

 I started my pre-op diet May 26th.  It is no more than 30 grams of carbs and at least 60-70 grams of protein.  So far, so good.  I have been using Atkin's Advantage shakes to up my protein, but I don't really care for shakes.  I have the Chocolate Royale--I put about 5 ounces in the freezer and then eat it like ice cream--it isn't the consistency of ice cream, but it is pleasant and takes awhile to eat and tastes like a fudgecicle.  

I am glad my doc didn't have me do Optifast or an all liquid diet--I would have done it, and I'm ready for all liquids after surgery.  I miss my daily banana & yogurt breakfast, but to limit the carbs I'd only get a couple of spoons of yogurt and a bite or 2 of a banana.  I might get some anyway, weigh the portions I'm allowed.

 HI...My date is 6-13-11..No where nervous or scared..just very emotional..boughtmost of my 2 week liquid diet supplies friday..and trying not to focus on food this week...its gonna be hard..but I am glad they added Centrum Silver Chewables to the vitamin list..YEAH!!

Hi, I am scheduled for June 6th. I go for my 2 week visit Tuesday May 24 and will find out all about my high protein diet, etc. I'm not really sure what to expect :D
Isn't this just the most exciting time???
Darinda

Hi my surgery date is June 3rd.

I started my liquid fast on the 18th....not easy...I hadn't realized how many emotions I have...food really is a tranquelizer of sorts.