OptiFast Diet
This Optifast diet is for the birds.
How did you handle 3 weeks on this? Can you give me some tips because my stomach is constantly grumbling.
Referral: March 2017, Orientation Humber River: June 2017, Meet Dr. Hagen: Aug 2017, Nurse, Social Worker, Nutritionist, Internist: Nov 2017, Sleep Study: Dec 2017, Follow up Nurse, Social Worker: Jan 2018, Follow up Dr. Hagen: Mar 2018, Second Sleep Study with CPAP machine: April 2018, Start Optifast (3 weeks): April 2, 2018, Follow up Internist: April 2018, SURGERY: April 23, 2018
Hw: 340, Pre-Op Weight (start of Opti) 315, SW 299 CW 218
Opti sucks! I only had to do it for 2 weeks but did find after the first week I wasn't hungry anymore. Hang in there, it will get better! Your surgery date will be here before you know it, good luck!
Orientation July, Surgeon consult Sept, Internist Nov, RD/RSW/RN Dec.
RNY March 2, 2018 HRRH Pam (49 / 5'5 ½)
HW: 237, PreOpti: 226, Opti: -10, M1: -20, M2: -12, M3: -13, M4 -10, M5 -9, M6 -7, M7 -2, M8 -3, M9 -1 CW 138
I'm starting tomorrow I hope I don't find it too hard. My surgery is April 24 in Guelph.
Good luck. We can support each other !!
Referral July/17 242 lbs Orientation Oct.26/17 Nurse Nov.17/17 Dietitian Dec.4/17 Psychiatrist/Social Worker Dec.4/17 Nurse Jan.9/18 Dietitian Jan.9/18 Psychiatrist Jan.29/18 Dietitian Feb.22/18 224 lbs Start Optifast April 10th 224 lbs Surgery April 24th Guelph General Hospital.
I am starting on Thursday and my surgery is on April 26 at Guelph as well.
Good luck!!
TWH: Referral November '16, Orientation - April '17, Social Worker - June '17, Nurse - June '17, Nutrition Class - Aug '17 - Psychologist - October '17 - Nutrition Assessment - Nov '17 - Transfer to Guelph - Feb '18 -Surgeon - Dr. Reed, Start Optifast April 12, 2018 - Surgery - April 26, 2018
That's awesome, who is your surgeon?
Good luck
Referral July/17 242 lbs Orientation Oct.26/17 Nurse Nov.17/17 Dietitian Dec.4/17 Psychiatrist/Social Worker Dec.4/17 Nurse Jan.9/18 Dietitian Jan.9/18 Psychiatrist Jan.29/18 Dietitian Feb.22/18 224 lbs Start Optifast April 10th 224 lbs Surgery April 24th Guelph General Hospital.
Dr. Reed, yours?
TWH: Referral November '16, Orientation - April '17, Social Worker - June '17, Nurse - June '17, Nutrition Class - Aug '17 - Psychologist - October '17 - Nutrition Assessment - Nov '17 - Transfer to Guelph - Feb '18 -Surgeon - Dr. Reed, Start Optifast April 12, 2018 - Surgery - April 26, 2018
Mine is Dr. Bhojani
Referral July/17 242 lbs Orientation Oct.26/17 Nurse Nov.17/17 Dietitian Dec.4/17 Psychiatrist/Social Worker Dec.4/17 Nurse Jan.9/18 Dietitian Jan.9/18 Psychiatrist Jan.29/18 Dietitian Feb.22/18 224 lbs Start Optifast April 10th 224 lbs Surgery April 24th Guelph General Hospital.
Hi Joannab:
How are you doing on your Optifast? Everyone says it gets easier, well not for me! Stomach constantly grumbling and difficult to ignore. I try to fill the stomach with water or broth and it works for...10-15 minutes and then it starts again. I have to admit not the easiest thing I've ever had to do but I'm trying to look at the big picture. Starting the countdown to surgery and I'm excited and freaking out at the same time.
I hope you are doing well?
Referral: March 2017, Orientation Humber River: June 2017, Meet Dr. Hagen: Aug 2017, Nurse, Social Worker, Nutritionist, Internist: Nov 2017, Sleep Study: Dec 2017, Follow up Nurse, Social Worker: Jan 2018, Follow up Dr. Hagen: Mar 2018, Second Sleep Study with CPAP machine: April 2018, Start Optifast (3 weeks): April 2, 2018, Follow up Internist: April 2018, SURGERY: April 23, 2018
Hw: 340, Pre-Op Weight (start of Opti) 315, SW 299 CW 218
Good morning
I am surprisingly doing really well on the Opti, I sip on mine all day long and it keeps me full. If i have a tinge of hunger I make sure I take a drink of the Opti. I tried the broth once and it didn't really satisfy me so I haven't had any since and I haven't had anything else and not having any problems. I mix my vanilla and chocolate together so its not as sweet and because I don't like the vanilla by itself very much.
I think if I finished the Opti quick I would be more hungry though.
I am so excited for surgery, less than a week for me and yours is the day before mine. You don't have much time to go, you can do it. Yes, remember the outcome and the reason we are all doing this 
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Message me if you want to chat more. Look forward to hearing your updates and keeping in touch.
Referral July/17 242 lbs Orientation Oct.26/17 Nurse Nov.17/17 Dietitian Dec.4/17 Psychiatrist/Social Worker Dec.4/17 Nurse Jan.9/18 Dietitian Jan.9/18 Psychiatrist Jan.29/18 Dietitian Feb.22/18 224 lbs Start Optifast April 10th 224 lbs Surgery April 24th Guelph General Hospital.
Just restating above I had to do it for 3 weeks too, and after the first few days the hunger did go away, just make sure you drink lots too and add in the allowed items like broth, SF Jello etc. Spacing of shakes makes a difference too, I was doing one first thing, then trying to space no more than 4 hours apart. You can do this!
57 - 6'0" - HW:288 SW:260 CW:185
TWH: Referral Aug. '16, Orientation - Nov. 30 '16, Surgeon Oct. 6 '17, Start Optifast Feb. 5'18 - Surgery Feb. 26'18
Opti -25; M1 -23; M2 -17; M3 -7; M4 -5; M5 -5; M6 -6; M7 -0; M8 -2; M9 -0; M10 -2; M11-0; M12-4;
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