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Now that I have a date and have started the Optifast, I find myself on the verge of a panic attack.  I started attending the meetings in Greenville in April, but the summer found me elsewhere and now the time is growing closer.  I can't seem to find all my notes from April (nutritionist).  Am I supposed to drink 48 oz of water with the Optifast or not?  Do I have to drink a total of 5 drinks and eat one dinner or can I drink less.  I find it difficult some days to drink all 5 Optifast drinks.  How much weight did you guys with Dr. Bour lose on the Optifast each week.  Any advice?

Hi,
Calm down, you will do just fine. 
answering some of your questions:
1. water - do call and ask the nut, they do not mind, really.  I do not remember, but I think we needed to drink 64 oz of water. No teas (except herbal), no coffee (except 1-2 cups decaff).
2. You MUST drink 5 drinks + small dinner.  It is important to load on protein and vitamins before surgery - you will heal faster.
3. everyone loses differently on the preop diet.  anything from 1-6 lbs a week,  very individual results.  As long as you follow the diet plan - you will lose as much as it is requierd of you. 
PM me if you want more info. 
Hala