Starting Optifast
VSG on 05/11/12
Brenda, I'm on week 2 of Optifast & I actually kind of like it, believe it or not. I prefer the Chocolate but I just add a tsp of cocoa powder to the Vanilla if feel like it. So far, I really like the taste of Chocolate Opti with cold, decaf coffee or Caramel SF flavouring. The SF Cookie Dough flavouring is yummy in either one & so is the Cinnamon Coffee Cake SF flavouring. The more crushed ice you put in it, the more it tastes like a real milkshake. It sure helps when you have to do it for 4 weeks, like I do!
I'll be waiting to hear what you think of it. I wasn't too crazy about it the first day or two but now I like it, so I hope you do too. It makes the time pass easier although I'm still craving food (I thought that would have stopped by now, but I guess not). Oh well, only 2 more weeks to go!
Deb
I'll be waiting to hear what you think of it. I wasn't too crazy about it the first day or two but now I like it, so I hope you do too. It makes the time pass easier although I'm still craving food (I thought that would have stopped by now, but I guess not). Oh well, only 2 more weeks to go!
Deb
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on 4/25/12 1:22 pm - Peterborough, Canada
on 4/25/12 1:22 pm - Peterborough, Canada
RNY on 10/19/12
Optifast means your coming down the home stretch....... super!
RNY on 04/18/12
You can do it!! Just make sure you get them into you. My liver didn't shrink and it's mostly due to the fact that I was only on OPTI 2 wks and I didn't take enough. Best advice I can offer is EXTRACTS!! lol
It gets better.
xoxox
Brenda M
Orientation Apr. 20, 2011 -- Nurse Practitioner May 3,2011
1st Surgeon Consult (as I had health issues) June 3, 2011
Social Worker June 7, 2011 -- Nutritionist & Psyco Assessment both on July 27, 2011. -- Sleep Study Feb. 3, 2012 -- Appointment with Dr. Okrainec (surgeon) Mar. 2, 2012 -- Start Optifast April 4, 2012 -- Surgery TWH April 18, 2012.
Yah Brenda, FINALLY! What a negotiator you are, making a deal on your optifast days. You are too much. Thats a first you didnt learn on the forum.
You must have read thousands of posts on optifast so I am sure you know what you are in for. I didnt mind it really, just preferred the chocolate. May 14th is so soon.
I am so happy for you. You are in the last stage before your new life starts!!.
You must have read thousands of posts on optifast so I am sure you know what you are in for. I didnt mind it really, just preferred the chocolate. May 14th is so soon.
I am so happy for you. You are in the last stage before your new life starts!!.
I am on week 2 of 3weeks. It took me 3 to 4 days to get used to them. Timing is everything. Do not let more than 4 hours pass between opties. I found the orange extract is good in the chocolate and the coconut extract in the vanilla. I just stuck with those. Eat your approved veggies, it will help with constipation. I took metamucal capsules in the beginning, but found I did not need them afterall.
Cravings for real food comes and goes. I find if I stick with an optifast every 4 hours, I survive. Enjoy
Cravings for real food comes and goes. I find if I stick with an optifast every 4 hours, I survive. Enjoy