1st Opti
Lots, and lots, and LOTS of ice! I thinned mine out considerably, mixing with ice chips and water, and tossing in a flavoured syrup (caramel, raspberry, or coconut) for good measure. That made it work for me.
Keep your eyes on that prize and it'll all be worth it! Guaranteed! Good luck! (Oh, and remember the Metamucil helps immensely while on Opti!)
OTTAWA -- 2011 - Contemplated WLS Feb. 15, 2013 - GP Feb. 20 - lung functioning Feb. 22 - blood work Feb. 27 - Referral April 19 - orientation, bloodwork July 10 - nurse July 23 - rheumatologist (VSG) Sept. 12 - Behaviourist & Dietician Oct. 23 - Echocardiogram Nov. 6 - Pre-surgery Class Nov. 12 - Surgeon Jan 13, 2014 - Optifast (3 wks) Jan. 27 - PATTS Feb. 3, 2014 - Surgery (VSG)
HEIGHT: 5'5" HW 303 Pre-Opti 297 SW 271 GW 170 CW 200 (Feb. 8, 2018 - damn the regain!) VSG with Dr. Yelle
I did coffee in my vanilla and made it with warm water and a blender, it was my version of a vanilla latte! I also used some of the syrups now and then for a change.
In the chocolate, I added coconut extract and sometimes a little banana too - it wasn't horrible.
The first couple of days were the hardest for me, then it just got easier and easier.
I know that there are a lot of people who say they hate the OPTI, but there are plenty of us who didn't hate it that much.
Good luck.
Surgery Scheduled for December 19, 2013. MERRY CHRISTMAS TO ME!
Try some cinninnon or pumpkin spice with the vanilla, and I added mint extract to the chocolate. I did 4 weeks, it gets easier. Drink lots of water. You got this, before u know it 3 weeks will be over
Dale-Referral: October/12 ~ Orientation: January 2/13 ~ Nurse Practitioner: May 7/13 ~ Social Worker: May 7/13 ~ Sleep Test: May 23/13 ~ Nutrition Class: May 28/13 ~ Nutrition Assess: May 31/13~ Psychologist: June 24/13 ~ Surgeon: August 9/13 ~ Pre-OP: August 28,2013 ~ Surgery Date: September 12/13
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