Opti Day 3...I should have listened....

Im on day 3 of opti today and I tried the dreaded Vanilla...I should have listened and stuck to the chocolate.  I'm actually really enjoying the chocolate.  I was worried the opti phase was going to be awful because of these dreaded shakes, not the case!!  Although, the Vanilla tastes like playdough...28 more days!

You poor thing... BUT add some cocoa powder to the vanilla, tastes like chocolate!!! problem solved, good luck!

I thought the same thing about the vanilla... I did the 50/50 split.

Put in a table spoon of decaf coffee crystals and it was better :-)

I didn't go for vanilla, but I've heard of adding some SF Jello, or orange flavoring to make it taste like a creamcicle.  Or you can try mixing half and half with chocolate, see how that tastes.

Cathy

I too am doing the opti fast. I am on day 4 and hate the vanilla. I like the chocolate with coconut extract or decaf coffee. I have to do the shakes for 21 days and I thought that was long. Inbox me if you want to share experiences. I wont lie I cry sometimes.

Where did you buy your opti ?? I'm from the Peterborough area as well and although I don't have a surgery date yet, I'm still waiting for an orientation session appt actually. So I'm pretty new to the whole process but I'm hoping eventually I will get my surgery date and I'd be nice to follow someone from my area who is also going through the process.

You order your opti at your surgeons appointment.   They will tell you how long you need to be on it.

Do you know where you will be having your orientation? You can always phone them and ask to be put on a waiting list or cancellation list.   If its Humber then they will certainly try to get you in if you phone and ask.  worth a shot!

It is Humber and I have called and left a message requesting to be added to their cancellation list if they have one :

Mazey,

Hang in there you can do it. 28 days to go. Sorry the vanilla is so bad. I'm with you chocolate is always my favorite. 

Robin