Optifast.... ?

Nikki101
on 9/6/14 2:01 am - Canada

RNY on 02/02/15

Trying the Optifast - one package sample, and have to report back to the dietician later this month because I have problems with aspartame....which is used to sweeten it. Currently half finished the mixed up glass.... feeling kinda icky. Is this normal? And has anyone else tried any other options? Once this part is sorted I get to move on to the surgeon appointments being scheduled!

Zizzler
on 9/6/14 4:54 am

RNY

First opti I drank I threw up 3 times - my body did not like it at all. I think I added too much water too. The second shake was a little better and by day 2 it was fine. Just add 3-4 ice cubes and experiment with the amount of water you add. Extracts and sf flavourings also help. I would give it a chance you may be ok after a day or so. Best of luck to you!

Highest: 320, Surgery: 255 (Aug/14), Lowest: 132, Current: 167, Goal: 155

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Coco2013
on 9/6/14 4:58 am, edited 9/6/14 4:58 am

Aspartame in drinks always gave me migraines. I never had that problem with the opti but I only had vanilla as im allergic to chocolate. Short term pain for a long term gain ( or loss lol)

Becky1228
on 7/31/17 12:04 pm

RNY on 08/16/17

Hey Nikki,

I just started my optifast and I find mixing the package with decaf coffee is really good, well I mean has good has it can get lol. It taste like a mocha!

my stomach wasn't too happy with me the first day either, hope it helps :)

best of luck

Becky