Do you think it's ok that I am only drinking 3 Optifast shakes a day instead of 4?

Do you think it's ok that I am only drinking 3 Optifast shakes a day instead of 4?

I can only get 3 down a day.

I know some people have only drank 3 per day, but you should really try for all 4. You need the nutrients that are in the shakes. Try scheduling them a bit different to try to get the 4th in.

Cathy

My Optifast instructions from HRRH were very clear that you must have no less than the 4 per day. I saw someone that made 1 and 1/3 at each meal for 3 meals a day so she could get them all in. Maybe you could try doing that if you are having trouble.

I had an adverse reaction to opti so was only ever able to get 3 a day. I ended up slightly dehydrated but no other ill effects. If you are not hungry enough to down it then don't worry about it

I had trouble sometimes, so I made them a little more concentrated so that the volume was more manageable.

MY OPINION.....GET THAT 4TH ONE DOWN!!!

If you have to make a pudding out of it, or water it down or plug your nose or whatever. The 4 together are nutritionally calculated to keep you healthy and to shrink your liver. Failing to do this step properly (and NOT by the advice and guidance of your team) could result in you not being in good health for surgery OR (and I've heard of this happening recently) failure to be able to complete a surgery after being opened up in the O.R due to and enlarged liver. This diet isn't based on suggestions, it is serious stuff you need to take it seriously. You are going to be asked to do MANY things in this journey that you wont enjoy, and that are hard....opti is only your first.

I'm not sure how many weeks you are suppose to be doing it for, but PLEASE speak with your clinic. If they say its ok, or suggest alternate ways you can deal with your nutrition...that's fine. But don't take it upon yourself to alter the instructions, just BE SAFE

I'm only on day 3 of 3 weeks, that's why I am asking now. I will choke down the 4th just to be safe. I was just checking to see if others had less than 4 a day.

Thanks everybody

I only ever had 3 but that's just me.

I was on Opti for 3 weeks prior to surgery as well and most days only got 3 shakes in.  I lost 27 lbs prior to surgery, 108lbs to date.  I told the surgeon about only getting 3 a day in and he was fine with it as long as I was getting enough water in.

Good Luck...you are gonna LOVE your new life

I had several days during my 3 weeks of Opti where I had only 3 shakes, instead of 4. Do your best to get all 4 but if you fall short, it likely won't cause any harm.

There is nothing magical in Opti that makes your liver shrink or otherwise preps you for surgery. The idea is to help you lost some weight, and it is the weight loss that will help your liver shrink and be less slippery for surgery.

Keep plugging away!