Opti and Metameucil

Hi Linda;

If you find the metamucil isn't working or the consistency/flavour is not great I use Fiberific (with blue writing on the bottle). Zero taste and doesn't congeal at all. I got mine at National Nutrition over behind Leon's. It on sale right now too. Make sure you don't get the one with the probiotics added in - it does have a cloudy result.

http://www.nationalnutrition.ca/detail.aspx?ID=2297

I will be thinking about you! If you are up for it we are having coffee night next Tuesday. Bring your Opti if you want.

Kristie

When I went to GUelph to meet the surgeon the nurse suggested Metamucil. At my surgical class in windsor they mentioned metamucil or benefibre.

I'm one week into Opti, I'm using metamucil. I just make it up with water...goes towards my fluid volume for the day, and drink it. I've only been doing metamucil once a day, and has worked out well for me thus far.

I would suggest taking something, so you don't risk the chance of severe constipation, like I've heard, but up to you.

Hope this helps. Good luck!

I found the Opti to be thick enough on its own so I took the capsules. Started with 2 with each shake but after a couple days realised I was close to constipation so I took 3 instead and that was my magic number.

Thank you. I'm now on Day 3 and am actually enjoying the Opti. I have had a headache for two days, but it can also be from cutting out caffeine. I have never had a black decaf. and it's not bad - just milder.

I bought some Life Brand, no flavour, non-thickening powder at the store and put it in my morning shake. I was a bit constipated today and had forgotten until that moment. The shake was of the same consistency and tasted exactly the same.

I'm feeling great, no hunger and getting into the routine. I like the idea of 8, 12, 4 and 8 as it was more than 6 hours between lunch and dinner and then I was getting hungry. No broth yet either - 4 shakes a day seems to be enough.

I appreciate everyone's feedback. This is such a great site.

Linda