Opti-fast
on 1/21/18 6:03 pm - Courtice, Canada
I've only ever head of it coming in powder form. You have to mix it with water. It only stays good for 4 hours at room temperature and 24 hours refrigerated. According to the info from my Centre which is Toronto Western Hospital.
Karen
Hey, did your referral to orientation really that long. I am looking at your signature and it seem so long. I have the same facility so am just asking.
Hw: 350. Referred January 16th 2018 to TWH. Orientation February 12th 2018.Social Worker February 28th 2018. Nurse March 12th 2018.Nutritionist Class March 12th 2018. Psychiatrist April 20th 2018. Dietician May 23rd 2018.
on 1/22/18 5:05 am - Courtice, Canada
Unfortunately, it did. I received a letter the beginning of May with a questionnaire that had to be filled out and returned within a week. The letter also contained my orientation date.
Good luck,
Karen
Dumb question, where/how do you add in the Signature info?
I'm having surgery Feb. 26 at TWH and my original referral was August 2016, so I'm probably the longest timeline.
Michelle
on 1/22/18 11:58 am - Courtice, Canada
You might not be the longest. I'm still looking at an 8 month wait before surgery. Hoping for a cancellation.
As for the signature, click on the gear thingy at the right, then click settings. You'll come to a spot that shows 2 tabs general and message boards. Click on message boards and there you are. Hope it works for you!
Thanks for the help hadn't looked there, for me the long wait had to do with BMI of only 38.5, but every comorbidity on the list.
57 - 6'0" - HW:288 SW:260 CW:185
TWH: Referral Aug. '16, Orientation - Nov. 30 '16, Surgeon Oct. 6 '17, Start Optifast Feb. 5'18 - Surgery Feb. 26'18
Opti -25; M1 -23; M2 -17; M3 -7; M4 -5; M5 -5; M6 -6; M7 -0; M8 -2; M9 -0; M10 -2; M11-0; M12-4;
I don't believe you are allowed milk.
It is mixed with cold water.
Referral - May 31/17; Orientation - June 15/17; First Appt Nurse - June 26/17; Bloodwork and ECG - June 27/17; Sleep Study - July 5/17; Dietician Appt - July 10/17; Counsellor Appt - July 10/17; Abdominal Ultrasound - July 10/17: Endoscopy/Colonoscopy - July 25/17; Second Dietician Appt - September 14/17; Internist Appt - October 2/17; Meet the Surgeon - November 21/17; Pre Surgery Nutrition Class - January 12/18; Surgery - January 16/18