Optifast
Hello..
I had a gastric bypass Feb 2017.
I've made some pretty crappy decisions over the last 365 days. I have managed to gain quite a bit of weight back.
I'm trying to get back on optifast. Is there not a way to get it...at all?
I have spoken with TWH nurses. I have spoken with my family doctor. So far no luck.
Anyone?
Referral: Sept/2015 Orientation: Dec/2015 Social Work: Jan/2016 Nurse: Mar/2016 Nutrition Class: Apr/2016 Psychometry: May/2016 Nutrition App: May/2016 Food Tracking: June/2016 Surgeon App: Oct/2016 Optifast: Jan/2017 Sugery: Feb/03/17 TWH.
If you are only 2 yr out call your centre and see the Dietitian. Optifast really is for pre op or the medical diet route. Speak to your GP as well to get into therapy. there is a reason why you are not losing. You need to deal with those demons. Seek therapy to see why you are eating . You can do it
Hello. I had a friend do an Optifast program with
VILLAGE HEALTH
OPTIFAST clinic85 Laird Drive, Suite 201 Toronto, Ontario M4G 3T7 T. 416 445 4459 F. 416 445 5130 E. [email protected] www.villagehealth.ca You are monitored by a Doctor. Not sure if they deal with PostOp patients you can call and ask. Good Luck!
You still have your tool, and it's time to make better choices. Start weighing your food, logging, and being accountable to yourself. Join us on the What Are You Eating Thread. There is great support there and it helps to keep your head in the game.
Like Leslie said, Optifast is more for pre-surgery. The point of Optifast is to shrink your liver to make the surgery safer. Start eating dense protein, like chicken breast, steak. If you have room after that, eat a little veg. Stay away from the carbs for now to stop the cravings. Talk to your Centre about seeing the SW to get guidance with eating issues. You can't live on Optifast for the rest of your life, so you have to develop new strategies. We are here for you. You've got this.
CENTURY CLUB MEMBER at 6 months post-op.
Referral to Guelph Feb/13, Sleep study and all bloodwork and ultrasound May/13, orientation July/13. Nurse, NUT,SW Sept/13, 2nd NUT, nurse and SW, 3rd round and cleared for surgery Dec/13. Pre-op Apr 7/14, Surgeon May 2/14, Opti Jul 3/14, surgery Jul 17/14.