Day 7 of Optifast
So I was put on two weeks of Opti and it is going really well. I am not hungry at all and I am starting to feel better and see some slight changes...my face and ankles are a little smaller :) I have had a bit of constipation but the dietician said to get some benefiber. I have lost 1 lbs I am pretty much dropping a pound a day. Yaaay me !
Congrats...I found the Opti was the hardest of my journey. Did you find your favorite mixtures? Mine was orange extract with the chocolate and coconut extract with the vanilla.
I took 2 to 3 capsules of metamucil with every shake and had no constipation.
It won't be long now.
I took 2 to 3 capsules of metamucil with every shake and had no constipation.
It won't be long now.
Orientation Jan 8 2012 Group Nut/Surgery Class Jan 23 2012
1st Surgeon Meeting Feb 2 2012 Dr. Glazer Feb 9 2012
Social Worker Feb 23 2012 Psych/Nut/Nurse Mar 8 2012
2nd Surgeon Meeting Mar 28 2012 Optifast April 18 2012
RNY Surgery May 9 2012
Now if I could only grow an ass.....
1st Surgeon Meeting Feb 2 2012 Dr. Glazer Feb 9 2012
Social Worker Feb 23 2012 Psych/Nut/Nurse Mar 8 2012
2nd Surgeon Meeting Mar 28 2012 Optifast April 18 2012
RNY Surgery May 9 2012
Now if I could only grow an ass..... 
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on 8/13/12 3:39 pm - Straford, Canada
on 8/13/12 3:39 pm - Straford, Canada
Yeah! Great news! You can access the active ingredient of metamucil and benefiber called psyllium at the bulk barn and most grocery stores and some pharmacies (though most would rather sell the much more expensive pharmacautical product), it has no flavour and is easy to continue taking post surgery too (I found metameucil turned my pouch being too sweet).
Enjoy the ride! Regards, Ian
Enjoy the ride! Regards, Ian
That's awesome Nancy!!
Mind over matter is part of it, and finding a recipe and consistency that works for you is key.
Glad to hear that it's going well.
Dawn :)
Mind over matter is part of it, and finding a recipe and consistency that works for you is key.
Glad to hear that it's going well.
Dawn :)
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I am also on day 7 of Opti- have added flavouring to vanila- decaf coffee crystals, and sugarless flavourings from Home Sense and Starbucks work well--good luck on week 2 and for surgery--If you are at HRRH on Aug. 20 we may just meet up!!!!
referral Nov 23, 2011 orientation Dec 16 PATT Aug 9 OR DATE Aug. 20, 2012 ACHIEVED CLINIC GOAL Feb. 2013
That's awesome Nancy I'm so happy for you. I start my 2 weeks of diabetic boost tomorrow. I think I will get something incase I get constipated as well. Thank you for the reminder. Again so happy for you
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