Day 1 of Optifast

I found the first three days the worst and after that it was smooth sailing. How are you preparing the Optifast?

When I made mine I would add more water and lots of ice. I used my Bullet and blended it till it was like a milk shake. I added raspberry SF syrup to the chocolate and instant decaf coffee crystals to the vanilla.

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Good luck

Ann

I'm on day 6 and I don't seem to have an issue. I am hungry though and I've been adding a couple ice cubes to my Opti and some sugar free carmel syrup from Starbucks to the chocolate.

I am a few steps behind you. I have been approved by the surgeon on my first visit last Monday... so far!
I have a question. From where do you purchase the Optifast? I know I don't need it yet but I am curious.
Thanks! Carol

Well, I made it through day 1! I didn't get a fourth shake in but I am determined to get all 4 in today. I woke up really hungry this morning and got through my opti pretty easily. I guess you will eat anything when you're hungry!

I have been mixing them up in the bullet with ice at home and using a shaker bottle (with the little whisk inside) at work. Either way, they're really not too bad. I find vanilla to be very sweet. I think my problem yesterday is I was too focused on getting them in like a 'meal' and then was getting frustrated when I couldn't finish them in 20 minutes. Today I will be mixing them up and sipping on them as long as needed to finish them off. No rushing.

Carol - you purchase Opti from your surgeon's office (depending on your centre) when you go for your last surgeon appointment. It's about $100 a week.