Opti

smallisland
on 10/16/13 12:57 am - Canada
VSG on 10/30/13

Had my first glass of Vanilla Opti this morning and almost got sick to my stomach...not a good start.  Next glass I will definitley be adding some Crystal Light.  I wish i drank coffee and I would add some of it :(  Here's to hoping the next glass goes down better.

    

Referral Feb 2012, Orientation at Guelph Nov. 29/12, RN, SW and NUT Feb. 13/12, 2nd RN, SW and NUT April 26/13, Dr. Agarwal May 7/13, SW May 22/13. HW 334lbs, CW 269 lbs. Post-op nutrition course August 1/13, Dr. Jules Foute Nelong Sept 9/13, PATTS Oct 9/13, Opti Oct 16/13, Surgery Oct 30/13.

CBarnes11
on 10/16/13 1:50 am - Port Hope, Canada
RNY on 12/19/13

Hang in there.  I hear that adding some of the sugar free syrups can be helpful too.

Keep your eye on the prize.

em_dep_qua
on 10/16/13 2:05 am - Kitchener, Canada
RNY on 11/19/13
You can do it... do you have those sugar free torani syrups?

Referral sent - Jan 11/13  Orientation - Apr 4/13  Nurse & Dietitian - Apr 8/13 (287 lbs)   Food Class - Apr 10/13  Social worker - Apr 29/13   Nurse, Dietitian & Social worker - Jun 3/13 (284 lbs)   Meet Surgeon - Oct 31/13 (277 lbs)   Post-op food class - Nov 4/13   PATTS - Nov 6/13 & Nov 15/13   Surgery - Nov 19/13 (264 lbs)

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Nerak
on 10/16/13 2:34 am - Canada

OMG I am so sorry that you are dealing with that. I am on my last day of Opti but when I first started (I chose all vanilla) I thought I would no way be able to stick to it since I also felt like gagging just at the smell! Here's what helped me survive:

 

I always made my Opti with about 4 ice cubes and alternated between making it with decaf coffee and/or 1-2 tbsp. of cocoa. I didn't have alll my shakes with cocoa but about 1-2 a day and the rest were made with coffee. It helped me survive it (even enjoy it).

Hope this helps a little.

Surgery date is Oct. 17th, 2013 in Ottawa. I was referred to the clinic in September 2012. The person performing my surgery is Dr Amy Neville. 

    

(deactivated member)
on 10/16/13 2:47 am - Vaughan, Canada

I blended mine with lots of ice like a slushy and it was very good. Got me through my 3 weeks of Opti.  Yes, Crystal Light is good too mixed in.  Strawberry banana was my favourite.  One day at a time.

(deactivated member)
on 10/16/13 2:55 am

first day here too.  not bad, but so damn sweet!  many told me to try splenda and crystal light but that just seems like sweet upon sweet upon sweet.  yikes.

 

i just hope it gets easier from here.

zillah
on 10/16/13 3:25 am

Hi Sue: I have my appointment with Dr. Reed Nov 5, I've forgotten who you have for your surgery?  When I buy my opti I am planning on buying all chocolate.  You just never know if your making the right choice though.  Too bad we couldn't have a small sample of it before we buy.  Good luck to you I hope it gets easier when you find which flavourings you like that make it more tolerable.

em_dep_qua
on 10/16/13 3:34 am - Kitchener, Canada
RNY on 11/19/13
When you get your opti could you let me know if it had any real chocolate in it... Chocolate gives me headaches. I don't want to walk around for 2 weeks with headaches.
Michelle

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smallisland
on 10/16/13 2:14 pm - Canada
VSG on 10/30/13

Hi Zillah,

I am vomiting on the Opti Fast so I have to call the clinic.  I throw it up just after each shake with really bad stomach pain.  I may not be able to take it but I don't know what else I would do...but if it doesn't stay down there is no point in it.  So if I no longer take it and they won't take it back then i will have some Opti to give you.  Hopefully they will have an alternative....I think it is the dairy in it making me sick...I have trouble with milk.

    

Referral Feb 2012, Orientation at Guelph Nov. 29/12, RN, SW and NUT Feb. 13/12, 2nd RN, SW and NUT April 26/13, Dr. Agarwal May 7/13, SW May 22/13. HW 334lbs, CW 269 lbs. Post-op nutrition course August 1/13, Dr. Jules Foute Nelong Sept 9/13, PATTS Oct 9/13, Opti Oct 16/13, Surgery Oct 30/13.

Nathalie_Can
on 10/16/13 3:38 am

I just heard someone recently on here that they heat it up like a hot coco...maybe that could help as well?

 

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