Opti
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.
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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.
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.
Michelle
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)
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.