Opti help

Hi Everyone... today is day 3 on opti... i have been doing great, not even hungry... however for the past afternoon i have been feeling really tired, almost dizzy... i know its too late to call the clinic.. and im wondering if i should even bother... is this normal? will it pass? i cant imagine feeling this way for 2 more weeks... anyone?

On optifast? I would say drink 1 extra shake, & take a nap.

The first three days of optifast were hell for me. After that it gets better.

The first four days on Opti I had a headache that I couldn't get rid of.  After that things went better. You know your body, so if you think it is totally out of the norm for you give the clinic a call.  I do think this is something a lot of people experience.

Good Luck!

I'll be on day three on OptiFast next Wednesday, and I'm going to be remembering the answers you got here.  *grin*

I, too, am having surgery on January 23 with Dr. Mamazza.   I cannot start OptiFast until Monday;  as a diabetic they don't want me starting on the weekend.

Looking forward to meeting you in the hospital!

Marilyn

Hi there - well, I am at day # 10 of OPTI.  I STILL sometimes have a "buzzy", dizzy?, headachey kind of feel ALOT of the time, hungry most of the time as well.  I drink LOTS too.  The only time I feel "good" is for about 1 hour after I've had a shake.  I feel for ya - I'm hating this thing, but have learned to just do it - only 3 days until my surgery. 

Good luck!

Kerry

Hi Marilyn, 

My surgery has actually been moved up from the 23rd to the 18th. I have a feeling you are in my 23rd..lol... i knew going in this part would be the hardest for me, i have two lovely children and a husband to cook for.  i am surprised that im not actually hungry, but it sucks feeling like crap. I am thankful that i dont have the opti-trots tho...haha 

You are right, of course -- I took your January 23 spot!   Doh! 

I'm fortunate in that I only have myself to cook for -- I actually spent the day emptying and cleaning the freezer and refrigerator.

I've a big bag of non-perishable food for the Food Cupboard from my cupboards (I wasn't expecting this early surgery date and have not used up all my non-weight-loss-surgery-friendly food).   It'll be put to good use.

I've already figured out another really unforeseen benefit -- no more dishes to wash for three weeks other than a mug and my blender/magic bullet clone.

Best to you

mmm

You can break one of your opti's into 2 and have 2 smaller sizes if there is a big gap somewhere.  You can also try chicken broth during a gap, or plain water.

So basically ive been having a shake at 8 before work, at 12 for lunch, one around 3 and then the last one at dinner 6-7... i tried some chicken broth but to be honest it smelled so bad, i havent tried it again... i really wish i could have the veggies like some :( oh well, for tonight ive had my last shake and went for a walk to calm my food craving.. and alls better for now... thanks everyone!!