Case of the Stupids

Okay.  I am day 3 of Opti.  And i am Dumb as a stump.   I have the Trots and my body aches.

Anybody have the same issues.

Oh -Ya.   Mandy just called... Chanced my surgery time to 3 PM.. That Really Sucks.  I was excited.. it was noon... now 3... FML

O well...  I think that they like to do VSG's at the end of the day.. Just hope i don't get a 'Friday' Car.....

Opti Trots are common.  Try taking some SF fiber capsels. Up to 4 per shake.  Should help with the trots.

Cathy

I am on day 3 as well :) (out of a 3 week run of optifast till surgery)

Today has been BY FAR the best day energy wise. I did have a issue of the trots this morning but nothing that I am not usted to already lol..

I have also had wicked migraines for 2 days that could or could not be because of the weather changes here...I take prescription meds to help with my migraines.

I am hoping and praying the lack of energy and migraines will taper off soon! I don't mind only having the shakes & water (only allowed that, and sugar free jello, low fat broth *up to 20 cals*, decaff coffee or tea with sweetener, Crystal Light or Mio in water) but making meals and watching my family eat is rather annoying *laughing*, not that I want any but the smell is sooooo good. I have told my family they are NOT allowed to announce they are hungry until AFTER I am done with surgery ;).

The trots definitely suck. After three weeks I felt pretty crappy. But at almost three years out it is now just an unpleasant memory. You are doing great so keep up the great job

Here in Ottawa, they told us to take 1-5 Metamucil capsules per SHAKE while on Optifast. 

By doing this you can resolve the Optitrots as well as any possible constipation. It works both ways and that's fantastic. 

While I did Opti, I was taking 8-10 Metamucil capsules per day and that seemed to keep me regular and I totally avoided the Optitrots. 

Good luck to you. It'll all work out.