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Heyyy Melly! Great to see you again and SO close to surgery. This is the last step before surgery so just make sure you do that Opti no matter how nasty you think it is.
I really didn't mind Opti... the chocolate was much better to me than the vanilla but i had 4 weeks of it so consider yourself blessed! My magic bullet got me through for sure.... as stated above use lots of ice and add sugar free flavorings (the salted caramel was my favorite)
You can do it girl! One shake at a time and soon you'll be enjoying that liquid diet ;)
My best experience with Optifast:
Vanilla is too sweet so I mix in blender with sugar-free orange drink crystals [e.g., crystal light etc] + 3/4 cup ice + drop of orange extract [and then imagine its a frozen orange creamsicle-type drink]
Chocolate, I have to add 3/4 cup ice & process in the blender -- the frozen drink consistency really makes it more tolerable for me; could also add sugar-free extracts or drink crystals
Caution: I tried mixing in a Vita Mix blender, but too much power = a lot of added air = gas.
I found a standard blender works best for me.
Real talk, my friend- real talk :)
RNY Oct. 27/17. HW 289; SW 285; GW 144; LW: 161 CW: 196 FML: Fighting regain :(
Hi Everyone
I'm new here and just starting on my way in this new journey.
I have only had my orientation and am awaiting my first appointment with the psychiatric assessment but that isn't until august. My surgery will be at TWH assuming i'm approved.
I feel I need to take a copy of this post and put it in the diary I'm keeping LOL - OMG - you made me snort my Slimtime!
Hopefully this isn't a repeat - was typing a reply and the cat walked across my keyboard and it disappeared!
So, I sympathize - I'm just finishing the 7th day of my first week, one week to go! And yes, the Slimtime (which is what I am on)- is FOUL - especially the vanilla.
Are you on Slimtime or Optifast and where is your surgery?
I have found a compromise and tolerable way to drink the chocolate. I make a cup of instant (decaf) coffee and put in fridge until it's cold then mix with the chocolate powder, ice and cold water - becomes a sort of mocha drink not unlike a rather bad version of the Wendy's Frosty - it's definitely drinkable. I won't lie - can't do the vanilla - actually was making me throw up. I'm also not drinking the four a day - but more like a little less than three (I can seldom finish the last one - stomach just won't put up with it)-
I know each hospital has it's own rules - I am allowed broth (10 calories or less), sugarless jello and sugarless gum - all of which I'm using! They are GREAT and make this possible! I found a good Thai Chicken Broth (Campbells)- 10 calories per 2/3 a cup and I have that at lunch and dinner after my shake. I also found a lovely President's Choice one - which is Ramen Chicken Broth - 15 calories per cup so I measure 2/3 of a cup to keep it at 10. I have one of the other twice a day as I said.
Jello is great too - and having sugarless gum is a lifesaver!
I keep reminding myself this is probably the hardest part and before you know it, it will be over! This time next week I will be having my last shake as my surgery is June 11.
Good luck - you can do this!
Today is my first day of Opti. I was not prepared for how nasty it is. I plugged my nose and tried to swallow.. I don't know how I am going to get through the next two weeks. Surgery is June 17th. Count down is on.
Way to go Ginny! I need to look for a gym but may wait until the end of summer since right now I'm good at getting outside as much as possible and keeping busy. My son went camping this weekend too and he said they ended up erecting a tarp shelter over the tent just to shield it,, they had fun nonetheless (oh to be 20 again) ;)
QOTD: I love the smell of a roast in the oven and also campfire smell on clothes although I'm not sure everyone else would enjoy me smelling like that. I can't stand the smell of cantelope ... to me it almost smells musty so not one of my favorite fruits.
B - greek yogurt
S - 1/2 protein shake
L - roast chicken, cheese wrapped in lettuce
S - egg bites
D - leftover steak cut up into veggies for stir fry
S - turkey pepperette
Ha ha Meg!! You gotta get up early!!! 
Over 100 lbs lost! and 13 lbs below goal weight!
Ginnnnnnnyyyyy... By one minute again!! Lol.
Good morning :)
This morning I have a bank appointment and will probably pop over to the grocery store for a few basics. Our weekend was pretty lazy. DH went to help "clean out" the barn at the sheep farm on Saturday and smelled so bad when he came home that I didn't even let him in the house lmao!! Jk.
Accountability: not good. A couple bad choices yesterday and too many carbs.
QOTD: favourite and least favourite normal smell (i.e. not something that actually really smells bad)? I love the smell of chocolate or fresh bread. I can't stand the smell of dog food. I love my dogs, but for some reason the smell of their food absolutely turns my stomach upside-down.
Post-op four years and two months.
Breakfast - protein shake
Snack - carrots and PB
Lunch - leftover sausage
Snack - pepperette and cheese
Dinner - roast beef and veg
Snack - SF pudding
All water and vits.
