First 2 days on Optifast - and other stuff
Well, I started my OF yesterday. I don't find it that bad - not great - but if you kick it up a bit with some flavour, they're not bad. I even added some strawberry juice I had (defrosted sliced strawberries and used the juice). Made the vanilla taste like a strawberry milkshake.
Bought some 100% fat free, low sodium chicken, beef and veg broth in NF, NY, along with a whole buch of other stuff. They have some great flavours of Crystal Light as well as other brands of SF crystals. I don't drink coffee, but I wanted to try the cold decaf coffee with the chocolate - I found some decaf coffee pouches (like tea bags) which will just be enough. Add some ice and you've got an Chocolate Iced Capp!
(Had a touch of Montezuma's Revenge today, so I ran out and got some Benefibre. Is that common when starting the OF diet?)
AND ... I got the call for my PAATS for tomorrow (Wed.) - exactly 2 weeks to my surgery date.
Tick Tock! I'm closing in on my time!!
Bought some 100% fat free, low sodium chicken, beef and veg broth in NF, NY, along with a whole buch of other stuff. They have some great flavours of Crystal Light as well as other brands of SF crystals. I don't drink coffee, but I wanted to try the cold decaf coffee with the chocolate - I found some decaf coffee pouches (like tea bags) which will just be enough. Add some ice and you've got an Chocolate Iced Capp!
(Had a touch of Montezuma's Revenge today, so I ran out and got some Benefibre. Is that common when starting the OF diet?)
AND ... I got the call for my PAATS for tomorrow (Wed.) - exactly 2 weeks to my surgery date.
Tick Tock! I'm closing in on my time!!
Beth
Former RNY patient revising to Sleeve then DS.
Appts: Dietitian - January 21/19; July 16/19, August 13/19, September 17/19, October 15/19; Social Worker: August 23/19; DS Orientation: March 20/19; Internist: September 30/19; Surgeon: November 13/19 (signed consent).
Surgery Date: February 28/20.
MY RNY DIDN'T FAIL ME - I FAILED IT.
This is so great! I love hearing hopeful stories about the Optifast. I am always quite worried about how I can manage the Optifast because I have a very sensitive palate and gag reflex and a lot of tastes and flavours can cause me to dry heave for hours. It's quite infuriating!
You're on your way now - it wont' be too long before you're a giant loser!
You're on your way now - it wont' be too long before you're a giant loser!
SURGERY at Toronto Western Hospital - VSG JANUARY 25th, 2012!!
5'9 - HW - 390 SW - 368.8 GW - 150
I like hearing the good stories too! I also have a terrible gag reflex. I had to have a colonoscopy a few years ago and tried four different things to "clean" me out before I found one I can keep down! A lot of wasted money...hope it doesn't happen with optifast.
Way to go...your surgery will be here before you know it!
Tracy
Way to go...your surgery will be here before you know it!
Tracy
Highest weight ~ 360, Surgery weight ~ 280, Current weight ~ 171
Referral to bariatric registry ~ April 29, 2011 SURGERY ~ September 27, 2011
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Glad you got the call for the PAATS. It will go so quickly now. What time is your appointment? I have to be there for 11:00 as my surgery is at 2. Maybe I'll run into you.
I found during Optifast that the hunger goes away pretty quickly and I ended up liking the chicken broth. You'll do great Beth!!
Elizabeth
I found during Optifast that the hunger goes away pretty quickly and I ended up liking the chicken broth. You'll do great Beth!!
Elizabeth
Hi StevesGal
Thank you for telling us about your opt fast experience. I am waiting for an appointment with my surgeon because ive been green lighted from my nurse/diat/soc so as soon as I get that I will then be scheduled for surgury in Guelph. I cant believe it is getting so close for me. Please keep us posted with how you do on opt fast-it helps to hear others stories so much!! Good Luck it is almost here for you!!!!!!!
Thank you for telling us about your opt fast experience. I am waiting for an appointment with my surgeon because ive been green lighted from my nurse/diat/soc so as soon as I get that I will then be scheduled for surgury in Guelph. I cant believe it is getting so close for me. Please keep us posted with how you do on opt fast-it helps to hear others stories so much!! Good Luck it is almost here for you!!!!!!!
I was thinking the same about the strawberry juice.
Beth - I wouldn't be using any fruit juice to sweeten or flavour your Optifast. Use Crystal Light or extracts or sf syrups.
Beth - I wouldn't be using any fruit juice to sweeten or flavour your Optifast. Use Crystal Light or extracts or sf syrups.
Karen
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