Opti fast

I have been opti fast for almost two weeks now and Im only down 13 pounds and having trouble going to the washroom,, i have been taking metamucil for a week now and nothing,,, is this normal

Try Milk of Magnesia-the flavoured kind.  That should help.

When you take metamucil, you have to make sure you are also drinking a lot of fluids or it will constipate you.  If you feel constipated then take some MOM.

Ya...some people get constipated some diareah....its fun right? i didnt loose a lot on opti...but if your not going to the washroom...that will add a bit of weight.

ONLY?  lol  that's a lbs a day..you were expecting more?

ive only lost 11 lbs so dont feel too bad, you were probably not eating a lot before you started on it, I was on a pre diet before the opti, so my body was already working on less calories, also keep drinking the water, it lubricates your pipes and is needed to make everything run smoothly

I have been on Opti now for 17 days and I've only lost maybe 13-14 lbs.  Like Jean, I was on a pre-diet (testing out post-op recipes) before Opti, and hormonal water or other water retention issues may have something to do with it.  I had 2-3 days when I actually gained 2 lbs, even though I never cheated on the Opti.  I think it was hormonal possibly.

I found that by 2 weeks into Opti, I didn't have much to come out, so I don't go very often.  Mostly, I passed just a bit of mushy stuff - not enough to make it into the toilet, just enough to wake me wipe a zillion times.  Sorry, that does sound gross!  Other than that, I've usually had Optitrots, which were mainly liquid.

Constipation and diarrhea are listed on my info sheet about Opti as 2 side effects of Opti - and if either of these occur, you are advised to "call your Bariatric Dietician".

I think you should call your centre's nut, he or she would be able to give you more medically accurate advice than I can with my anecdotal tales.

Jenn.  :)

Thanks guys i drink like 2 litres of fluid a day i figured that was enough,,