First Opti Down

Jen1984
on 4/22/13 10:45 pm - trenton, ontario, Canada

Well today is day 1 of my opti shakes and just finished my first one.  Not to bad I must say, took me about an hour to get it down is that a good time frame?  I added my sugar free caramel syrup and made it some what thick but all in all it was not to bad.

Surgery Date May 7th 2013 at Humber with Dr. Klein

    
moniquesgettingft
on 4/22/13 11:10 pm - Scarborough Ontario, Canada

I'm on day 13 of 21 and i try to get it down as fast as possible so that its ice cold...try experimenting with the SF syrups..and freeze decaf coffee (if you like coffee) in ice cube trays for extra flavour...good luck..

 

How many days are you on Opti for?

 

Monique

    
Jen1984
on 4/23/13 12:01 am - trenton, ontario, Canada
I don't like coffee but it may help the flavor taste better. I'm on them for two weeks. I have caramel and raspberry syrup that was all I could find and bought some cocoa powder for the vanilla.
Heathergetbetter
on 4/23/13 1:22 am - Trenton, ON, Canada
RNY on 05/02/12

Yay Jen! You can do it!!

Dr Ref: Sept 9th '10, Dr. Follow up (file lost in bulk transfer) Aug '11Pre-surg Asmt Ottawa: Dec 9th '11File Transf to HRH -another bulk transf Bypass class: Feb 2 '12 Surgeon Consult: Feb 8 '12    Dietician: Feb 8 '12   Soc Wrkr: Feb 8 '12 Nurse: Feb 8 '12 Internist: Mar 9 '12  Surgeon: Apr 4 '12 Opti:Apr 18 '12 SURGERY: May 2 '12    
Lori G.
on 4/23/13 2:18 am - Guelph, Canada

I'm on day 2 of 21 on Opti and really like the chocolate but don't particularly care for the vanilla.  I found if I mix the Mio (similar to Crystal Light but a liquid) it makes it taste much better.

I also agree, the colder the better!  I've tried it with it over ice as well as blending it with ice cubes and both work well.  I also get it down rather quickly.

The worst part is the one I have a supper time while my daughter is having her regular supper.  I'm going to have to go somewhere else while she eats as the smell of her food (spaghetti and meatballs) was driving me nuts it smelled so good!

Lol

Lori G. Surgery - May 13/13; HW-350, SW-323

    

    "I may not be there yet...but I'm closer than I was yesterday!"

Jen1984
on 4/23/13 6:27 am - trenton, ontario, Canada

yeah today I tried to keep myself busy so I went for a walk and took my son to the park but man am I ever hungry lol This chicken broth I just had tasted so good!! lol  I am going to try the chocolate in a few mins here haha hope it is better then the vanilla

mouser3
on 4/23/13 12:57 pm - trenton, Canada

Jen you did fantastic today... we will keep walking when i'm home to keep us busy! next week you'll have to keep my mind off the food... lol :)

1st referral 2011, Second referral 2012, Orientation Kingston Nov. 2012, SW, NUT, DR. Dec. 2012, Sleep Test Jan. 2013,Nut Feb 2013,  CPAP Machine Started Mar. 2013, Pre-Op Class April 2013, Second Sleep Test April 2013, Meet with Dr. Hagen April 2013, PATTS HRRH April 25th 2013, Opti Fast April 30th 2013, Dr. Glazer May 7th 2013, Surgery May 21st 2013, YAY!! Now onto my new Life..

 

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