Been away for awhile, but back with an update!

Hey everyone!

I haven't posted in a while, but I've been reading everyone's posts!! I am seriously so inspired by the weight loss community. Anyways, I was able to get an earlier surgery date! It will be on June 5th and I'm ecstatic!! So now I'm on Opti until then and so far it hasn't been bad. I do find it very sweet so it's nice to have the broth to break up the flavours. If anyone has any suggestions about Opti recipes let me know! I've found a couple on here so far. Anyways, that's it from me. Hope everyone is doing well!

Hi, congratulations! That's great news! June 5th will be here before you know it!

I liked Opti best with no additions except for extra water and ice (I could fit all but one sip of a 500 ml bottle and 4 or 5 ice cubes in my shaker cup, along with the opti).

I tried adding instant coffee and hated it. I tried various flavorings but they all made it sweeter, except cinnamon.

Good to know! Today when I added the raspberry crystal light I did find it quite sweet.

Congrats!!! I remember you expressing that you wanted your surgery sooner! That's so exciting!

Keep us updated! :)

Thank you! I'm glad it wasn't a last minute cancellation. I think I need this time with the optifast haha!

congratulations keep up girl.

Thank you!!

How were you able to get it so soon? What was your original surgery date?

I just expressed to the hospital that I was worried about having a surgery date right before school starts. I'm a teacher and my original date was sept 1 (school begins September 5). So because I have a clear availability right now I let them know that. It's been almost 2 months since my surgeon appointment so it did take a while for a cancellation but it's well worth the wait!

I also got bumped up - to June 2. I'm super excited.

One optifast recipe i like is vanilla with the crystal light squeeze in stuff that is pineapple, coconut, mango (or something like that). It makes it taste like a pina colada.