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Mellywog
on 6/4/19 1:22 pm
RNY on 06/17/19
Topic: RE: First day of Opti,

Haha, so many people say that so I only bought chocolate!!

Jannie7
on 6/4/19 11:34 am
VSG on 06/17/19
Topic: RE: First day of Opti,

I'm in Saskatchewan and here we use a protein powder called Isoflex. Like a previous poster stated, I can only drink it super cold and I always add stuff to it. I buy the flavourings for water that you squirt into your water. I have added the sugar free country time lemonade to the vanilla as well as a tangerine orange (that tastes like a creamsicle). I have also add the orange to the chocolate powder to make a kind of chocolate orange. The other thing I've tried is freezing it. I put it in the freezer and then stir it about every 20 minutes for an hour or more and it turns into a kind of ice cream. The vanilla lemon is really good this way. Good luck - my surgery is June 17 so I have a ways to go as well.

wrkinprogress
on 6/4/19 10:35 am
Topic: RE: What are you eating/doing Tuesday?

Hi everyone. Yes it looks to be a decent forecast all week so I did a longer walk last night and will aim to do the same everyday this week. I am going to focus more on some free weights at home each night too in preparation for gym in the fall. You are a lucky girl to be able to hop in the pool anytime you like.... sometimes I wish I had one but I know they are a lot of upkeep as well so I'll just keep going to my neighbours.

B - greek yogurt, raspberries

S - 1 egg bite

L - 2 chicken skewers

S - 1/2 protein shake

D - Shrimp and sauce, cauliflower

S - turkey pepperette, few goldfish crackers

selkiem
on 6/4/19 6:59 am
Topic: RE: First day of Opti,

You're a week after me!

There actually isn't a strong taste of coffee - more a "malty" taste - lucky you- allowed veggies LOL! I really like the Ramen broth (President's Choice)- it's warming and tasty - but you have to measure as 1 cup as I said is 15 calories - so 2/3 is 10.

I'm on Day 1 of Week 2 and it is better - so it does get a little easier (still can't do the vanilla).

Mellywog
on 6/4/19 6:41 am
RNY on 06/17/19
Topic: RE: First day of Opti,

Hey girl! Yes it is nice to come back here and see some familiar people. Now that I am coming up for surgery, I will be here more often. I have booked 6 weeks of work! Can't wait.

Mellywog
on 6/4/19 6:27 am
RNY on 06/17/19
Topic: RE: First day of Opti,

Thank you.. and Congratulations on your first week!!!!

I am at Humber River hospital and my surgery is June 17th.

I have the chocolate opti. Yesterday I was only able to get two in. Today my goal is to get three in as I understand it is needed to get my liver into shape for surgery.

We are also allowed broth, sugar free jello and two cups of veggies (celery, cucumber, green pepper). I had the broth and one cup of veggies for dinner.

I am going to try your recipe tonight. I am not a coffee drinker but I would rather the taste of coffee then the natural awful after taste.

Just have to keep in my the end game.

Melissa

Mellywog
on 6/4/19 6:26 am
RNY on 06/17/19
Topic: RE: First day of Opti,

Thank you.. and Congratulations on your first week!!!!

I am at Humber River hospital and my surgery is June 17th.

I have the chocolate opti. Yesterday I was only able to get two in. Today my goal is to get three in as I understand it is needed to get my liver into shape for surgery.

We are also allowed broth, sugar free jello and two cups of veggies (celery, cucumber, green pepper). I had the broth and one cup of veggies for dinner.

I am going to try your recipe tonight. I am not a coffee drinker but I would rather the taste of coffee then the natural awful after taste.

Just have to keep in my the end game.

Melissa

Mellywog
on 6/4/19 6:17 am
RNY on 06/17/19
Topic: RE: First day of Opti,

Thank you for the tips.. I used ice for my second shake yesterday and it was definitely better then the first one! 13 more days

Ginnny
on 6/4/19 5:40 am - Ontario, Canada
RNY on 04/11/16
Topic: RE: Do not eat cheesies and ketchup chips for breakfast or...

I appreciate your attempt at humour but I found your post disturbing on so many levels.

Over 100 lbs lost! and 13 lbs below goal weight!

Ginnny
on 6/4/19 5:38 am - Ontario, Canada
RNY on 04/11/16
Topic: What are you eating/doing Tuesday?

You up yet Meg? No, good. Here I go!! Hit the gym again this morning. Striving for all five days this week so we shall see. I have massage tonight at 615 and then have to play ball at 9. UGH, I hate to give up either, so I will just have to deal with it. Sounds like we are heading in to some nice weather and I can't wait. Will be nice to get the pool open this weekend even if its just so I don't have to look at the black cover anymore.

Post Op 3 yrs 1+ mos

B - 2 egg cups

S - premier protein RTD chocolate

L - roast chicken sandwich on 35 calorie bread

S - meat stick, cheese

D - spaghetti (sauce only)

Have a great day everyone!!

Over 100 lbs lost! and 13 lbs below goal weight!

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