Wish me luck people i started the optifast today.6wks 5 times a day ,any tips ?

Look at the reward at the end......... You will do great! This is the first day to the rest of your life! Keep us informed.

SIX WEEKS???!!!??? I'll be praying for you.

Good luck girl! I know someone on here that has to do Optifast for 8 weeks!

What is an optifast?

A special kind of liquid protein shake that is used by some surgeons as their pre-op liquid diet requirement.

Thanks Lisa, so why do people do it after having the surgery.

I think the OP is using the Optifast as her PRE op diet. But, some people are also required to use optifast until they start mushy foods as well. As for someone doing it further out, I have no idea. Perhaps their doctor or nut has suggested it as a way to break a stall? I'm in the "try to get your Protein from food" camp myself.

Of course, I know a gal who had WLS that still drinks Protein shakes exclusively at 2 years plus post op. She ends up in hospital regularly with dehydration issues and I honestly think she has anorexia now, because she still sees her fat self at 145 pounds.

Of course, I know a gal who had WLS that still drinks Protein shakes exclusively at 2 years plus post op. She ends up in hospital regularly with dehydration issues and I honestly think she has anorexia now, because she still sees her fat self at 145 pounds.

Very very sad Lissa,I hope she gets well soon!!

I think the OP is using the Optifast as her PRE op diet. But, some people are also required to use optifast until they start mushy foods as well. As for someone doing it further out, I have no idea. Perhaps their doctor or nut has suggested it as a way to break a stall? I'm in the "try to get your Protein from food" camp myself.

Of course, I know a gal who had WLS that still drinks protein shakes exclusively at 2 years plus post op. She ends up in hospital regularly with dehydration issues and I honestly think she has anorexia now, because she still sees her fat self at 145 pounds.

Yes truly sad Lissa! I hope she is also getting some psychological help. Healthy is not only about our bodies!

I think the OP is using the Optifast as her PRE op diet. But' date=' some people are also required to use optifast until they start mushy foods as well. As for someone doing it further out, I have no idea. Perhaps their doctor or nut has suggested it as a way to break a stall? I'm in the "try to get your Protein from food" camp myself.

Of course, I know a gal who had WLS that still drinks Protein shakes exclusively at 2 years plus post op. She ends up in hospital regularly with dehydration issues and I honestly think she has anorexia now, because she still sees her fat self at 145 pounds.[/quote']

Wow I'm so sorry to hear about your friend, I can understand why people with a stall would consider it but to make it your only form of eating is a bit crazy. Thank you once again for explaining

Good luck to you! Wishing you all success!

Second full day of shakes not bad just mind over matter the shakes do quell the hunger and when i do get cravings i find something to occupy my mind

Second full day of shakes not bad just mind over matter the shakes do quell the hunger and when i do get cravings i find something to occupy my mind