Nearly two weeks post op, and in the last month I have lost 10kgs which I'm thrilled about. But I am developing a passionate hatred for the Optifast. We have other shakes in NZ, but NUT said the optifast had the best nutritional profile post surgery.

I've got a whole week more on the liquid diet, and I'm dreading each shake (2 a day). Thinking about having an optifast bonfire in 7 days.

Just having a wee vent.

do yall have premier protein or quest it is really good

By Meal Replacement drinks do you mean ready made drinks? I was really concerned that I would hate the Protein drinks too post op but love them. Can your NUT suggest anything else?

On a side note, great weight loss !! Congratulations

Finding something you will actually drink is more important than the brand. I'd discuss that's with the Nut. I'm sure they would rather you be drinking something you both can agree on than nothing at all because you hate it.

We don't have a lot of choice for meal replacement. Plenty of Protein powders, but they don't have a good nutritional profile as a stand alone meal replacement. It's only one more week before I can have real food, even if it's puréed. Just need to put on my big girl panties and push through.

I'm just really over sweet drinks. Was salivating at the kids potato and gravy - but NUT says no Pasta, rice or potato for 9 months minimum.

I suspect she's trying to achieve a prolonged state of ketosis to maximise weight loss in the first year. I'm down with that.