Can I Have Optifast After Surgery?

[smashley296 26]

Does anyone know if it's ok to continue the Optifast after surgery? I'm having a really hard time finding a Protein Powder I can stomach and I didn't mind the optifast. I have a whole case left. What are your thoughts?

[Renkoss 420]

I don't see why not? It is a Protein shake and you can tolerate it, I'd say go for it.

[pierper 4]

I was told Optifast has too many calories

and not recommended after surgery

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[wheezysmom 146]

Definitely talk to your nutritionist and/or Doctor. I was in the same boat, none of the Protein Shakes were sitting on my stomach and the only one that was even sort of working was Optifast but it has a lot of sugar. When I told the PA that Optifast was working she didn't like the sugar content but was willing to compromise because it had the Protein that I needed. Good luck to you!

[smashley296 26]

Thanks everyone. After I posted this I really read the nut facts and was shocked at the amount of carbs/sugar. I've decided I will only use it on days when I absolutely can't stomach anything else.

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[Renkoss 420]

Sorry. I didn't realize that something that is designed to help a person loose weight would be so high in carbs and sugar. I would never had said yes that it would be okay! Just shows you really have to read your labels. I use Premier because it has such low carbs and sugars.

Good Luck.

[KristenLe 5,980]

Reading labels is a must - what you expect to be good for you often times is not. Some of the Protein Shakes have as much or more sugar than a snickers bar! Alot of "fat-free" foods are worse for you than full or 1/2 fat option. If you can't tolerate shakes - try finding Protein Water (no sugar/no fat) and see if that's better.