Is Anyone Else On Optifast?

[ashes_202 20]

I am required to use Optifast for 4 weeks as my pre-op diet. Just wondering if anyone is with me in this?

[Brit in Oz 37]

Hi, yes I'm on Optifast too. I find the shakes very very sweet, (seem to have lost my sweet tooth post op, long may it last) so my dietitian has said I can drink any Soup that is thin enough to go through a straw and it must have no lumps of pieces in it. It's made such a difference. I'm 5 days post op, gastric plication. How are you finding Optifast and how are you going generally?

[ashes_202 20]

I'm doing pretty good with it. I love the vanilla shake and the garden Tomato Soup. The rest is kind of hit or miss for me. I lost 7lbs in 3days with this and am curious to see how much I will lose with a full week. I am not weighing myself in between my weekly check-ups. I like to be surprised! 😃

[Brit in Oz 37]

That's a good healthy way to look at it, that way you're not obsessing about numbers but more thinking about the process and what you're doing. When is your op scheduled for?

[demonchick 67]

I loved Optifast pre op but post op I found it too sweet. I loved the shakes, the Soups not as much to be honest

[ashes_202 20]

My surgery is on April 19th! My approval process has gone so fast I can hardly believe it.

[ashes_202 20]

7 hours ago, demonchick said:

I loved Optifast pre op but post op I found it too sweet. I loved the shakes, the Soups not as much to be honest

With my weekly meetings I have seen how much peoples taste buds vary. We were able to taste some of the various Protein Drinks my bariatric office has in their store and my friend and I had very different opinions. To each their own. Plus, a lot of people have said their taste buds change after surgery so who knows what I might end up liking.

[demonchick 67]

I'm 1 year post op and still can't stand the taste of eggs. Yet I loved eggs pre op. Theres a few other things I've gone off too which isn't bad i.e. chocolate but I'm a bit shattered I'm off eggs

[ashes_202 20]

Yeah, that sucks. Do they make u sick?

[demonchick 67]

Yep! Can't stand the taste anymore. Shattered because I really did love eggs

[Prettylady709 1]

I am required to use Optifast for 4 weeks as my pre-op diet. Just wondering if anyone is with me in this?

I have to be on Optifast for 21 days... I'm on day 11 now. After surgery I to drink liquid for another 10 days but it doesn't have to be Optifast.

[ashes_202 20]

On ‎3‎/‎26‎/‎2017 at 0:01 AM, demonchick said:

Yep! Can't stand the taste anymore. Shattered because I really did love eggs

I'm sorry. I'm wondering if I am going to become lactose intolerant. I love cheese...not so sure it loves me tho.

[ashes_202 20]

14 hours ago, Prettylady709 said:

I have to be on Optifast for 21 days... I'm on day 11 now. After surgery I to drink liquid for another 10 days but it doesn't have to be Optifast.

I'm on day 10 of 31. Starting to get some cravings...

You are on liquids for only 10 days? I'm jealous. I'm going to be on liquids for at least 3 weeks and can only switch to pureed food if they "clear" me.

[Prettylady709 1]

I'm on day 10 of 31. Starting to get some cravings...
You are on liquids for only 10 days? I'm jealous. I'm going to be on liquids for at least 3 weeks and can only switch to pureed food if they "clear" me.

Your counting pre and post. Yes well I have liquids two weeks after as well. I try not to look at post because im not there yet and it's overwhelming. One day at a time. Remember after surgery you won't be able to eat or drink much.

[starfishwish 129]

My surgeon said I will be on liquids 7 days pre op and 14 days post op.