I have to do the Optifast diet 2 weeks pre-op. I have heard that some have experienced headaches while doing this diet. What has been your experience with Optifast?:biggrin:

I loved Optifast! - The only side effect - I was completely full. I had to drink 6 per day which I alternated with Chocolate and Strawberry. Sometimes, I will drink only 5 and had chicken broth for dinner.

I used to be a Pepsi drinker addict and I didn't have any withdrawals.

I had to do Optifast for 2 weeks also. It really wasn't as bad as I thought. I really liked the Vanilla. I would add some sugar-free instant coffee to it to change it up a bit. You do learn to appreciate food during this time. I remember how good things tasted, which I hadn't realized in years! Good luck!

I have to do the Optifast diet 2 weeks pre-op. I have heard that some have experienced headaches while doing this diet. What has been your experience with Optifast?:ohmy:

Its probably the same headaches you would get if you cut 75% of your caloric intake.

I would get headaches if I didn't eat anything before dinner for that day. I had them on my first 3 days of my diet. No biggie.

I loved Optifast! - The only side effect - I was completely full. I had to drink 6 per day which I alternated with Chocolate and Strawberry. Sometimes, I will drink only 5 and had chicken broth for dinner.

I used to be a Pepsi drinker addict and I didn't have any withdrawals.

You have lost 80lbs in less than three months....what is your secret.....I am getting married June 6 next year and I need to loose 100lbs by then! Surgery hopefully Aug. 1. Do you still drink Optifast?

Hi poohprecious -

80lbs is my total from July 2007 - Since surgery, I have lost about over 26lbs. I don't drink Optifast anymore but I might buy it again for my Breakfast meal. My weight stats are listed above my weight lose ticker.

has any of you drink slim fast since your surgery as a meal ? ( due to bad timing)

Question about Optifast...I have to drink it (or something similar) for two weeks before. I can buy it on my Dr.s website, but can you get it at a store or anywhere else? I don't mind getting it there, but i'd like to buy smaller portions and mix it up and buy several flavors. Thanks!

you can buy it online at OPTIFAST - North Star Medical Weight Management - OPTIFAST Online Program, OPTIFAST, Liquid Diet, OPTITRIM, OPTISOURCE, Pre-Post BARIATRIC and get smaller quantities and mix it up. i have gotten it from there before.

Thanks so much! That helps a lot!

Can you add anything to the optifast?

I once drank 5 optifasts a day for 4 months and that was it. I lost a lot of weight, but gained most of it back. that is why I am having the surgery. The first week is hard, but after that is is easy. Just remind yourself why you are doing it.