JackieN78

I have an awesome Optifast recipe! I only survived my Optifast diet because I was able to figure this out. I took 2 powder envelopes of chocolate Optifast (yes 2- I was on 8 per day and could only get them in that way - which was approved by the docs office) I added those to 8 oz water, with 2 packets of sweetener (I used Truvia), peppermint extract and about 5 ice cubes (mine are crescent shape from an ice maker in case yours is different). I blended that together and it was actually GOOD!! I kinda wish I could have another here and there lol! Good luck with your optifast, it's well worth it - I'm a month out tomorrow and couldn't be happier with the decision I made to have surgery!!

I have to say, I got a bottle of Culturelle Chewable Probiotics and it seems to be working!! *fingers crossed*

That's a very good point - I've taken in protein and liquids and didn't even think about fiber - which I just looked and have had 0 fiber!!

I did tell my doctor and she wasn't concerned. She said it's to be expected and would get better once I got out of liquids and onto more purée foods. It slowed down a little but it's still an issue - figured I'd see if you guys had any ideas before I hit the panic button and called again.

I'm sort of at the end of my rope. Since I was sleeved 6/26, I have been eating according to my NUT guidelines, yet as soon as I eat something I'm running to the bathroom nearly immediately. When I was on full liquids this seemed to make sense, but now I'm on purée and just today - had a bit of egg salad for lunch and after maybe 10 minutes...again. I've had no real issue with tuna which also is made with mayo so I can't figure out the trigger. It's just scary and I hope this stops happening since I'm supposed to be returning to work soon! I don't want to live on liquid Imodium just to make it stop! If anyone has any suggestions or tips I'd greatly appreciate it!!

HW: 330 SW: 318 (after 2 week Optifast/clear liquid diet) CW: 299.6 (yay! Out of the 3's!!!) Sleeved: 6/26/14

I was sleeved June 26th and I am feeling great! I have unfortunately been weighing in often, but I plan on changing that immediately so that I don't get discouraged. I started out at 330, 318 after two week preop Optifast diet. I'm now weighing in at 303 this morning so I'd say 15 lb weight loss in just over one week is more than acceptable . I'm looking forward to the purée stage of my diet though - I was so excited to have tomato soup in the full liquids stage. No go. The stuff just didn't agree with me. I had a different soup last night and that one didn't seem to be as bad - either way I don't feel like I'm having good luck and that can be discouraging too. I'm keeping my head up, trying all sorts of different soups - hopefully something won't make my tummy rumble and make me afraid to leave the house after eating (LOL) Hope everyone is doing well, any suggestions I'd be happy to hear! feel free to reply or PM me!!

I use Unjury personally. I've been on a kick of using 8 ozs Trop 50 orange juice (reduced sugar and carbs - within my 10 per serving guideline) and I add a scoop of vanilla unjury to it. It's pretty tasty if I say so myself. Not a daily thing for me but when I need a good 20 grams protein for a day it helps! Also when I drank Optifast pre-op, I used to mix a shake with water, add a truvia (Splenda) packet, ice and a flavor extract - peppermint with chocolate shakes was amazing! That made them more palatable at least

Thursday 6/26 is my day! I'm first on the board for my doctor, and I couldn't be happier about it! The past couple days though at work I have had people come by and wish me well with surgery and it's just been a bit surreal. I have never been shy with my decision to do this - if they can't look at me and see why I'm doing it then they may need some glasses! They have all been supporting and understanding of the liquid diet, some jerks but for the most part they don't flaunt food in front of me . I hope when I wake up Thursday (very early) in the morning, that I'm still so excited. I don't want to be scared of this. Quite honestly I'm more scared of not waking up some morning if I don't do it!!

Good luck on your preop diet - I'm on day 12 of my liquid optifast preop diet. Worst part is dreaming about the food I'd love to eat lol! It's mind over matter so I just keep thinking how eating this delicious looking food is what got me here in the first place...I haven't strayed one bit - even cooked dinner for my husband a couple times! . Let us know how it goes and if you need anything!!!

You're very lucky mrshall617! I started the process in December with a seminar, had my initial surgical consult 1/6/14, and went from there to cardiologist, psychologist, pulmonologist, 2 sleep studies, a CPAP machine, an echocardiogram, an Upper Endoscopy, a repeat EKG and PCP Clearance - it took a bit, and like the op said, I've been poked and prodded a ton! But now, I have a surgery date, and I've been on my 2 week preop Optifast liquid diet for three days now. It isn't as hard as I thought it would be, except for when I start thinking about what to buy for after surgery I hope you all enjoy your new lives as much as I hope to - see you all on the losers bench!!

Hi Shawna! I'm about to start my 2 week Optifast 800 diet. I'm not sure how this will go, starting tomorrow I can eat NO real food - shakes, Jello, popsicles and broth for 2 whole weeks - then surgery, then 2 more weeks of liquids...but at least by that part I will be getting my spot on the losers bench! I hope you surgery goes smoothly, any tips with Optifast - I'm willing to take any tips out there!

Did you get your surgery date yet Pelicanlady?

On Thursday, 5/29 my paperwork was submitted to Aetna..on 6/2, that next Monday - I was already approved! Same day I got my approval, I was scheduled for surgery on 6/26! I'm so excited, completely feel ready for this and if anyone is also scheduled on/around the same date, feel free to friend me or message me! Can't wait for my spot on the losers bench too!!

On Thursday, 5/29 my paperwork was submitted to Aetna..on 6/2, that next Monday - I was already approved! Same day I got my approval, I was scheduled for surgery on 6/26! I'm so excited, completely feel ready for this and if anyone is also scheduled on/around the same date, feel free to friend me or message me! Can't wait for my spot on the losers bench!!