Optifast Hell Day One

notsochubbybritneyspears · June 16, 2011

Started Day One Optifast -- not thrilled. I am not full and I am starving - I am so tempted to walk over and get a turkey sandwich.

The strawberry is ok but leaves a nasty aftertaste in your mouth.

The chocalate is the best.

I try the Soup tonight.

I am allowed sugar free Jello - going to buy that tonight.

Two weeks of this nightmare - I am going to be a b***h on Wheels

bleelawry · June 16, 2011

I've been on my pre-op liquid diet since Monday and I haven't had too much trouble. My doc says I can have any kind of Protein drink as long as it has < 200 calories and >15 g of Protein. There are some out there that are not too bad. The problem is the artificial sweeteners that leave the aftertaste. Maybe I'll get used to them eventually, but I've never liked them. I can also have sf Jello, sf popsicles and beef, chicken, or vegetable broth to supplement the shakes. I've found that a cup of beef broth will sometimes make me feel full for quite a while. I haven't cheated once and have noticed a 9 pound loss already. I try to eat /drink about every 2 hours and that helps too.

Good Luck!

notsochubbybritneyspears · June 16, 2011

I am going to be good too -- my doctor makes you use Optifast and I had spent 300 bucks for a two weeks supply. I would be happy drinking muscle milk all day long.

new_beginnings_ · June 16, 2011

I know what you are going through and yes, it is hell. But you know what? You will make it through and have your surgery and be on your way to a new you. It will so be worth it, I promise! Good luck and hang in there! You can do this! :hug: