msbug 0 Posted July 14, 2006 I was wondering if it is ok to throw my Slimfast Optima in the blender with some ice and make it into a smoothie while I'm doing the pre-op diet? I'm thinking the extra bulk might fill me up more and honestly, I hate the aftertaste I get and am hoping the ice would cut it some! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reggers 0 Posted August 2, 2006 That's exactly what I'm doing. I'm on Optifast and am making smoothie/shakes with it. Also my nutritionist suggested that since I can still have coffee with skim milk and artificial sweetner that I mix the coffee, skim milk, Equal, ice and either a vanilla or chocolate Optifast - and then blend them. It's almost like a Starbucks Frappucinno! (almost) Gotta come up with more exciting and interesting ways to get through the pre-op liquid phase. (5 more days) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
msbug 0 Posted August 3, 2006 Thanks! I asked my dietician and she said to go ahead and use ice. I have to drink 4 Slimfast Optima a day starting Saturday. They have a capachino flavor that I'm hoping will taste like Starbucks by the time I'm done! :confused: So how are you surviving the pre-op liquid diet? I'm dreading it! How much weight have you lost so far? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
reggers 0 Posted August 3, 2006 It hasn't been so bad...the first few days were the worst. I can do 6 or 7 of the 8oz Optifast drinks. Like I said earlier, when I'm home I blend with Ice and a small amount of skim milk and I get alot more volume. Also, I've told I can have as much 0-calorie soft drinks as I like and occasional coffee with skim milk so it hasn't been so bad. I think the best way to do it is to ease into it. Gradually cut out solid foods working up to the full liquid stage. I just phased it in and it didn't seem that bad. I just have to last 4 more days (Fri-Mon) (I have to confess - I would love a cheeseburger and fries right now) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
