Canadian Doctors/Clinics

[Gaffer 1]

No I haven't gotten it yet either. I guess we'll both be toughing out the 2 week pre-op diet!! At least I can think I'm not doing it alone.

Mine was at home when I got here.

As for the 2 week pre-op diet, I actually think that I will have to be on Optifast for 3 weeks pre-op. The told me that they had me scheduled to start it Jan 24.

Nothing really exciting in the preop package except for a bunch of Optifast, a shaker bottle and a bunch of paper work.

Gaf

[argon 3]

Oooh man... you got a shaker bottle?! haha, you won't want to use it anyways. Use ice and a magic bullet, if you have one, and if not, a blender.

[Gaffer 1]

Oooh man... you got a shaker bottle?! haha, you won't want to use it anyways. Use ice and a magic bullet, if you have one, and if not, a blender.

Yes, a shaker bottle. A $16,000 shaker bottle. Oh well I am sure it will be worth it.

As for a blender, I have one that is somewhat old from my blender drink phase in University. Maybe it is time to spring for a magic bullet.

What are peoples thought on the bullet? Is is worth it?

Gaf

[becca77 0]

Well I'll be cheering for ya Gaffer, I am dreading those two weeks, I am not a shake person whatsoever, does anyone have any good ideas to make the opti fast taste better?

[Yoda 0]

if u have a blender, you don't need a bullet.

To make the Optifast taste better...put in flavoured extracts (mix and mingle). The best are: vanilla, lemon, almond, bananna, butterscotch. YUMMMY.....

The trick is to mix it well and serve VERY well chilled (lottsa ice).

[Yoda 0]

....also for the Optifast....if you put in 2/3 or so of the liquid....and mix it up like pudding...(plus the extract(s) of course) and then you can eat it like you would pudding.....then you feel like you are "eating" vice "drinking".

[argon 3]

she thinks she knows everything.

My blender couldn't crush ice worth crap... but the magic bullet could. It's just nice, because you blend in the same cup that you drink from, so there's no transferring, and its small, if you have to bring it with you anywhere.

You could try adding a bit of cold coffee, Chai (or whatever kind of tea you like), and single crystal light packages. I tried those, but liked the crystal light thing the best.

[CLOE 0]

I'm with these guys. Definately blend with lots of ice!! I however preferred it without anything added. But definately don't use the shaker. Wrap it up and give it to someone for Christmas. lol.

[Gaffer 1]

I'm with these guys. Definately blend with lots of ice!! I however preferred it without anything added. But definately don't use the shaker. Wrap it up and give it to someone for Christmas. lol.

I am going to have it bronzed as a trophy :biggrin1: Or maybe I will just use it to mix the babies formula.

Thanks for the suggestions with the Optifast. These extracts, where can a guy get these? Grocery store? Walmart?

Gaf

[Irishmist 0]

Gaf, you get the extracts in the grocery store, in the isle that has the flour and the spices, you know with all the things you need for baking. Wal Mart i am sure has them too.

Maria :girl_hug:

[Yoda 0]

Gaf: yup, like Irish said!! Go to the baking aisle, dude!!

[CLOE 0]

I'm not 100% sure, but I think a little dab will do ya!! I don't think you use too much or it tastes yucky, kinda like food colouring.

[Yoda 0]

Absolutely....just a few drops! Taste and then add more if you want it;....very potent stuff!

[becca77 0]

Wow, great ideas. is adding frozen fruit to the blender allowed? I don't have my pre-op info yet so I'm not sure what the diet is like. How does it look Gaffer?

[Gaffer 1]

Wow, great ideas. is adding frozen fruit to the blender allowed? I don't have my pre-op info yet so I'm not sure what the diet is like. How does it look Gaffer?

From the paperwork that I got from Dr. Coburns office it mentioned that you can add berries to the Optifast, but to use them sparingly as the calories can add up quickly.

Bsically, for me, the diet is Optifast 3X per day with one serving of veggies (they have a list of better ones and ones to avoid) and then Water or other low calorie fluids. This is 3 weeks for me. It outlines all this in the package.

Other than that there is some lists of stuff you need to take with you, some medicines to avoid, and other instructions.

It is all pretty self explanitory, plus when you talk to Rose after you get it she makes sure it is all clearly understood.

As for the extracts, I think I know which ones you guys are talking about. They look like little liquor bottles. Maybe I will have to send Mrs. Gaffer as I am a domesticated animal and can no longer fend for myself in the grocery store.

Gaf