friend2felines 0 Posted January 27, 2014 Hi, I am 1 week till surgery - 3 October. I've been on Optifast for 3.5 weeks now. (whew!) I have lost a total of 9 kilos and have so much more energy! I think the most important thing is to keep a positive attitude. I have found myself daydreaming about the foods I miss - and have had to redirect my attention. I am wondering for those of you who have had the op already - How long before I can drive? This may sound frivolous considering the surgery I'm going through, but my hubby works out of town Mon-Frid and after week 2, I will be home alone. Also, is there anyone else with Diabetes ll, going through this? Before I started on Optifast my morning glucose levels were 4.5-5......now they are ranging 6.4-7.....just wondering why. Oh, I'm in Australia so those levels for US would be 81-90 and now 115.2-126. Thanks Theresa Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Texasmeg 568 Posted January 27, 2014 Hello and welcome to the forum. My Doc. said I could drive 48 hours after being off anesthesia and narcotic pain medicine. As to the sugar levels, how much are you consuming in the Optifast? I drink Muscle Milk Light and Premier Protein, both are low in carbs. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
friend2felines 0 Posted January 27, 2014 Hello, Thanks for the reply - here in Australia we mix the Optifast with Water. I've been on the 'intensive' portion of the program, so it's been three Optifast, 2 cups green veggies and 2-3 liters of Water. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Texasmeg 568 Posted January 27, 2014 One thing I do know. My husband is a Type II diabetic and his blood sugar rises if he doesn't eat (seems counterintuitive, but that's how it works). In any case, your's isn't very high. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
