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Well, day 1 of loosing it for life. Here's my quick initial impression of Opti-Fast items: berry and choc Peanut Butter bars not bad. chicken Soup t mix ok. Choc shakes.. OMG they suck to the max. To think I only have 40+ more to go....

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Are you only eating and drink opti-fast products for the pre-op diet or is there a meal allowed with the shakes?

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Are you only eating and drink opti-fast products for the pre-op diet or is there a meal allowed with the shakes?

Opti fast + SF Popsicles/jello

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I'm doing opti fast too, I add alot of ice and make a smoothie/shake tastes much better

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I had no problem with Optifast for two weeks. Granted, they do not taste good! My Surgeon only allows Optifast for pre-op. He says they are the best for full Meal Replacement. Due to certain issues with me, I have to be on the diet for FOUR weeks ..... Eeeeeek! I am into day 21 and am experiencing an aversion to the shakes. To the point I gag just thinking about them (a little exaggeration there!!!!) Planning on calling the Nut tomorrow to see if there is any option for the next 10 days!

The chocolate shake does have a real fake taste. I eat the chocolate bar occasionally. I love the Berry bar. chicken Soup is great - especially with a little celery in it (cucumber and celery are allowed). Who knew that fresh cucumber slices with salt and pepper is so good. Cannot stand the Tomato soup! SF jello/Popsicles are a life saver ..... :-)

As to your problem with the Chocolate shake, I put it in the freezer and remove it before it freezes hard. I cut the top off and spoon out the shake in a bowl to eat it. Not bad! Also, if you can find some good cherry flavoring, mix it with the chocolate to taste. It improves the taste - think chocolate covered cherries. Last but not least, I purchased a single serve blender and mix mini ice cubes in and out comes something akin to a chocolate smoothie.

Good luck to you, Gary. If you come up with a magic formulae to get me through the next 10 days, let me know.

Sam

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Wow, you guys get to eat solid food? 10 days shakes, broth, sf Jello or sf popsicles. Mrs. Grass with the flavor nugget is the crack of the instant Soup world and the only thing that will get me through the next 6 days. I do toss out the noodles!-not allowed!

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Are the opti-fast items billed to insurance?? I'm trying to prepare. My consultation isn't until Monday, but my insurance company isn't making me wait 6 months because I've been trying with dr supervision for 5 years. What are other Protein powders you can suggest??

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I go thru the VA and they gave me 11 boxes of opti fast shakes, I'm only allowed 5 shakes a day, beef/chicken broths, sf Jello and popsicles for 2 weeks and the day before surgery on Protein Shakes and nothing after midnight

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I had no problem with Optifast for two weeks. Granted, they do not taste good! My Surgeon only allows Optifast for pre-op. He says they are the best for full Meal Replacement. Due to certain issues with me, I have to be on the diet for FOUR weeks ..... Eeeeeek! I am into day 21 and am experiencing an aversion to the shakes. To the point I gag just thinking about them (a little exaggeration there!!!!) Planning on calling the Nut tomorrow to see if there is any option for the next 10 days! <br><br>

The chocolate shake does have a real fake taste. I eat the chocolate bar occasionally. I love the Berry bar. chicken Soup is great - especially with a little celery in it (cucumber and celery are allowed). Who knew that fresh cucumber slices with salt and pepper is so good. Cannot stand the Tomato soup! SF jello/Popsicles are a life saver ..... :-)<br><br>

As to your problem with the Chocolate Shake, I put it in the freezer and remove it before it freezes hard. I cut the top off and spoon out the shake in a bowl to eat it. Not bad! Also, if you can find some good cherry flavoring, mix it with the chocolate to taste. It improves the taste - think chocolate covered cherries. Last but not least, I purchased a single serve blender and mix mini ice cubes in and out comes something akin to a chocolate smoothie. <br><br>

Good luck to you, Gary. If you come up with a magic formulae to get me through the next 10 days, let me know.<br><br>

Sam

Thanks Sam! I feel better realizing I could be on allot longer. Going to try some of your suggestions. thanks again!

Gary

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Are the opti-fast items billed to insurance?? I'm trying to prepare. My consultation isn't until Monday, but my insurance company isn't making me wait 6 months because I've been trying with dr supervision for 5 years. What are other Protein powders you can suggest??

hi Veronica,

opti-Fast is the only product my doc will prescribe per-op. Post-op is much more flexible. GNC has a banana flavor I am planning on trying. One thing nice about GNC is they will refund your money if you dont like as long as you return within 30 days.

I used a Healthcare Spending Account to pay for the opti-fast items. Since, it is a required (ordered) by the surgeon. They may challenge me? But, Drs office said I shouldn't have any problems....

Good luck to you!

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Wow, you guys get to eat solid food? 10 days shakes, broth, sf Jello or sf popsicles. Mrs. Grass with the flavor nugget is the crack of the instant Soup world and the only thing that will get me through the next 6 days. I do toss out the noodles!-not allowed!

Hi Ana,

Thx for the suggestion re:Mrs Grass Soup. Definitely going to do.

Tx,

Gary

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hi Veronica, opti-Fast is the only product my doc will prescribe per-op. Post-op is much more flexible. GNC has a banana flavor I am planning on trying. One thing nice about GNC is they will refund your money if you dont like as long as you return within 30 days. I used a Healthcare Spending Account to pay for the opti-fast items. Since, it is a required (ordered) by the surgeon. They may challenge me? But, Drs office said I shouldn't have any problems.... Good luck to you!

Thanks....I didn't know that about GNC that's fantastic!!!

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Can you add SF Torani Syrup (several flavors) to the Optifast?

Yes. Have you used it with Optifast?

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I like the Carmel SF Torani in the chocolate

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