nmccarthy 11 Posted June 13, 2014 Well I start my Pre-op diet Tuesday . I have to only eat and drink Optifast Protein supplements I purchased from the doctors for 14 days. Any tips from someone who have used Optifast . Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kamp86 44 Posted June 13, 2014 what flavor did they give? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kamp86 44 Posted June 13, 2014 i have tried the french vanilla, chocolate and the strawberry. out of the 3 i liked the chocolate and strawberry. i start my 3 week pre-op diet monday. Best of luck with your surgery. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MBY 7 Posted June 13, 2014 I'm on my 8th & final week of Optifast. I mix it up, blend with ice, blend with frozen berries (only fruit I'm allowed). The Soups were ok, but I got tired of them. The bars were ok, the deserts were ok, but also tiring. The shakes will get you through. At first I had a variety of their products a day (I'm on 5 a day), but now I'm just shakes, when hungry drink Water. I now see the shakes as convenient. A nutritious drink I made in 30 seconds. My nutritionist told me to eat a cup of diet jelly (Australian term for Jello in US), that helps break it up. Use your time better, keep out of the kitchen! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
SherB 220 Posted June 13, 2014 I am sooo glad my doctor does not require a pre-op diet. The only restriction is the day before surgery. Have a light Breakfast and then only liquids for the rest of the day. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
bb0325 2 Posted June 13, 2014 I am sooo glad my doctor does not require a pre-op diet. The only restriction is the day before surgery. Have a light Breakfast and then only liquids for the rest of the day. You are so lucky. I have to do two full weeks consisting of two shakes, one lean Protein and veggie. 1 Mary Cade reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kamp86 44 Posted June 13, 2014 i have to do 3 weeks of the Optifast. first week is 4 shakes and One Bar then the second 2 weeks is just shakes Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
janeta16 15 Posted June 13, 2014 My doctor didn't recommend a pre-op diet either except for day before but I think I may try and do a week of liquids. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Pelicanlady 122 Posted June 14, 2014 My doctor just wants me to eat a light supper the night before. I think I want to jump start my weight loss and do liquids for the week before surgery. My surgery is July 8th so 4th of July will be some yummy chocolate shakes. I love Atkins shakes, so that makes it easier for me. Good luck everyone. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dexter1118 27 Posted June 15, 2014 I am finding that blending the Optifast with ice bulks them up a bit. It actually makes the chocolate shake taste like a Wendy's Frosty. Haha. Good Luck! You can do this. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mareeamos17 0 Posted February 24, 2024 hi i start my Optifast on 11th March for two weeks i am sleeved and having a mini bypass due to major reflux. when I did the optifast pre op diet before I also had Soups, deserts and bars. it made it easier following the diet with a variety good luck with your journey Share this post Link to post Share on other sites