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| How did the op go.... I am keen for advice I am probably a month away... | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| PJ, All I can suggest is keep drinking water, make full use of your veggie allowance and get some diet jelly made up and leave it in portion sizes in the fridge, it's amazing just how helpful diet jelly can be. Pyretta |
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| Hi all, I'm booked in for the 19th June and am not due to see my dietician until the 22nd May. I thought i'd start Optifast early to "do the right thing". This is day 4 and as i've always been a big eater, i'm finding it a bit of a struggle. 36 days to go - and counting |
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| aarrghh, some days are all good till later. i still have 1 week to go. today I had- 1 coffee with a dash of pura tone 1 coffee opti with 2 teaspoons psyllium 1 large mug of home made onion & fennel soup water water water 1 cherry crunch bar water water water 1 black tea soup made with 1 carrot, 1 onion, cup of snow peas water water water 2 tablespoons organic yoghurt and now another cup of tea i have the shakes, and my body is wondering whats going on???? help, after tomorrow i will have 6 days to go good luck girls tomorrow xx k |
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| I am allergic to micropore plus a couple of other tapes. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hi Yes i was allergic to micropore |
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| Reposting... Just trying to bring the suggestions together. Optifast seems to taste better when mixed with very cold water. It is best mixed with a stab blender or in a shaker container. Just a reminder, as yummy as all these additives are PLEASE consult you surgeon/patient liaison person BEFORE adding ANYTHING to Optifast. If you are doing Optifast pre Op most surgeons WILL NOT allow fruit of any kind at that stage. Some surgeons just don't allow it. Now to make them taste a little more interesting: ~Low Joule jelly crystals, just add them to 15ml of hot water to dissolve them before adding to the shakes ~Half a teaspoon of cinnamon powder,decaf coffee powder, strawberry essence, peppermint essence, coconut essence, orange essence, coconut rum liqueur style essence, low joule caramel and low joule fruit toppings in the vanilla shakes. ~Essences from the cake isle of the supermarket can be considered for either of the flavours of shakes. Peppermint, orange or Strawberry essences in the choc shakes work really well. ~There are a few companies that make sugar free syrups than can be used to flavour Optifast.One is DaVinci Syrups you can google them for an Australian supplier ~Another one is Torani Syrups, again this is the supplier I use: http://www.passthetoast.com/products/catalogue.php ?catId=6 ~If you are permitted fruit then the following options can also be used: ~Add a banana to the vanilla shake. ~Add optifast either dessert or chocolate shake into a blender with 200mls of cold water then add: ~coffee/mocha Mixer : 4 large ice cubes 2 shot of espresso add hazelnut essence. ~Mixed berry trio : scoop of mixed berries two large ice cubes, strawberry essence. ~Cherry Ripe sundae : Four icecubes one hand full of frozen cherries , strawberry essence |
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| Re posting from earlier in this thread: Some surgeons will allow Tony Fergusons or other VLCDs but most stick with Optifast for a number of reasons: ~Optifast is the ONLY VLCD which has been medically and scientifically proven to work. ~Optifast is the only VLCD that has been proven to be nutritionally balanced ~Up until a few short years ago Optifast was only available by prescription ~Optifast is produced by Novartis, a drug company who must adhere to stricter guidelines than food companies. Also the nutrition and carb levels differ from brand to brand. Pyretta |
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| Here's one I found: Hope this recipe helps: 1 tablespoon olive oil 1 onion, finely chopped 3 stalks of celery, finely chopped 1 carrot, shredded 4 tomatoes, chopped or 1 (14-ounce) can diced tomatoes 1 teaspoon dried basil leaves, crumbled 3 cups of vegetable or chicken stock Salt and pepper to taste Heat the oil in a large pot and saute the onion, celery, and carrots until vegetables are tender. Add the tomatoes and basil. Simmer over low heat, stirring occasionally, until tomatoes are softened. Transfer the mixture to a blender or food processor and carefully blend until smooth. Return pureed mixture to cooking pot and combine with the stock. Simmer, uncovered, until soup is reduced to the desired consistency. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Makes 4 servings. |
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| A few more hints: Savoury suggestions: ~Vegie Soup( You can add other allowed vegie to it ) Dice 1 onion and brown it in 1 teaspoon vegetable oil Add sliced celery and mushrooms and fry them off too Add 1 litre of ready made stock or stock cubes in water Then add as many allowed veggies as you like. I added zucchini, cauliflower, broccoli & cabbage and then 2 tins of crushed tomatoes with garlic & herbs. Once it's all soft & cooked through I get the potato masher & mash the veggies so they are not in big clumps. ~~~~~~~~~To make Dinner a 3 course meal! The soup, shake and Low Joule Jelly for dessert. Soup recipe: 2 lge leeks 500g broccoli 1 bunch spring onions 1 clove garlic 1 tspn dried herbs 1 litre vege stock olive oil Cut all veges up small, put into pan with olive oil and cook for a few mins, add stock/herbs/garlic/season ing and cook until soft then blitz in blender. I then water it down and bag into portions and freeze. Take out when required, microwave and add tspn olive oil when serving and mix in. ~Try a stock cube dissolved in hot water or low carb cuppa soups. ~1 teaspoon of curry powder added to the chicken soup ~Add the following to the Optifast chicken soup: 1 zucchini 1 onion 2 cloves of garlic 1 red capsicum Divide in half as this is enough for 2 days worth of veggies and put one lot in the fridge for tomorrow ~Mix up optifast chicken soup Add a splash of dark soy Add a splash of red wine vinegar (to neutralize the soy taste)Add veggies ~Optifast also now has Spring Vegetable soup |
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| "From Optifast website - The inclusion of a teaspoon (5ml) of oil a day is important for those who are at risk of developing gall stones. The oil stimulates the emptying of the gall bladder, helping to prevent gall stones. Normally a teaspoon of oil (usually olive oil or another vegetable oil) is included in the daily serve of vegetables" | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Reposting... Taken from the Optifast Website. If your surgeon hasn't given you any guidelines there are the allowed foods on the intensive phase. LOW STARCH AND GREEN VEGETABLES Radish, cauliflower, alfalfa sprouts, shallots, cucumber, asparagus, silver beet, eggplant, beans, snow peas, garlic, bok choy, spinach, lettuce, broccoli, squash, leeks, brussel sprouts, tomato, mung beans, celery, watercress, mushrooms, cabbage, zucchini, onions, capsicum, carrots SOUPS stock cubes, vegetable soups(using allowed vegetables), miso soup, bonox(in moderation) SAUCES AND CONDIMENTS lemon juice, soy sauce(in moderation), mustard, vinegar, tomato paste, Worcestershire, chilli sauce SPICES AND HERBS Dill, all spice, paprika, fennel, basil, parsley, garlic, celery flakes, oregano, pepper, ginger, chilli, rosemary, lite salt, chives, sage, mint, cinnamon, thyme, mustard seed, cloves, turmeric, nutmeg, coriander, tarragon, cumin, curry powder, MISCELLANEOUS Artificial sweeteners, Unsweetened lollies/gum, Diet Jelly, Essence: banana, mint, strawberry CALORIE FREE FLUIDS (at least 2 litres extra per day) Water, diet cordial, tea, mineral water, diet soft drink |
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| Best wishes Serena and Cath, hope everything goes smoothly for both of you. (1 recovering and 1 heading in)...Di | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Were you allergic to micropore SS? | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hi Cath I did sleep well last night thanks, I went to my gp today and she saw the mess they made with the micropore on the arm. Good luck i hope your op goes well Best wishes Serena |
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| Thanks Cara, wish I had taken Fiona's tip and booked a pre-op massage. Oh well I'm getting my haircut tomorrow and will have a cuppa with friends to pass some time. Just chatted to my mum and she is making me some soup for after the op. Can't help but feel a bit nervous though. Cath |
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| Wow Cath, Your op is this Friday? That seemed to come round fast.. well for us, probably not you. If I don't get a chance before then, I want to wish you the BEST of luck!!! Will be thinking of you. You're going to do just fine. |
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| Hello Solomon Serena, hope you slept well overnight. Make sure you keep up with the pain meds and lots of water.You will feel a little bit better each day.When you feel up to it share your experiences and we'll help you gt through this week. Best wishes,My turn on Friday Cath |
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| Hi All I am just a few hours from hospital feeling a bit sad and sorry for myself and still on optifast for another 2 weeks,then i will be reviewed in another 2 weeks for the next stage. |
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| i just read on the optifast website that you can freeze the milkshake and make a yummy ice-cream treat!! gr8 idea i might try it,for something a little different... | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hey K .... I have to fast from 7am this morning for an afternoon surgery list that starts at 1pm .. I know the people on the morning surgery list have to fast from MN the night before. I think nothing, including water, can pass my lips from 7am .. my tummy is not gonna just have butterflies like eagles .. but its gonna be rumbling a storm by this arvo lol. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| good Luck Crystal, ihave a q? do you have to fast 12 hours/overnight before the op? are you allowed water between now and the op? thanks k |
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| yayyyyy I've just had my last preop shake. This time tomorrow night I will be a baby bandit!!! Can't say I'll be missing the 3 shake a day regime ... bring on liquids lol. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| rosa, I had a drop of skim milk in my coffee while on Optifast. Though if it's not decaff coffee I was told to increase my water intake by 500ml for every cup of coffee I drank. Pyretta |
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| would there be anything wrong in having a spot of skim milk in tea or coffee. I am getting really sick of black teas and coffees. I really don't see a problem with it? Any ideas? | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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