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| Lynnie, A couple a day shouldn't be too bad but try not to have too many. As with anything, if you're not sure, ring one of your surgeons staff and ask. Pyretta |
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| I'm not sure about the mints, but I sure went through some serious sugar free gum. The need to chew was incredible and I was also worried about the bad breath that apparently goes with having the optifast (I think it has something to do with the ketosis). Tracie :o) |
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| Hi guys Started opti this morning after my wonderful indian dinner last night. Had a great dinner with 4 great supportive friends. is it ok to use the eclipse suger free mints while on optifast. Cheers Lynnie |
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| Lynnie Damn sorry about the spelling of your name, you'll soon learn my fingers move a lot faster than my brain a lot of the time. Pyretta |
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| Linnie, Savour every bite, but know that Indian is one cuisine I have no trouble with so once you're even on mushies you can get back to it LOL. Pyretta |
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| Pyretta Thanks for bringing these suggestions forward. Start opti tomorrow so this will help. Having an indian dinner tonight for a girlfriends birthday. Going to enjoy every mouthful. I'm sure this isn't the right way to look at it !!! Lynnie |
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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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| 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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| 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 Novaris, a drug company who must adhere to stricter guidelines than food companies. Pyretta |
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| Colleen, You'll be fine as long as you stay focused on the reasons why you're doing it. Pyretta |
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| Thanks Pyretta that helps yes i had my last supper tonight fish AND CHIPS YUMMMMMMMM time to get serious now and begin my journey it really is a new begining yayyyyyyy | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 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 **Fruit is not allowed during the intensive phase of the program due to the carbohydrate content.** **Items listed as NOT being suitable: Corn, green peas, legume, lentils, potato, pumpkin, sweet potato, All other soups, fruit juice, alcohol |
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| colleen go onto recopies page someone posted the diet on for me | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hey guys what veges can you eat and low cal jellie? I start opti tomorrow and Im ready to go?? I have a app with dietician Wed.. | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Yesterday I started tasting the iodine again. I had cut the amount of diet jelly I was putting in the drink to 1/3 packet instead of 1/2 but added some other essence. I guess it was not enough to take the taste away. Again I have the taste just starting up now. I hate it. Only tomorrow to go now thank goodness. It is not that I don't like the liquid diet but just the taste and I don't feel hungry at all. Delia |
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| Thanks Pyretta I had a feeling you should have them. If you did not then the next day you maybe screamig for food. Thanks Delia |
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| Katrina, Not all surgeons require their patients to go on Optifast prior to surgery. Some do require it to help remove fat from the liver so the liver isn't as brittle at the time of surgery. The added bonus is the weight loss that comes with it and getting you used to a liquid diet, which is what will be required for a while post surgery. Check out the Are you researching Lap banding Thread, I'm sure you'll find a lot of useful information there. http://au.messages.yahoo.com/lifestyle/lap-band/81 275/ Pyretta |
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| I am just in the early stages of lapband steps. I have my appointment with Dr tomorrow, what is all this about optifast or optislim. Does everyone have to go on that before the operation? I am in the country, so maybe our Dr/surgeon will be different or is this a law requirement? If so what is better optislim or optifast? Thanks Katrina | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Delia, You do need to have the 3 shakes a day to maintain the nutrition from them. If you really aren't hungry then forgo the veggies. Pyretta |
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| Tracy So glad to hear everything went so well. Sounds like you have a lovely daughter to take care of you. Look after yourself and keep us posted on how you go. Lynnie |
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| Oh Tracey so glad to hear you are ok, it seems like forever ago I was there too. I am banded only 3 weeks tomorrow and love it so far. lol | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Hi Tracy That is great to hear as I am having the mid band on Monday. Delia |
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| I am feeling a lot better not that I was that off with the optifast. Day 4 today. The last two night after having stir fry vegetables. I was not hungry and had trouble drinking the shake. I sat and sipped for half hour. I am assuming that you have to have it and not go without one of the opti serving a day? This morning I feel like I do not want anything again. So I will have to sit and sip again. Gee I am no banded yet. Delia |
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