Opti day one
I am one week post-op today so was Optifast not so long ago. I was on it for 19 days. The first 4 or 5 days were difficult but not an issue after that. I have never drank coffee but really enjoyed an iced cappuccino from Tim Hortons now and then. I really liked the chocolate Opti with 300ml very cold water blended with 4-5 ice cubes, 1/2 teaspoon of decaf instant coffee with a bit of SF caramel syrup. My favorite though, was vanilla Opti with 300ml very cold water blended with 4-5 ice cubes and 1/2 packet of strawberry, orange, banana Crystal Light.
File Transferred: January 2015, Orientation in Thunder Bay via OTN: January 26, 2015, One-on-one appointments with Dr. Abu-Bakare and Dietician: February 13, 2015, Sleep test: February 22, 2015, One-on-one appointment with Psychologist: February 23, 2015, OTN appointment with surgeon and surgery booked: March 5, 2015, Surgery Date: March 25, 2015
Did u just mix in the coffee granules or did u make some coffee and then mix the brewed coffee with the opti?
Chrissy ~~~ doctor referral May 29/14; info session Aug 18/14; surgeon appt Dr. Starr 
Oct 15/14; dietitian, social worker & nurse Dec 11/14; 2nd appts dietitian, SW & nurse Jan 19/15; Dr. Glazer Feb 25/15; 2 weeks OPTIFAST April 15/15; surgery date April 29/15 
AGE: 48 HEIGHT: 5'6"
I used decaf coffee granules in my Optifast. I tried different amounts but found that about 1/2 teaspoon was perfect for me.
File Transferred: January 2015, Orientation in Thunder Bay via OTN: January 26, 2015, One-on-one appointments with Dr. Abu-Bakare and Dietician: February 13, 2015, Sleep test: February 22, 2015, One-on-one appointment with Psychologist: February 23, 2015, OTN appointment with surgeon and surgery booked: March 5, 2015, Surgery Date: March 25, 2015
I did opti for 8 weeks, was supposed to be 6 but my surgery was delayed. Can't say liked it but I can say it was worth it. I found it was better if I used my bullet to make it. I would make my lunch one with my bullet and take it to work made. I kept in a fridge till it was time to enjoy. I found it easier once I was used to it. I always followed it with sugar free gum. I sure you will find what works for you.
Well surgery partner....we're on the same page with the Opti. The chocolate wasn't bad but I had a rough go with the vanilla. I bought Crystal light Pina Colada for the vanilla but I couldn't fini**** I like one of the suggestions here about putting baking cocoa in so that's something for tomorrow. Yesterday and today I've only been able to get 3 shakes per day in...the 22nd can't come fast enough.
