Use of OPTIFAST VLCD before surgery
Pre-operative weight loss is often desirable to optimise the safety and outcome of surgery in obese patients scheduled for bariatric surgery. Please consult your surgeon for more information on the use of the OPTIFAST VLCD Program.
Should I become a member of OPTIFAST VLCD online support?
As part of your weight loss journey, you may have been prescribed OPTIFAST VLCD in preparation for bariatric surgery. Whilst the OPTIFAST VLCD products are a part of that journey, our online support can provide additional information and tools to help you along the way. In addition, many patients are recommended to continue to use OPTIFAST VLCD products after their surgery, replacing 1-2 meals per day.
Becoming an online support member will offer you a whole range of benefits to help and support you through a successful weight loss journey. Online support membership is FREE and grants you full access to all online support tools and information, including:
Tools to help you set up your weight loss goals:
- Ability to develop a personalised OPTIFAST VLCD Program plan, including meal and exercise trackers
- Review your progress over time to see how you are tracking
- Dietitian approved, delicious and healthy low calorie recipes
- Informative articles and videos from our healthcare professional team
- Ability to connect with like-minded members for support via the forum.
The OPTIFAST VLCD team appreciates that everyone is different and that no one plan will suit or achieve the desired results for all people. Whilst still following the main outline of a Very Low Calorie Diet, the OPTIFAST VLCD Program in conjunction with the planning and tracking tools available on the website will strive to give you the best possible results.
Post-surgery considerations
You may also be required to continue using OPTIFAST VLCD products post bariatric surgery for a period of time before moving onto more solid food. Your dietitian and surgeon will advise you on the best plan for you post-surgery.
