11 St George Obesity Surgery Unit | Bariatric Book | OPTIFAST® VLED MEAL PLAN The Optifast® VLCD Meal Plan is designed to replace your usual daily food intake. The soup, bars, desserts and standard shakes are interchangeable and contain similar amounts of energy and protein. You can choose one option to replace each meal. EXAMPLE MEAL PLAN BREAKFAST 1 OPTIFAST SHAKE & BLACK TEA OR COFFEE (ONLY ADD A DASH OF SKIM MILK) LUNCH 1 OPTIFAST BAR & 1 CUP SALAD WITH LOW JOULE DRESSING DINNER 1 OPTIFAST SOUP & 1 CUP OF STEAMED/STIRFRIED VEGETABLES MID MEALS OR SNACK STRAINED BROTH, LOW JOULE CORDIAL, DIET JELLY OR HERBAL TEA Should you have any food allergies or intolerances, please discuss this with your dietitian for alternative meal replacement options. This diet is challenging but if followed correctly, it works. It reduces your liver volume, improves your blood sugar levels, improves your breathing and reduces the risk of surgery. It will also help you achieve better weight loss long term. So the sooner you start it the better.
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