Trouble With Pre-Op Diet

[jennyannk73 20]

I'm struggling with my two week liquid diet. They would like me to lose 12/13 lbs on this two week diet, and the first few days looked like this was going to be a walk in the park. Until yesterday when I only lost .2 lbs and then today when I got on the scale and to my horror had actually gained two back. Overnight no less.

The hardest part is that I really have been a saint. A serious saint. Not one bite of anything that isn't allowed. Right now I would really just like to cry. I expected that if I really did this right that I would see some of the results i'm seeing from others on this site. I know I can't compare myself to others but it's hard to see people losing 20-30 lbs in two weeks and me sitting at 6 lbs a week in. I lost about 30 lbs in the months prior to this diet and i'm wondering if i'm just hitting that slowdown, but either way, I'm worried about this.

Would love to hear from others that maybe had the same issue.

Have a wonderful night!

Jenny

[janda927 9]

Look at the carbs and sugar in your Protein Drinks, might be high

Good luck, you'll figure it out

[jennyannk73 20]

I'm using that Opti-fast that they gave me... and it is high in sugars but 800 cal a day so puzzled for sure...

[janda927 9]

Try Isopure no carbs, no sugar high Protein

[NewBegin56 7]

Don't forget that everyone is different. The people losing 20-30 pounds during the prep may have a lot more weight to lose. Also - sometimes when your diet changes dramatically, your body may store Water. You might drop 2-3 pounds overnight once it settles down.

The important thing is that you continue to follow the diet and don't freak out - in the end, the loss will be there. Good luck to you!!

[bkz3 17]

For sure don't freak out! I had to do the 10 day pre-op liquid only diet too, (my surgery was Oct 2). My surgeon never gave me a specific amount of weight he wanted me to lose before surgery. I was told the main point of this liquid diet was to shrink up the fat around the organs, to make for a smoother surgery and recovery. I think you should stop weighing yourself, especially on a daily basis. Our bodies are so up & down when it comes to the scale, just keep the plan that your surgeon gave you and that's all you can do. Just know you're doing the right things and it will work all work out just fine! Keep going, one day at a time!

[jennyannk73 20]

Thank you. This helps me feel better!