Pre-op Diet Concern/Question

[Dexter1118 27]

Day 10 of my 28-day liquid diet. I am supposed to be down 50lbs. before my surgery date and I have lost exactly 7 pounds. Has anyone else has trouble with Optifast and not losing weight? I am not in ketosis. In the past when trying really low calorie diets I haven't been able to lose weight. This is making me want to give up completely and go eat a steak or a cheeseburger...Any insight would be great.

[BeagleLover 1,020]

My nutritionist had me try Optifast. I followed it to the letter and didn't lose much at all. Don't blame yourself. Everyone's body is different and reacts differently.

[katesuccess 990]

You might ask the nut or doc about upping calories - I was on Optifast for a long time and lost pretty well, but every time i stalled we'd have to play with the calories up or down. My preop was three high Protein low carb shakes a day plus one lean-cuisine type meal at night, and allowed one cup of non-starch veggies. I lost some, but not as much as I'd thought i would. GOod luck though, and please don't give up! Even doing the plan and not losing weight will likely help your liver reduce, just by having less fatty calories. That's the biggest boost to the surgeon AND to you since it's for your safety during surgery. We're rooting for you!

[LindafromFlorida 1,542]

I just want to say good luck!! Keep trying and don't give up.

[Dexter1118 27]

My biggest concern is that I am going to have this surgery and I am not going to lose weight....it seems like low calories like this don't do much for me.

[LalaTaylor 25]

I think that the actual scale should mean less than your ability to follow the program. Much of your success post op will be sticking to a high Protein low carb lifestyle.if you give up now that may create problems for your future plans. As suggested before speak to your nut or dr. You may be "starving" your body too much, and so it is holding on to everything. Also see if you can get a read out on the details, like fat lbs. fat mass, Water percentage etc. I wish you well and keep up the fight.