Pre-op diet weight GAIN?!?!

[Flairness 2]

The first week went great. Lost 13 pounds. Went from 311 to 299.

Then the second week started and I was up a pound. I thought no big deal, probably Water retention or something. Then the next day I was up another. And the next, another.

I am on day 12 and am at 303. Making it look like I've only lost 8 pounds.

What in the world is going on? I have stuck to plan. 2 meals of 1-2 slimfast shakes, 1 meal of lean Protein and non starchy vegetables. I also get "free foods" of cucumber, pickle, sf Popsicles. I have been meeting goal of 64 oz of Fluid a day.

I don't know what is wrong and it's making me sad and frustrated.

[Teachamy 1,042]

Please don't throw in the towel yet! An average weight loss goal is 1-3 pounds a week. Contrary to our beliefs, we don't always lose weight in a straight line. There are minor ups and downs along the way as we trend downward. At this rate, you have lost 8 pounds in 2 weeks. You are above the average. So stick to the plan and have patience. (I drive myself nuts if I weigh more than once a week, btw. Weighing yourself every day can be counter-productive, in my opinion.)

You can do this!

Amy

[Stephanie Stroup McIntosh 157]

Are you having regular bowel movements? That could have a lot to do with it.

[Flairness 2]

Good point...the first week was like clockwork. The last few days has been less...substantial. I thought just because my bowels have been emptied so less to get rid of!