Pre-op Diet - Week 2 Stall

[BigInBoston 2]

Hi all,

I started my pre op diet of high Protein, low carb, low calorie (1000-1200 a day) last Monday and managed to lose 12 lbs in week one. In the first 3 days of week 2 I havent lost an ounce. If anything I have actually consumed fewer calories this week so I am a bit annoyed.

Did this happen to anyone else? Is a 3 day stall enough to need to change things up already?

Thanks!

Amber

[jane13 2,256]

@@BigInBoston are you supposed to lose a certain amount to get approval for surgery (shrinking the liver)?

I guess because I wasn't told a specific amount to lose I didn't have a "stall" on my pre-op :/

Talk to your doctors/NUT office for guidance if you are expected to lose a specific amount.

[Bufflehead 6,358]

Don't worry about it. The purpose of the pre-op diet is to shrink your liver, not to lose weight. Just keep following the plan and you will be fine.

And if it gives you any comfort, pretty much the exact same thing happened to me. I lost 12 lbs the first week of pre-op diet and 2 lbs the second week. I didn't weigh myself every day though -- I would advise getting out of that habit because sooner or later (like now) it will make you unhappy and stressed to just focus on the numbers on the scale. Good luck!

[OutsideMatchInside 10,166]

I barely lost any scale weight on my pre-op diet because it was 105 with 90% humidity every day and I was retaining Water like a pool.

Shrinking your liver is what matters, not the scale.< /p>

Also you don't lose everyday. It just doesn't work like that, no matter how heavy you start.

[BigInBoston 2]

@@jane13 Yes I do have a weightloss goal before surgery (30lbs). In the past I have been able to drop that much weight in 4-5 weeks (just not keep it off) so I was hoping to do the same this time so I can get cleared for surgery. Thats the only reason I have been obsessively weighting myself everyday. That's not something I intend to keep up.

I have an appointment with my dietitian next week so I will just check in with her to see if she has any recommendations. Thanks all.

[Panda Chai 14]

I think loosing 12 pounds is really great. I am in week 2 , with surgery 5 days away and I have lost a total of 6 pounds.

And I know I'm hungry!!. Hope it comes off easier after surgery.

[KristenLe 5,979]

@@BigInBoston Consuming fewer calories can make you lose less weight. Your body goes into starvation mode and holds on to what it has (especially after a large loss the week before). It has also been very warm out this week (I'm in Rhode Island) so it's important to get even more fluids in or your body will retain Water. Stick with the low carb, high Protein diet (make sure to get enough Protein and fluids) and you'll get where you need to go! Good luck!

[jane13 2,256]

@@BigInBoston - the amount you want to lose (30lbs) is based on your own personal goal I am guessing.

My question was asking if the Doctors office or if Insurance was requiring a specific amount to be lost.

Jane