Stopped losing weight on Optifast

[Loriey 20]

Good morning,

I go in for MGB on Thursday this week. I've been on the shakes for 11 days but only lost 8 lbs. I did cheat with one Pizza Crust and some potato chips. (just this in the 11 days) I drink more than enough Water throughout the day. I am getting scared that if 'm not losing on Optifast, what if I don't lose anything after surgery? Has anyone else gone through this? Is this normal? I've seen where other people have lost twice this in the same amount of time.

[ms.sss 15,720]

Everyone loses as different rates...stick to plan and we all pretty much end up at the same place in the end (barring any complications)

P.S. I lost 11 lbs in my liquid pre-op diet (which was for 2 weeks). I ended up losing more than 1/2 my total body weight.

Edited August 24, 2020 by ms.sss

[Loriey 20]

17 minutes ago, ms.sss said:

Everyone loses as different rates...stick to plan and we all pretty much end up at the same place in the end (barring any complications)

P.S. I lost 11 lbs in my liquid pre-op diet (which was for 2 weeks). I ended up losing more than 1/2 my total body weight.

Thank you for this response. It makes me feel so much better.

[Napua 42]

4 hours ago, ms.sss said:

Everyone loses as different rates...stick to plan and we all pretty much end up at the same place in the end (barring any complications)

P.S. I lost 11 lbs in my liquid pre-op diet (which was for 2 weeks). I ended up losing more than 1/2 my total body weight.

I agree, everyone loses at different rates. Presently on liquid pre-op diet, surgery this Friday 28th. Just want this over with and start the healthy journey. I am ready.

[Bizbaileymiller 61]

I used shakes on and off for years and I’m petite build 5’1” and I have a hard time loosing on them. I loose the first 10 easily but after that it’s a real struggle. I lost maybe 6 pounds on my 2 week liquid diet. I had bypass on 7/16 and I’m down 22lbs! 42 with my presurgery loss.