Following Pre Op diet and not losing weight. Suggestons?

[shultz 3]

Happy friday all - I am scheduled for surgery next Wed and the MD wants me to lose between 10-20 lbs. I have been adhering to the 3 Protein Drinks, 2 cups of veg and 2(1/2)c of broth each day. I have been on it for 7 days and only lost 7 lbs. Any ideas/tips? I'm hardly eatting anything and it should be falling off me. Thanks!

[catwoman7 11,212]

you may be down at least another 3 lbs by then - that's still a few days away. Do you retain Water? If so, it may be the sodium in the broth - you may be hanging on to a lot of water. Regardless, I'm guessing you may be down another 3 lbs by then

[LizzieRN911 3]

I agree. You are likely retaining Water from the sodium in the broth. Make sure you are getting plenty of water in to dilute the sodium. You got this!

[Elidh 239]

Remember, the main point of the pre-op diet is to make the liver smaller and less friable for the surgeon. And 7 pounds in 7 days is actually fantastic!

[Hop_Scotch 1,630]

7lb sounds like weight loss to me and is pretty good for seven days, and you will likely lose a few more pounds before Wednesday.