female only Preop diet - not losing due to period coming

Jeni · January 14, 2008

Hi everyone,

I am on my 10 day preop clear liquid diet. My surgery is scheduled for this Thursday the 17th. When I got on the scale this morning I saw that I've only lost 5 pounds which is not a lot. I am also due for my period on the 17th which I'm thinknig is why I haven't lose more weight. I am worried that not enough weight loss will mean I will not shrink my liver like they want and they're going to be upset with me. Do you think I'm over reacting?

Thanks for any help.

Jeni:confused:

jenncore · January 14, 2008

Jeni,

I'm embarressed to admit that I actually gained some weight during my liquid diet. I wasn't watching my sodium intake with the Soups I was having and before I knew it, I was up 5 pounds. I was able to take the 5 pds. off before surgery so I basically weighed the same as I did when I started my liquid diet in the first place. My surgery went fine without any complications and the surgeon never said anything about my liver being too large or in the way. I think having just liquids really helps with shrinking the liver and if you happen to lose weight it's an added bonus. Good Luck!

Jenn

Sunshine08 · January 14, 2008

Don't ask me why, but I did gain 2 pounds on my week long modified Atkins diet - no bread, potatoes or rice - ( I cheated only once and had some sugar) Anyway, it did not stop me from having the surgery, my doc was not worried and everything went fine. I am on day 5 now. Don't worry:)

michelle9003 · January 14, 2008

I have my date sch for feb 5th... i have not lost any new weight yet after gaining from the holidays.. i'm trying. they said excersise 6 days every week, low sugar and high protein.. so i wonder if i should do some liquid diet for at least 2 meals then a light dinner. I hate to call them, some of the women are not exactly nice. :eek: