Not losing much during the pre op diet

[southernmom]

I went to my primary doctor for surgical clearance yesterday afternoon, and her scale verified mine. I've only lost 2 pounds and I've been on the pre op diet a week and a half! I swear, I haven't cheated ONCE. I know that 2 pounds is good, but compared to others on this site, I was hoping for more, especially since it is such a restrictive diet. I am due to have my period any day now, so I'm thinking a reason for the small amount may be because of water retention. What makes me nervous is that I'm hoping that the sleeve works for me. I would hate to go through all of this and still not lose weight. After talking with the dietician and going over my typical food intake, she told me that even though I don't always make the best choices, my diet wasn't really that bad. She hypothesized that I had a very slow metabolism. (Probably from years of yo-yo diets and irregular exercise.) Has anyone else been in this situation? Did the sleeve still work?

[sraebaer]

Don't worry about it, the only purpose of your pre-op diet is to shrink your liver for a safer surgery. Of course the sleeve will work! My advice would be to weigh yourself just once a week after surgery. (Weight fluctuations drive some people crazy.)

[WANAGL]

DITTO ^

[Sunshine5]

Yeah, mine is slow too. I was expecting the same big change with pre-op diet but have not seen it yet. I have not cheated either. The first day was hard because I really felt hungry. I have learned to space meals out and eat smaller amounts, so I'm not starving all day. I've lost right at 5 lbs I think now. Good Luck!

[Blove2012]

I struggled with the pre-op diet myself. I was terrified that I would not lose enough and my doctor would not do the surgery! I did drop several pounds in the last few days pre-surgery and I have continued to do well. Many of us worry that they procedure will not work for us because we have suffered so many failed diets in the past. Just follow your doctor/program guidance and you will be successful! Best wishes to you. Please keep us updated on your progress.

[Jackie12]

I'm having the same exact problem. I lost well on the 1400-calorie a day diet for the month prior to liquids, but since cutting intake for the liquid preop diet, I've only lost 4 lbs. in a week and a half. My surgery is Monday. I'm thinking my body may just be in shock.

[ghost_ryder]

Some people take longer for Ketosis to begin. If you have other health issues it could make it even longer. The longer you stick with the diet the better the results you will get.

http://www.webmd.com/diabetes/type-1...hat-is-ketosis

[Sandra3]

Getting the sleeve will help you lose weight, no worries about it. At first for months you can't eat much but after a while you can eat a little more and your food choices will make a huge difference (protein first, and for me it's limited carbs but not the extreme low carbs at 30gr/day). Water intake is important too because not enough water= no weight loss!
I lost around 11 pounds on my own right before the pre-op diet and "only" 7 pounds in the two weeks of liquid/high protein diet. I was expecting to lose much more but my surgeon was really happy about it! And I was told my diet was fine before and that's why I was not losing more...I came back from the hospital with a water gain from the IV I had for 4 days...
So don't jump on yoru scale every day it's too stressful, I only do it twice a week. Expect stalls, it's normal...losing weight after bariatric surgery is different from losing with a diet.
In one week I will be 9 months out and I'm very happy I got a sleeve: best decision ever!
I don' t think I will reach my goal at one year, being a slow loser, but probably around 18 months and that's fine with me!
Good luck and take care!

[KariVSG]

I start my pre op diet on the 24th and im hoping to lose about 10 lbs.

[garyshoe]

I start my pre op diet on the 24th and I'm hoping to lose about 10 lbs.

I was surprised I had lost about 10 more pounds base on my weight the day of surgery of 286. I have avoided looking at scales since, although I am on the liquid diet now for the last 4 weeks (counting the two weeks prior to surgery) I can say that the diet is much easier since the surgery but I 'm craving something to chew. So far so good. But I really hate hospitals!!

[redkcmom]

I'm almost 3 months post surgery. Our bodies are not predictable. Stay the course you will see results.
Yes weigh only once a week it mentally is the best. Walk as much as you can. I love my fitbit just bought one for my husband for his bday.
I lose slow but steady I hear that wins the race.
Keep the faith and hard work up!!

[southernmom]

Well, tomorrow is the big day. I weighed myself this morning, and I'm down 4 pounds. Not what I had hoped for, but it's better than 2. Wish me luck! I'm more excited than nervous. My husband keeps asking me if I'm nervous, but I'm really not. I know that I've done everything on my part. I've stuck to my diet, gone into crazy nesting mode so that the kids would have what they need next week, and chosen one of the best surgeons in the state. Crossing my fingers that this was the right decision and that it works.

[sraebaer]

You'll do great! Best of luck to you!

[WANAGL]

Sending All Good Thoughts and Prayers!

[southernmom]

Well, I'm one day post op and feel great! Sugar free Popsicles are now my favorite food. I'm really shocked that I'm not hungry at all. Hoping things stay like this for the next few weeks while I'm on liquids.