QuincyGirl

Hi Sheri...good to see you here! I did not have to do a pre-op diet (I know, don't smack me). They just asked us to cut back on the sugar/fat before surgery. I did a self-imposed one and lost some weight. If this is your first week on the diet then you're right, most people lose more than 2 pounds that first week, but everyone's different. Make sure you're getting in at least 64oz. of clear fluids as not enough can slow the weight loss. Also, if you're not getting enough protein/calories your body will go into 'starvation mode', which will slow your metabolism and your weight loss. The purpose of the pre-op diet though is to starve your body so that your liver will shrink allowing an easier move of it for the surgery, so weight loss isn't the goal (but I know it's frustrating).