Ok so i started my pre-op diet on the 1st since my surgery is the 16th (yay!), so i was doing AWESOME!!!! i lost 8.2 lbs mon-fri, sat nothing then this morning I GAINED A POUND!!! WTH!!! so now im panicked since i HAVE to lose 10 lbs before surgery and i saying 12 since i gained two lbs sincei had seen the dr dec 15 which was before the holidays so pretty dang good for having all kinds of goodies and only 2 lbs! anyways, now im not sure what to do low carb diet? maybe two ow carb days then go to straight liquids IDK!! eeekkk!!!! what do you all think?? my shakes as of right now are muscle milk vanilla and non fat milk, tho i did buy another powder that is called designer whey, and its low carb, so idk any input is greatly appreciated!!! so ready to kick fats ace!!!!

Did you have anything salty? You could have retained water. 1 pound fluctuation is normal, especially for women. Don't worry, keep up the great work!

My sugery date is scheduled for the 16th as well; I've been on my pre-op diet since the 2nd and lost 8 pounds in 3 days and then nothing.

I've decided not to change my diet and I'm not going to weigh again until my pre-op appointment schedulded for Wednesday. The first 3 days I had been walking a mile and then I stopped due to other things going on, I begin today again walking the mile. See what happens...

Though I don't have any advise for you, I do want to wish you luck. Hang in there!!!

Patti

Reg. Muscle Milk is high in calories compared to other Protein powders.

Reg Muscle Milk 250 cal 32 g protein:

http://www.drugstore.com/qxp158245/cytosport/muscle_milk_powder_vanilla_creme.htm?fromsrch=muscle+milk+powder+vanilla

Muscle Milk Light

http://www.amazon.com/Cytosport-Muscle-Light-Vanilla-powder/dp/B000OP1TS8 195 cal 25 g protein.

Personally I think there are much better choices that offer just as much protein for A LOT less calories. Esp. If you are going to use fat free milk which does bring an extra 10 g of protein for it's 90 calories.

I use Dynatize Elite Vanilla 114 cal 24 g Protein, Gold Standard Double chocolate 120 cal 24 g protein, Premier ready to drink 160 cal 30 g of protein.

My doctor also requires Whey isolate. Which is a more refined protein that your body can burn more effectively. Whey concentrates are a mixture of different types of protein. Isolates are more expensive but are better for your body.

Are you exercising? I have been doing 2 shakes, 1 bar, 2 C verggies and unlimited broth, Jello & anything 0-10 caleries. I have exercised everyday. I am day 14 pre-op and down 11 lbs & 63/4 inches. Maybe take meausurements and see if you are losing that way. You shouldn't just focus on the scale only. I am a scale addict. Good luck! I am here if you need any support! I get banded on Wed, feb 9th.

K

Ok so i started my pre-op diet on the 1st since my surgery is the 16th (yay!), so i was doing AWESOME!!!! i lost 8.2 lbs mon-fri, sat nothing then this morning I GAINED A POUND!!! WTH!!! so now im panicked since i HAVE to lose 10 lbs before surgery and i saying 12 since i gained two lbs sincei had seen the dr dec 15 which was before the holidays so pretty dang good for having all kinds of goodies and only 2 lbs! anyways, now im not sure what to do low carb diet? maybe two ow carb days then go to straight liquids IDK!! eeekkk!!!! what do you all think?? my shakes as of right now are muscle milk vanilla and non fat milk, tho i did buy another powder that is called designer whey, and its low carb, so idk any input is greatly appreciated!!! so ready to kick fats ace!!!!

Are you exercising and drinking lots of Water based liquids? That helps. You should also take measurements as the scale is only one part. I am a scale junkie! Good luck! I get banded on Feb 9. I am here for you!

K

Ok so i started my pre-op diet on the 1st since my surgery is the 16th (yay!), so i was doing AWESOME!!!! i lost 8.2 lbs mon-fri, sat nothing then this morning I GAINED A POUND!!! WTH!!! so now im panicked since i HAVE to lose 10 lbs before surgery and i saying 12 since i gained two lbs sincei had seen the dr dec 15 which was before the holidays so pretty dang good for having all kinds of goodies and only 2 lbs! anyways, now im not sure what to do low carb diet? maybe two ow carb days then go to straight liquids IDK!! eeekkk!!!! what do you all think?? my shakes as of right now are muscle milk vanilla and non fat milk, tho i did buy another powder that is called designer whey, and its low carb, so idk any input is greatly appreciated!!! so ready to kick fats ace!!!!

8 lbs in less than a full week is excellent. Your body will most likely need to catch up before you lose more. Don't panic, you're doing fine.

I might suggest, if you are worrying about Water retention, to watch the sodium in the Lean Cuisine meals. You'd be surprised how much salt they pack in those things.

My concern about Lean Cusine is that they tend to be high in carbs and have limited protein. You might want to pick out the meat and weight it. You should be getting 3 oz of protein. If you're not getting enough protein add enough chicken breast to get to 3 oz. I once read on LC web site that their meals should be part of a "healthy meal". Meaning they are not ment to be a complete meal and that you should have additional veggies. So even the manufacturer does'nt consider them a real meal! That's not to say I did'nt eat them pre band. I did tend to by the larger size that they sell in a couple flavors because it was more like a real meal.

thanks all! i do drink the muscle milk like but i did buy the designer whey so I may switch over to that, um as for the salt i was on a salt over load for a couple days when i made a tillapia fillet for dinner instead of LC so now im on a no salt kick at least no extra, when I do buy the LC i tend to get the smaller ones so i can fill up on salad or veggies, i did however thanks to the forum find Walden Farms salad dressing, co cal, no carb, and they are actually good!!! I dont do alot of exercise do to that fact that i have bad knees and alot of back pain, HOWEVER i do like to do my Physical Therapy exercises that I got, so I guess it kind works. anyways, i did a no carb day yesterday and i think i bumped it enough, im back down to my 8.2 pound loss im gonna try an all liquids diet today and bump it even more. I definetly know that im losing inches my hubby says he sees it also, my face is thinner that dangit giant dble chin is fading away, and my seatbelt will now buckle!! im very happy!!! I will not let things frustrate me as I can see progress! We are all in a battle to kick fats a$$ Im dangit im gonna win this time!!!!!!!! thanks for all the support guys!!!!