Hi guys,

I just weighed in for week 2 and only lost 2lbs. I lost so much the first week, 17.5 that I expected more like 5 the second week, at least 3 or so.... Is this normal? I had no pre-surgical diet except to do Clear liquids the day before .... HELP..can I be doing something wrong already?

I am still on full liquids, eating 3 shakes a day for Protein.. Muscle Milk light, made with Water.. about 140 cal per shake and eating Soup and yogurt in between.. yogurt is 100 cal and light. I'm not getting more than 4 cups water in tho.. and will try for upping it to 6 today...

any input?

I was on the pre diet for 2weeks so I lost 24 before surgery and just lost the other 16 in the last week or so. I noticed the more fluids I get in the better. considering you didnt have the pre diet I believe your right in there. Dont worry it will pick up. Just try more fluids it helps also my doctor suggested Align its a probotic for the digestive system and I think its helping. Your fluid doesnt just have to be water either they told me anything pretty much as long as its 5 cals or less and sugar free, crystal light, propel, flavored waters, jello and sugarfree popsicles my favorite. so try and mix it up.

Edited December 1, 200916 yr by paula

Your body is recovering, and trying to figure what the heck you did to it. I really believe it's our bodies rebelling to the changes. Our anatomy is literally adjusting to a complete transformation in what we are feeding it. The body may hold onto a bit of weight as a defense mechanism. Don't get too concerned, the weight will start dropping again, and definitely increase your Fluid intake.

I lost rapidly, then it slowed down a tiny bit, then picked right back up.

Chandra, I think you're doing great so far! You are getting in 3 protein drinks a day, that is an accomplishment in and of itself, I'm so impressed. In my first two weeks, I lost 17 pounds. I then only lost 4 more pounds before having a 13 day stall, but the weight eventually started coming off again and in hindsight I think it came off pretty rapidly. We all lose at different rates, but the important thing is that we all seem to lose. Good luck and try to up that fluid intake!

So glad to see that I am not alone. I am on week 3 and haven't lost any weight in 4 days. I just started my pureed foods and thought maybe my "system" is a little slow with evacuation??? I can not tolerate the protein drinks....I finally ordered Carnation instant Breakfast sugar free. They are soooo awesome. Maybe I will do better. I have learned that Freezing my Crystal lite and drinking it just after my first a.m. protein drink keeps my drinking better. But.. I am worried about not losing weight. I only eat one meal and the rest is liquid?? Is that wrong? I just am not hungry. But.... I have not thrown anything up and can tolerate the liquids I have had so far. I feel GREAT!!!