I have been working at it for 2 weeks + now and have been stuck at 7 pounds for at least a week of it. I am not sure why but I am getting a little worried that I wont be able to lose the other 8 I need to before surgery on the 9th of June.

I have 1 to 2 Protein shakes a day and 1 to 2 healthy meals. I had to stop drinking crystal light because it made my throat so raw that I have still not gotten my voice back. My calorie intake is 800 or below. What the heck am I doing wrong? The only thing that I can see needs improvement is adding a little more exercise

I have 16 days left...

It was my understanding that the pre op diet is to prepare you and to allow the liver to shrink which makes it easier and safer for the doc to do the sleeve. That is what Dr. Nicks office explained to me. I had to do everything over the phone and via email. I asked so many questions I felt bad for bothering them. I didn't think it was truly about the weight loss at all. Just preparing you and your tummy. I will be 4 weeks out tomorrow and wish I could find some sleevers here in New Mexico. If anyone comes across someone please let me know. Zephra don't stress, you are doing what you should be doing. That alone can stall any kind of weight loss.

Zephra - have you measured yourself at all? It may be you're loosing inches not weight... and that the more you feel the urge to get on the scales each day the worse it'll makeyou feel.

If you can try keeping off the scales for a couple of days, and upping your exercise if possible - you'll be fine....

Good luck hun

Kathy

Well, I had heard that the doctor was pretty strict about his orders and I was ordered to lose 15-20 pounds. I had visions of his canceling my surgery because I didn't lose enough and I just don't think I could handle that.

The 500 calories a day did not bother me at all. I felt very satisfied on that amount as long as it was Protein. However, I have been doing low carb now for 3 days and yesterday, I mowed the grass and had to take a nap because I have NO energy. I lost 3 more pounds as of this morning but I forgot about the lack of energy that I experience before with Atkins. I plan to add a piece of whole wheat toast to my eggs today. I read a few people who would add healthy carbs in the morning felt much better.

So the scale is moving again after almost 2 weeks of stalls and I can breath easier. I am down 9 pounds so I only have 6 more to go in 2 weeks. Thanks for the comments. Now I am going to change my ticker :001_smile:

That's really awesome chickee ! ! ! You can do it, and you'll get your surgery date.

That is awesome, Zephra!!! Way to go, I am sure the other 6 will come off in 2 weeks. Keep up the good work!!!