Day 3 of my pre-op diet...yes, I am starting it 8 days earlier than I have to...can you tell I am ready?

I have lost 8 pounds in 2 days...which I know from previous billions of diets that is all Water weight. Just curious though...about how much is a normal weight loss pre-op?

10 percent of body weight? More? Anyone know?

I am trying to be good at being happy with what happens each moment, but I also do not want to be disappointed...so I want my expectations to be rational.

Any help here for how much I should expect would be great. Thanks!

Joan

Pre- Op diet started May 2nd

Sleeve scheduled for May 24th

Dr. Nick Nicholson of Dallas, TX

Highest weight 292

Starting weight 289.7

Current weight 281.4

How long will you be doing it total? I know that in previous 2 week liquid diets that I've done, I've lost anywhere from 5-10%, closer to 5 on average though.

How tall are you? With your weight being similar to mine, you might have a new stalker.

Got my answer, dang you're tall. LOL. I bet you get that a lot.. I am 5' 7" and three quarters. I round down though. I think as I lose weight I'll stand taller. Or so I hope.

How long will you be doing it total? I know that in previous 2 week liquid diets that I've done, I've lost anywhere from 5-10%, closer to 5 on average though.

How tall are you? With your weight being similar to mine, you might have a new stalker.

Got my answer, dang you're tall. LOL. I bet you get that a lot.. I am 5' 7" and three quarters. I round down though. I think as I lose weight I'll stand taller. Or so I hope.

Okay...that was funny!! I am 5' 11'' and I have always joked that I wish I was taller...cuz I'd be thinner...more stretched out, you know? lol

I will tend to drop super fast but I also used to gain it back too. Lost a TON of weight a TON of times like everyone else... I do stick to the plan once decided upon. I am planning on doing it until May 24th so a little over 3 weeks. Hoping to lose 30 lbs. Just making sure I wasn't going to be disappointed. Thanks for your reply!

I have been dieting since April 15 and I've only lost 5 lbs. I gained back 2 apparently! This sux!

Puppylovemommy...you probably are not doing the diet I am for pre-op. It is basically up to 5 slimfast drinks a day plus one meal of 5oz lean meat, 3 cups non starch veggies and a tbsp of fat. 1000 calories or so. I can only manage to get down 2 or 3 of the drinks...so I'm hitting about 700 calories. Anyone would drop fast on that I bet!!