Ok, so I started the pre-op diet on Thursday of last week. I have been so very good. The only day I veered from plan was on the first day Thursday. Since then I have followed their guidelines to a tee and I have only lost 1 lb. What is wrong with this picture? Anyone else in the same boat or how is everyone else tracking so far?

I have not started my pre-op diet yet but I thought I'd be supportive and tell you that it's not uncommon for the body to hold onto extra pounds for a few days because it's in shock about the change in your diet. You may end up losing a bunch all at one time once your body realizes you're not going to starve it! Good luck and I hope your surgery goes well!

Are you pre-menstrual by any chance? Sometimes you might not see the scale move during that time, but then you will see a bump when your body starts diuresing (sp?) once your cycle starts. Also, be sure to drink plenty of water--the more the better. I would try for 80-100 oz if you can.

Don't let the scale fool you... It's when I seem to NOT lose pounds that I see inches go away (I did not lose ANY weight for 2 weeks after surgery). But now I only weigh once a week... helps me from going scale crazy!!!

I couldnt stay faithful to my preop, had alot of problems with the shakes but I would substitute by having maybe egg whites or grilled chicken one time a day and a shake. Weightwise suprising I didnt drop alot of weight even though it was a huge calorie defficiency. But almost a week out of surgery surprising I did ok. No I dont expect this number every week but thank god the scale did move. Stick to your plan your weight will come off at some point. It has too, the science is all there.

Is it a liquid diet? My pre-op diet will not be liquids as I thought. It consists of protein shake and bars and a healthy dinner. It comes to 1200 calories a day. I don't lose weight at 1200 calories a day. That is why diets haven't worked for me. I kept trying to keep my calls under 1000 to get somewhere but after weeks of nothing or losing 2 and regaining 1 the next week I gave up.

My pre-op consists of All the non-starchy veggies I want, which I try to eat at least 2 times a day about 1 - 2 cups of things like broccoli, cauliflower and such. Then I get either 5 protein shakes or 4 protein shakes and a soup or bar. Then I also get three servings of fruit, which I usually put in my shakes. I did see a few pounds today, but not as much as I would have thought for an 800 - 900 calorie diet. I am by no means starving to death. Actually feeling full most of the day, surprisingly. LOL Oh what I wouldn't give for a chicken or a sandwich. LOL

No pre-menstrual, hysterectomy 11 years ago.

Drinking lots, and lots of water. Peeing all day long (TMI?)