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Calorie consumption

Hello all! I have a question...I was out on the Atkins induction diet for my pre op for the next 4 weeks....having a hard time consuming more the 550-600 cal per day. I am a picky eater and am not finding alot that I am allowed to eat. So my question is if I am restricting my calories 4 weeks before my surgery will I still lose after my surgery?

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      actually it's a good question... In the sense that i see a lot of people come out of surgery and get disappointed because they've only dropped X amount of weight since surgery. They then think its no

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    Oh and I am also on blood pressure and high cholesterol meds so I have to watch the sodium and cholesterol levels in all foods!

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    The Atkins is an low carb diet, which I've read really helps on shrinking the liver..

    So I'm assuming that's why he chose it.

    I would call and ask about any changes you want to make.

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    Oh I think your asking something else!

    Yes you will still lose weight! :)

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    Oh I think your asking something else!

    Yes you will still lose weight! <img src='http://www.bariatricpal.com/public/style_emoticons/<#EMO_DIR#>/smile.png' class='bbc_emoticon' alt=':)' />

    Heeheeehee!! Thank you Laura-ven!! :) wasn't sure if I worded the question properly at all! But that answered it!

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    :) actually it's a good question... In the sense that i see a lot of people come out of surgery and get disappointed because they've only dropped X amount of weight since surgery.

    They then think its not "working" but you need to look at the weight you drop pre op too.

    If you lose, let's say 25 pounds right before surgery your body might need a "rest" before you dropped some more.

    It will come off, you will lose weight but its not like clock work. But as long as we have patience and follow the plan it will work :)

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    That totally makes sense! I was just scared poopless that I would gain after! That would SUCK :P

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    That totally makes sense! I was just scared poopless that I would gain after! That would SUCK :P

    Well don't weigh the first week or two after surgery! Because you will gain a few pounds.

    From the IV fluids and swelling. My stomach was massive (more than normal :P) afterwards for about a week. I called it frankenbelly :D

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    I lost 15 pounds in 2 weeks pre-op. Surgery date was 7/9. I've lost 16 more since then. :-)

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    Frankenbelly! BWAHAHAHA! That's awesome!! I will remember that!

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    That's awesome Chantel! Gives me hope!

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