I'm on day 3 of 10 clear liquid diet, and I'm gaining weight. Normally 202-204 but day 3 started at 210. I've been drinking 3 Protein shakes a day, sugar free Jello and home made broth.

What gives?

Dr. wants to see wight loss. Surgery on 8 days.

I tend to gain weight if my calories are too low, if I consume too much salt or artificial sweeteners, if I don't drink enough Water, if I don't get some exercise in, if I'm constipated...

So to help with some of above, I track my diet/liquids/exercise using my fitness pal app...so I have a better understanding of my body.

They want me to shrink my liver. I need to drink more Water. I know my calorie intake are low, by how much I normally eat before the diet.

Checking labels for sodium content may be a good idea. Some broths are loaded with salt. You may also want to make sure your scale is accurate. If none of those, I would recommend calling the doctor's office. It sounds like you may be retaining Fluid as a large weight gain in a very short period of time is indicative of that. Also, may want to clarify if you are actually to have Clear liquids for 10 days; most pre-op diets are full liquids. Clear liquids are common the day or 2 before surgery.

Also some of the protein shakes can be calorie-heavy...take a look at the ones you're drinking and see what you're taking in.

I'll double check the scale in the morning, my first weigh in of the day. The orders are 10 days clear liquid us 3 protein shakes a day, I'm following it exactly. Your right about sodium content, I've started to make my own broth yesterday and not adding any salt.

204 this morning not to shabby. I think the store bought broths have worked their way out of my system. So much sodium in them. The protein that I use is made by Syntrax. Peanut butter cookie is awesome. 150 calories, 23 g protien, and 6 carbs, Pretty good.