I am on day 9 of a 2 week pre-op liquid diet to shrink my liver before surgery.

I have only lost 5 pounds!

I'm watching my sodium intake and drinking plenty of Water. And following the diet perfectly.

My PCP (?) said most people lose between 10-15 lbs, but I am nowhere near that! Has anyone else experienced this? I don't really know what to think and My surgery is on July 20th.

Hi @@Niki15! So my broth has to be FF and low sodium chicken broth, only 1 cup. I've been camping and just got back today. So of course i weighed myself as soon as I walked in the door this evening and i was down 5lbs. I know its supposed to be in the morning but I was too excited lol ????. I'll check out the whole food store we have. Might have better options. Ty!!!!

No problen @@cdesimone I think we should loose about 20lbs or son on the liquid mine starts in the morning ..wish you luck..

Ty! Best of luck to you as well

I am on day one of my liquid diet. I am allowed 4 Protein shakes, and any sugar free Clear liquids. No caffeine and low sodium. I am only on day one and already I feel queasy, headache, and tired. I have been peeing ALL DAY and drinking all day long so I know I'm not dehydrated. I am so burnt out on artificial sweeteners and don't know how I'm going to make it 13 more days of this. Someone PLEASE tell me this gets easier.

It is super hard to do the clears diet for two weeks before surgery! That alone will make sure I stay true to my sleeve and diet for LIFE! I only lost about 8 pounds those two weeks so no worries, the surgery is just around the corner and the goal is in sight! Stay true, you can do it! Hang in there!

Had my surgery today and now in recovery! :-) a little bit of pain, butndoing well.

Congratulations Stefaniespatkle. Wishing you a quick recovery.

Had my surgery today and now in recovery! :-) a little bit of pain, butndoing well.

Congratulations, praying for a continued and quick recovery. Looking forward to following your progress^_^

Thank you kindly everyone! ????

Congratulations @@StefanieSparklePants! Wishing you a easy and quick recovery. Keep us updated if you can!

Congrats @@StefanieSparklePants let us know how you are feeling since our surgieries are getting closer.

My First post

Lap band surgery on July 30th

Day one shakes and liquid

Shakes are better then dirt. Ok when I was a kid I ate dirt. Lol

Feel a headache coming on and a little sick to my stomach ..hope this liquid diet gets more tolarable

@@Niki15 when is your surgery again? Can you call your nutritionist to ask if they have a suggestion?

My surgery is August 4th ..I am drinking another protien shake to see if that help will call her if it gets worse ..thanks@@cdesimone