I am scheduled for sleeve surgery on 4-27, and I am on day 9 of my 12 day liquid diet. I have done well, with the exception of not drinking enough water. I am worried though, because the weight is not coming off like I feel it should. I definitely feel a big difference, but my scale hasn't moved in 4 days. I had a kidney stone this week, which made me very sick. I had lots of chicken broth, and a couple of nights I had a few saltines because I felt so sick. I finally went to the hospital last night, and actually passed the stone in the ER. They said I had no infection and was ok to have the surgery. My concern now is my weight. My doc relys on weight loss to show compliancy with the pre-op diet. I don't know if it is because of the kidney stone, all the sodiium I had this week, or the crackers I ate. I just really need to get my scale to move, or I'm afraid my doc won't do my surgery! It has been such a tough week being in such pain AND being sooo hungry. I'm frustrated and scared. I would really appreciate any help or advice. Thank you!

I would be more worried about the kidney stone than not dropping weight. The fact you were in the hospital getting IV fluids, that alone will slow your weight loss.

The purpose of the pre-op diet is supposed to be to shrink your liver not lose weight.

Good luck.