I had surgery on 10/23. Was on a strict clear liquid diet for two weeks prior to surgery (with no protein per my surgeon). After surgery added in protein water with clear liquids for another week. Lost about 2 pounds. Now I’m on full liquids and have gained two pounds. I’m very discouraged right now as it seems like the scale is going up. Did this happen to anyone else?

5 minutes ago, seperry said:

I had surgery on 10/23. Was on a strict clear liquid diet for two weeks prior to surgery (with no Protein per my surgeon). After surgery added in protein Water with Clear Liquids for another week. Lost about 2 pounds. Now I’m on full liquids and have gained two pounds. I’m very discouraged right now as it seems like the scale is going up. Did this happen to anyone else?

Try not be discouraged,

Know that you are healing and this can be water weight. Who gains fat on liquids? no one. Your body is healing and adjusting. You are going to see the weight loss soon.

You have months ahead of you. Let the weight loss begin!

Congrats on your surgery

I agree with jenn1, and will add that you no doubt lost pounds on your pre-op liquid diet. Your body just needs to catch up. You will start losing soon. I lost 25 pounds on my 2 week pre-op diet, and lost nothing my first week. I was told not to get on the scale for the 1st week or so anyway, because your body has to release the IV fluid and water weight resulting from it.