Has anyone followed the pre op liquid diet perfectly and not lost any weight? I’m on day 10, have not cheated (given permission to eat 4oz of turkey and 1oz veg at Christmas) and I’ve lost maybe 2 lbs? My weight changes daily +-4lbs. So I cant tell if the 2lbs is a real loss. I’m kind of worried that my suspicions are true that I have some sort of underlying condition that caused me to gain 75lbs in 2 years. I’ve been to every dr, had every test already in those last 2 years and it all comes back fine.

I had my final pre op appt today and my surgeon isn’t concerned that I didn’t lose weight. I’m getting the surgery no matter what, but I’d like to ease my mind a little that this liquid diet doesn’t always yield weight loss results for everyone, but I can still have success after surgery. I’m 40 years old, 5’8, and a bmi of 39.

My PA actually mentioned this to me. "Most people will lose ten pounds plus or minus, but occasionally, you won't lose at all on the pre-surg diet. It doesn't mean you're broken. Don't panic if you don't lose."

My PA is severely type one diabetic, and she, herself, didn't lose anything on the pre-surg diet.

I had the good luck to lose a few pounds on it....but I know there are people who really don't, or who only lose a very minimal amount.

It's ok. You're unusual, but not unheard of:)

My PA actually mentioned this to me. "Most people will lose ten pounds plus or minus, but occasionally, you won't lose at all on the pre-surg diet. It doesn't mean you're broken. Don't panic if you don't lose."
My PA is severely type one diabetic, and she, herself, didn't lose anything on the pre-surg diet.
I had the good luck to lose a few pounds on it....but I know there are people who really don't, or who only lose a very minimal amount.
It's ok. You're unusual, but not unheard of:)

That makes me feel better for sure. Thank you.