Not losing

[Tarasa 0]

Hey all, I lost 12 pounds before the band on the medifast liquid diet that my doctor put me on 2 weeks before surgery but since I was banded 1 week ago I have not lost anything. According to physicsdiet.com (what I use to track my weight loss) I am still eating a deficient of 1200 calories a day....so why am I not seeing anything :biggrin: Did anyone else have this problem?

[Vicki J 0]

Tarasa - During this time you are not only healing but you're not able to do a lot of things like exercising. Also, from what I understand they pumped about 10 lbs worth of liquids into us and that will fall off of you within the next couple of weeks. Don't be worried about not showing the weight loss this soon after your surgery, it will happen. Watch all the calories in any liquids you drink as they can be really sneaky in pushing up your intake. Also, some drinks like gatoraide have sodium in them. Watch your sodium intake too. It will happen.

Good going on keeping track of your calories. You will need that during the period between the time you get to start solids and the "right" fill. That's what's kept me going while we search for the "sweet spot".

Good luck on your journey!

[Tarasa 0]

Thanks for your insight Vicki you have made me feel much better...and congrats on your wieght loss!