I am on day 5 of the pre-op diet and lost 6 lbs so far. I am a little upset because I didn't lose any between day 4 and 5 whereas I lost 2 lbs a day on days 1-3. My dr's office said most people average 12-15 lbs lost while on their pre-op diet.

How much did you lose?

This is day two of my ten day post op diet. It's pretty miserable. I lost 8 pounds since yesterday, but I know it's mostly fluids b/c i spend then entire night in the bathroom. I'm starving....not literally but in my mind. I had chicken broth and Water for Breakfast. I get two cups of fruit a day and that was my lunch. The important thing is to keep hydrated I think. And somehow get over my caffeine headache I wish I liked coffee. LOL

My pre-op diet was 2 weeks of no carbs, sugar, alcohol, fruit, cheese, nuts...basically protein and veggies. Based on the Dr.'s office I lost 5lbs, but I know I gained a couple pounds from consult day to start of the pre-op diet which was 5 weeks. From my results I lost 9 pounds: weight in the morning first day of pre-op diet and weight in the morning day of surgery. I also didn't follow the diet to the 'T'. But I was proud with my results and know that I was making a really big change from the way I used to eat.

I lost 23 lbs in my first week of my liquid only pre-op diet. I am now on day 11 and won't weigh in again until the day of my surgery on 8/24. Diet consisted of the required 3 shakes and 2 protein bars per day. Was allowed as much sugar free jello, crystal light, water, skim milk, and broth as I wanted. My results have been on the high end so far, but that is because I have so much to lose.