what happened?

I cannot believe it. I have stuck to this diet and the only cheat I have done was miss a slim fast. I weighed myself and I have gained four pounds. What is this? I am now begining to wonder if this is a good idea or not. If I can't lose weight on slim fast what makes me think I will lose any other way. I am so down right now. I am sure it has to be water weight but come on four pounds after six days of slim fast. I almost cried when I saw the scale. What should I do? Drink more  or what? I am confused. I bet no body else has gained on slim fast. I hope somebody has an answer for me. I feel like eating a chesse burger and giving up.

Please don't give up. I didn't even start loseing anything on the liquid diet till around the 7th or 8th day.And i too gained some before i started loseing. It was very frustrating. I just tried to stay off the scale as much as possible.It isn't easy i know. But keep on keepin on and the weight will come off.I think our bodies just hold on to it when it feels like it is being starved. But it will turn loose of it.Drink lots of water along with the shakes. It will get better.
 Love Deb

Yeah Suzy don't give up!  You know I gained 10 lbs and was freaking out that they would cancel my surgery  but I just kept drining lots of water and protien and finally it came off like Deb in the last few days i lost it and a few more.  Your body is just saying what in the hell are you doing to me?  You're starving me and I'm going to hang on to every oz.  But soon enough it will give in and you'll be a looser. HA!  Hang in there girl its all good!  Lou (~.~)

I feel like crying. I need to see the scale move to  make it worth it. I had lost five pounds and now four are back. I know everyone here understands and most have been thru it  but why do I have to gain. I have not cheated even though I wanted to. My DH bless his heart told me I had to be losing and it was water weight. I sure hope he is right. He said it at the right moment too because I was about to go get something to eat. I am too tired to exercise right now.Pray I make it through this please.

Susie
are you drinking the low sodium broth? Even if you are it still has lots in it and that will help retain fluid.So plesse just drink extra water or 100% fruit juice made 1/2 juices 1/2water if you don't like the chrystal light. Or even try s/f koolade with splenda.I couldn't drink chrystal light was just way to sweet for me.I would make a poor diabetic LOL. Just remember you are doing this to shrink your liver and that is all that matters. Haveing a healthy shrunkin liver for them to work around is the most important thing right now. You will NOT be a failure. I have faith in you,We all have faith in you But most importantly God has faith in you ,Hold onto your faith and you will do just fine. Wish i was there to give you a big ole POOH hug.BUt this one will have to do [{{{{{{{{{{{{{ SUSIE}}}}}}}}}}}}}}}. Hang in there. It will be over soon and you will be on the losers bench,Smiling with the rest of us.
 Love and BIG HUGS DEB

 Susie Hun just hang in there......KEEP YOUR EYES ON THE PRIZE.
Your not the only one that has happened to, I know it's discouraging, but it wont be long now until your on the bench.
 I'm willing to bet money your scales WILL be down in the morning.
Trust and believe in God and yourself.

((((((((((((Susie))))))))))))))

Hang in there.  That must be awful discouraging.  I'm glad you posted, though, because now I know what to expect when I do my two week liquid diet.  Be strong even though you don't see the scales move  your liver is still shrinking, and that is the important part.

Hugs,

Deb C

Oh Susie stay off the scale,...walk away from the scale.  The longer you stay away the better you will feel about yourself.  I haven't been eating hardly anything and I have gained 10 lbs. My feet and legs are so big,...I am not sleeping I know it is fluid.  I am hoping to lay down tonight and see what happens tomorrow. I hate scales.....You will do fine in the long run....I hope to see you next week,...so take care of yourself and hang in there.
Hugs Marylin

I safely made it thru my crisis without eating. I just hope I will see a difference on the scale tomorrow. I know I shouldn't but I weigh everyday. Good point about the liver. I will keep trying. I knew it wouldn't be easy. I have drank so much I do not think I could eat. Thank you everyone.

Marilyn is there anything you  or your mom needs? I hope you are ok.

Susie,

Hang in there dear lady!  I so know what you are going thru....

I have gained twice post op!!!! and then it came right back off..... and I KNOW it's not what I'm eating!  But I'm so very thankful for all the benefits I have had from the surgery all ready that this is worth the added frustration of the yo~yo scales!  I'm afraid it is just something we are going to have to learn to deal with.... drats!

I feel your pain for sure!  But be encouraged... the Lord is right there with you to help you and I can see that He really is!  You are doing great!  I'm so proud of you as we all are!

bec