Poor response to liquid diet

deb C.
on 1/15/09 1:31 am - Lake of the Ozarks, MO

I am on day 10 of the pre-op liquid diet and have only lost 8 lbs. Is that common. On day 8 I stopped eating Jello because I was afraid I was eating too much and that was stopping the weight loss. I do not cheat. I drink Crystal-Lyte, Water, decaf tea and an occasional popcycle. I am not having diarrhea either, but I think that is because I take Ultram for Fibromyalgia pain and it causes constipation. Any Suggestions???

CassieL
on 1/15/09 2:03 am - MO

Deb ((HUGS)) I was just thinking that you are drinking boost, right? Does it have dairy products in it? If it does wouldn't the dairy cause you to still have solid stools? Just wondering and thinking outloud!

Cassie L.

PoohBear821
on 1/15/09 2:04 am, edited 1/15/09 2:04 am - linneus, MO

RNY on 08/11/08

Deb
You are doing great.You do not cheat and that in its self is a major accomplishment. I don't believe it so much the weight they are worried about you loseing as it is shrinking our livers. It is important to shrink the liver to make it easier for the DR to do his job and it makes it safer on us.
Keep up the good work and try to breath in breath out.You're doing great.
Love Deb

Edited for spelling LOL

Bostel
on 1/15/09 5:47 am

Dear debC., this is Dr. H. We aren't trying to achieve any specific weight loss per se; we are trying to shrink the size of your liver. You're doing great thus far; keep up the good work, and we will see you soon. Best wishes! Sincerely, Phillip M. Hornbostel, M.D.

proudmawmaw
on 1/15/09 8:54 am - Dixon, MO

VSG on 08/17/07

Deb you are doing great plus like I told you , you just got through doing 6 mnts diets so hey gurly what ya want . You better be glad you aren't cheaten becuz Dr. H is keeping an eye on you lol that is so sweet of him I really liked him that night I met him at the meeting. He seems to take time and care for his pts.

Love ya girl
Karen

wichita_loser
on 1/15/09 6:28 pm - Wichita, KS

RNY on 01/19/09

Oh my gosh...
Ur doctor soooooooooo rocks!!

I feel so good that you are in such good hands.
Gee..i wonder if MY doctor reads what i write...

naaa...i have been good on my posts..so no worries if he does read them!!

We just have to get through this weekend and then we are home free!!

(((HUGS)))

oh..and don't feel bad..i actually gained 3 pounds back. How the heck do you GAIN 3 pounds when your on a liquid diet? REALLY????
(And yes...i did cheat...hamburger helper on day 9. not enough to gain 3 pounds back, if anything i thought it would give my metabolism a jump start and trick it into thinking i was eating again and it would let go of some more weight!)

~AMANDA~