I've not lost much weight

I'm not posting to whine or complain(for a change) but I haven't lost much weight for having not put a morsel of food into my mouth since Jan 28. Don't know what's going on with that. I've had a good day of pooping and I'm back to my usual walking but still am 252 pounds. Hope my liver is shrinking because nothing else seem to be.There isn't much else I can do really.
 
Lize told me I was drinking too much water so I have cut back to 2 1/2 liters a day. I don't feel water logged. Starting to get nervous.  The slimfast has 32 grm of sugar per can.Daily total is 124 grm sugar. That seems like a lot. I don't know.  That's what Rinette said to drink because I wanted to use the diabetic boost but she said no.

You aren't whining and anyone in their right mind would have a grievance. (That leaves me out!) The only thing I can think of is that you put your metabolism into starvation mode when you weren't having all your shakes everyday. If that is the case, it may take your body some time to recover from that. Great, just what you need, one more thing to recover from!  I'm not trying to discourage you; I'm one of those folks who wants to know the score.  I would rather prepare myself for a bit of a delay in my weight loss for a reason, than think that the band was not working for me.
Hey, I just realized that you have only  3 days left to  weight....wait!! 
        Yoooo! Hoooo!
Move over gals-make room for Maggie on the losers bench!

Maggie,  I got the impression it is not about the amount of weight you lose prior to surgery, it is the fact that you lose.  They are looking for a committment from you that you are ready for this.  I think and this is just personally, that you are suffering from fluid retention.  I had that problem but was lucky, I was on a fluid pill prior to surgery.  I peed my brains out and so my weight was down. 

It also takes some time to recuperate from constipation.  I was very stressed during my episode and that will also lead to fluid retention. 

Take heart in the fact that you have done everything you were told to do and that you KNOW you are ready for surgery.  Gosh  I just realized your surgery is on Thursday.  WOW that went fast - well for me at least,  I was not living through the hell of pre op diet and I would not want to do that again either.  However, you are nearly where you have dreamed of being for soooo long.  And just as an off thought,  your weight now is very near mine when I had surgery.  I am 5'2" and was a portly little lump at the time.  I am now feeling thinner than I have in years just 2 short months out so hang on Maggie, you are now getting on the downhill ski run of your journey.  You must be so proud of how far you have come and what you have lived through.  If not you should be.  I am certainly proud of you and heck I don't even know you to see you. 

I hope you have a good few last days and that you keep your spirits up.  This is it.  You are on your way.  I will hold your hand (in spirit)  until you get through this. 

Keeping good thoughts for you,

Ann

AAAAH The voice of experience. That's what makes this site so great!  I hadn't thought of fluid retention as a reaction to the "liver shrinking" diet.  I like the sounds of that better.

Awwwww Charline, i have 4 days left. 3 if you don't count Thursday. Thank you for your encouragement. I've been dieting since june. Eating less than 1000 calories a day most of that time. I imagine I have my metabolism all screwed up and now drinking a little over 1000 calories a day my body is saying "WHAT ARE YOU DOING NOW?"

Ann, you may be right to. It may be fluid biuldup. I have some old lasix here somewhere. I will try to find them and take a couple and see if that helps. And I am constipated again. I am taking benefiber 4 teaspoons a day as directed and taking colace daily and still I think I am getting full again. I sure do miss my daily broccoli.

I don't care about the weight really. I know myself that I am not cheating. I worry about the liver because if it hasn't shrunk, he will send me home.

Hello Maggie:

I am soexcited for you and this Thursday is your big day.  I know in my heart that everything will be fine and everythign will go as planned.  I am sure your liver will shrink because you are following what you are suppose to be doing I think allot has to do with nerves and worry.  Also your liver will still shrink even if you are not loosing the weight but managing not to gain any. 

I am rooting for you and things will be just fine.  Can't wait to meet you after this is all over.

Take care my dear and think positive...you have to have PMA (positive mental attitude)

Hugs
Beth

So sorry- Dr B has had surgery on the last 2 Tuesdays and my surgery is on a Tuesday...... I will cut and paste that post again on Tuesday-- pretend to be surprised...OK?

Thanks Beth. Holy crap, with you guys all behind me, how could I possibly not be O.K.? I will call Rinette in the morning and tell her of my worries. She may have an idea or two. I'll let you know what she says.

Maggie

I personally think there is too much sugar in the slimfast drink. I would ask what is it specifically that is wrong with the boost diabetic

The only think I could tolerate post op was the strawberry boost diabetic - it was only 15 grams of protein but also only 15 carbs- not sure how much of that was sugar.

I dont know what is the optifast for sugar or the meditrim in comparison.

I know each dr is different but just seems really high on the sugar.

Just me wondering out loud......... I am sure you will be fine and drop some more weight before Thursday but make sure you are questioning them tomorrow- hon my journey before was non stop diarrhea so the opposite - I was like you dizzy and very weak...... it was rough going for me on the optifast.

hugs and know that this too shall pass

deb

Hi Margie,

I wish you all the best for Thursday!!!  It is such a relief for this day to finally come and be over with. We are all sure you will do well and you will be well taken care of.  You have done so well pre-op and you deserve this moment Have a safe journey my friend.  :)

Debb from the Cape