Someone come hide my scales!

Today will be my 3rd day on shakes and protein bar (pre-op diet). No way to positive spin this, it has been hard.  But, I feel REALLY skinny.  I mean I must be a size 10 by now.  I figured all tha****er weight I gained at my weigh in diaster must be gone by now.  So, stepped on the scales just waiting for some glorious number to appear.  I HAVE ONLY LOST 1 FRIGGIN POUND SINCE THURSDAY!!  In order to pull off this surgery I have to lose a bunch of weight.  Is something wrong with me?  Is it possible to have a disease that makes you not lose weight?  I think this is messing with my mind here.  Can I go to Raising Canes in Norman and eat now?  MMMM I love their chicken tenders, crinkle fries, and that toast is the best!!!!  Okay, slap me...I'm halucinating.. sorry I am going to go mix up another yummy delicious shake .

Dang it!  Are you getting in all your water?  Not to be too invasive, but are have successful trips to the bathroom?  I know how horribly frustrating this is and how it is so self defeating!  The only thing you want to do is go out and eat a Big Mac, super size fries and whatever!  DON'T DO IT!  You'll feel terrible afterwards.  I sure wish your knee was good because if it was, I'd get you out walking.  But that's for another day.  Hang in there!  That dang weight has to come off!!!!! Kim

You know, come to think of it, maybe I need a little extra help with ummmm..movement.

Amy - try some Miralax for this problem. You just add it to water and it's flavorless....works great. Dr. B suggested it.

Thanks!  I'm going to pick some up today. Plus the anestisia (however you spell it) has a tendencey to consitipate so I better be pro active about it. 

Amy, I bet you're like me. I can diet like crazy and exercise ... and then suddenly about 2 or 3 weeks later the weight starts to come off. But, initially, it's infuriating! Be sure to drink your water, avoid salty things, and exercise as you can ... maybe some water activity would be OK with your knee? Maybe do some light weights with your arms only .... anything that builds muscle so those muscles burn more calories. I've got you in my prayers. Oh, have somebody literally hide your scales for you! ; )

Do you think those protein shakes have too much sodium?  I had not thought about that but maybe they do.  Nothing I can do about it I guess but I will check and see.  I'm going to do my very best not to weigh until Tuesday.  I can't make myself not weigh at all but I can at least not do it again for a couple of days.  After Tuesday's weigh in I won't weigh again until the following Sunday.  I'm having outpatient surgery on Wed and might  retain water from that so I won't look again until Sunday.  I have some light handheld weights and have been using those.  Today I will try and walk as much as I can tolerate.

Many of the protein drinks do have some sodium. They vary from brand to brand. Check yours and see. It should say on the back of the packaging. Also, drink lots of water and it will eventually flush the sodium out of your system.

Deb, I can relate to your problem you are having carb with drawals and bad ones. I was on the pre surgery diet for 4 months before surgey and this my trick when the craving**** I would grab a sugar free popsicle and suck away or grab cold water and have sugar free drink mix in it. I could drink 2 gallons of water a day and keep on getting it. If you are to put it delicatley clogged its from all the protein you are using try benefiber its cheaper than miralax and since u r a preop use good ole MOM. But after surgery try benefiber till u are a little out then Mom can be used again just make sure you move your tush and drink tha****er. Good luck to ya

Thanks!  I did the water and SF popsicles today.  It did help.