9 pounds in 3 days

I am having surgery on 2-21 and started my pre-op liquids last Thursday. I have lost 3 pounds a day so far! How long will this last? I am not complaining by the way. I just wanted to know how much you lost on your liquid diet.

Sounds like you are doing great! I lost 16 lbs in my two week liquid diet. You are doing awesome! Keep it up! and good luck on your surgery!

That's awesome!  I didn't have a liquid diet before surgery, but in general, you tend to lose more right up front because you are losing water weight.  So, it will undoubtedly slow down, but just stick with it.  There's nothing like a good start to give you the momentum to make it through the first few weeks post-op until you get restriction.  Great job!   Good luck with your surgery.  Tami

Very cool!  I start my pre-op liquid diet on 2/22 so you're inspiring me!

Congratulations! I'm waiting on insurance approval before I get my date; and I've been wondering what the liquid pre-op diet is like. I'm not sure how long I'll be required to be on it. I think that will be the most challenging. What are you eating/drinking? Is it just protein drinks? I think once I get my date I'll have lots of questions even though I've been reading this board for months. It seems as it becomes more real I forget more of what I think I already know. I think you're doing great! You're going to be closer to your goal than you thought you'd be when you start out. That's a good bonus

Thanks everyone.  I am just drinking protein shakes.  I have had a lot of head hunger but I am making it through. I had two extra people over for dinner yesterday wich with us makes 7 and I made spagetti. I cooked for everyone else and then drank my dinner. That was not so much fun but I got through. Also, I am walking every day as well which I think is helping.  My doctor requires under 1000 cal/day so it is not that hard when that is all that you have.

Hi!  I lost 13 lbs. on the liquid part of the plan before surgery.  Then I stayed the same for a couple of weeks after surgery!!  As I say..........take it as it comes!  Congratulations..........I hope everything goes well for you!!  -Holly 

I lost a total of 27 lbs on my 2 week pre-op diet. Then I didn't lose a ounce the six weeks post op!!!!! I freeked. But once I got my fill, I did great. 130 lbs total in a little over 5 months. good luck. Bonnie