Gaining weight on Optifast
My surgeon required that I drink 4 optifast shakes for 4 weeks prior to my surgery (July 30!! So soon!). I've been drinking them for three weeks now, without cheating (aside from sometimes only drinking 3 out of 4) and I've only dropped 13lbs. When I weighed myself this morning I had gained two pounds bringing my loss to only 11 pounds. I see other post of people who are dropping 20+ pounds in two weeks. It's very disheartening
What the heck is going on?!
It's normal for your weight to fluctuate a bit. Maybe you're retaining a bit of water or maybe you need to poop. Seriously.
Kelly
Please note: I AM NOT A DOCTOR. If you want medical advice, talk to your doctor. Whatever I post, there is probably some surgeon or other health care provider somewhere that disagrees with me. If you want to know what your surgeon thinks, then ask him or her. Check out my blog.
Totally agree. And hydration is key, too! Be sure to drink water in addition to the shakes.
HW333--SW 289--GW of 160 5' 11" woman. I only know the way I know & when you ask for input/advice, you'll get the way I've been successful through my surgeon & nutritionist. Please consult your surgeon & nutritionist for how to do it their way. Biggest regret? Not doing this 10 years ago! Every day is better than the day before...and it was a pretty great day!
