lack of weight loss was never discussed as one of the complications. Out 5 weeks, i have only lost 14 lbs and gained in the last few days. i have followed the diet perfectly. My PCP has lowered my thyroid medication twice in recent months. I had blood work done yesterday and hope my absorbtion of thyroid medication is the cause. I am hoping this will correct weight loss but it seems I should be losing at least on a small level. I did the fast years ago without replumbing my guts and lost 1/2 lb a day.