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This is the first day in a long time I have felt something close to "normal" since having undergoing Panniculectomy and Abdominoplasty 18 days ago. Hopefully I have hit my turning point.

I would suspect sodium (which makes a lot of us retain water) or full-ish intestines. Both can easily make you gain a couple of pounds. Otherwise, you would have had to have eaten c. 7000 extra calories to put on two "real" pounds.

Wouldn't it be cool if there was one solid answer about the cause of obesity, and one surefire absolute fix that worked for everyone? Someday...

Keep it going pal 💪💪💪 you are almost there..

I was 400 at my highest, 350 at my first appointment and then 295 on my day of surgery, so I'm probably not the best example, but I figure if the doctor's aren't too concerned and are going through with the surgery, then they must believe you won't be at higher risk of complications.

This. Both losing and maintaining is finally possible without that much hassle. I'd say the "normal" amount of vigilance a lot of other people who were never fat have to use is necessary to not gain at the moment. Because fat people need to be punished and need to suffer - at least this is what a lot of people seem to be thinking. Others might be thinking "I need a lot of discipline to battle my weight, too - why should you have it any easier?" which boils down to naked envy.

I'm having surgery next week. I got some unflavored protein powders, Bariatric Advantage chewable vitamins, vitamin patches and comfy clothes for the days after surgery. Plus a few gift cards for new clothes when I need them.

I’m also 3 weeks out and wl is super slow. I feel great but started to get concerned. I kept telling myself to trust the process and then I read this thread. It’s very reassuring. I’ll relax a little now and keep doing my thing. Kudos all and thanks for sharing

You have to trust the process.. I remeber losing 14 lbs per week avg first couple of months.. but I was bug (405lbs). The lower your bmi the lower pounds you loose per week. Metabolism is different too.. forget the scale and focus on size.. believe or not you might be loosing inches.. just trust procress.. follow your diet.. meet your liquid intake and protein and you will be ok.. cheers pal! And dont get discouraged

Don’t worry about jumping on the scales just yet! We’ve came a long way so it’s best to start new fresh and healthy habits from day zero of surgery! In your journal entries mark down everything you’ve consumed and how long it took! Don’t get distracted. Take small bites & don’t rush it! Wait 30 minutes after you’ve ate before you start sipping anything! You’ll be most comfortable in a recliner for first week or two! Sit at an angle which ever side had the drain hole on. Gently and carefully sit back all the way and don’t be afraid to ask for assistance!