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Keddykat, my doctor told me many factors go into the initial weight loss. After surgery while I was in recovery my surgeon told my wife I would lose 10% of my weight in the next 30 days. I actually lost that weight in 17 days, (wahoo!!) That said, during a consultation pre-op he said many lose little the first few days (week?) because the body is in shock and once you leave the hospital (fluids from IV) it is hard to get Fluid in. Once you are able to drink more it will come off for sure, just keep with it. And yes the gas pains suck, they should only last a few days.

Had surgery on Monday the 13th and left the hospital the next day. Five incisions plus drain site for six total. My largest incision is next to my belly button, while the incision itself is only about 1.5 inches the abdominal muscle wall cut is about 4.5 inches long, that goes right to left. All the other sites feel fine and are just sore, however the large site and large cut in muscle hurts like hell. I can hardly stand, sit, cough or sneeze without major pain, also when standing this site has a large indentation from where the muscle should be, but its not, yet. This site and muscle below is spread for stomach removal and other things during surgery, and had the most manipulation. I have used an ace bandage for support of this area which has also helped. I have called my surgeon and was prescribed a muscle relaxer that has helped a lot. This is normal for the technique of my surgeon, which may be different for many of you. Everyday it gets a little better, I would like to know if anyone else has had the issues I have outlined above. I wish you all the best of luck and quick healing.

July 13th. Starting pre-op diet tomorrow, 1k cals or less and dont eat like an idiot. low-fat, low-carb high protein foods. Can't wait to shed the fat suit, good luck all.