2 1/2 weeks post op. help!

[noopslovesyuu 6]

For a week now ive been going back and forth from 224 to 227 and I haven't gone down at all less than 224. Is that normal? My first fill is January ninth so I still have another week or so. should I start doing more liquids instead of all solid food? I've been able to tolerate carbohydrates and normal foods. I have not thrown up once yet. And I've been very active with walking everywhere and just doing my normal daily routines. I'm going to start working out tomorrow now that I feel a lot better but I was just wondering what do you guys suggest I should do.

[Maddysgram 6,159]

You're 2 1/2 wks post op, a time for healing ,not losing.

When you go from liquids to real food, your body has adjusting to do. Don't fret, follow Drs orders you will start losing again.

Second, at 2 1/2 wks and still healing until your 6wks, you need to make sure Dr oks your workouts. I was only allowed to walk for 6wks. No heavy lifting.

[☠carolinagirl☠ 18,721]

well, you cant do liquids for ever and throwing up is not a way to live with the band

keep doing what you are doing, eating your allotted amount, exercising and let the band work..congrats on this new chapter in your life...imagine where you will be this time next year.

[Lisserlou 11]

I love this site, since there is a lot of great advice. I am 11 days post op, and I've lost 5 lbs since surgery. The last pound came off after 3 days of nothing. I too have been told that the first 6 weeks is your healing time, so any weight loss is just purely bonus. If you think about it, our bodies have been put through a pretty shocking experience, and now we're not eating/drinking as much. It's going to hang on to everything it can and heal. Don't get discouraged! It will come off! Good luck!!

[PattyGirl66 1,243]

I love this site, since there is a lot of great advice. I am 11 days post op, and I've lost 5 lbs since surgery. The last pound came off after 3 days of nothing. I too have been told that the first 6 weeks is your healing time, so any weight loss is just purely bonus. If you think about it, our bodies have been put through a pretty shocking experience, and now we're not eating/drinking as much. It's going to hang on to everything it can and heal. Don't get discouraged! It will come off! Good luck!!

Great advice LisserLou! I also wish you the very best for the new year! BTW, I LOVE your hair it is super super gorgeous and I am jealous,LOL

[Lisserlou 11]

Thank you so much, Patty!!!

[2muchfun 8,927]

First, please fill in your profile so we can know you and help you better?

As the other comments pointed out, this is normal and should not be of any concern. I lost 12 lbs the first 2 weeks and then nothing the next 3.5 months. Plateaus can last weeks or even months. Although, you are not far out enough to even experience a plateau.

BTW-If you don't know this already, throwing up is a huge no-no. Your stomach will wretch and convulse to eject whatever is in it and this can tear apart the sutures holding your band to your stomach. Remember, you have a very small upper pouch and still a large lower stomach. So when you vomit, both will be gyrating to force whatever is in there out.

tmf

[noopslovesyuu 6]

Thank you all so much :') & where do i fill out my info and stuff?!

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