Too much weight loss??

[Lou 0]

I was sleeved last Monday 2/1/10 and went for my one week post op yesterday and had lost 22lbs.:biggrin0: Im a little concerned because I dont want to lose too fast and I am only on full liquids this week. DOes the weight loss slow down? and when?:001_unsure:

Also today I am extremely nausous and wnat to know if anyone has any suggestions for improving that??

THanks,

Lou:001_smile:

[filodough 1]

I will trade you. I lost 14 in the first two weeks, and have been stuck for the last 2 weeks.

[LAN2k 18]

I had that same concern about losing weight too fast. It will slow down but you undoubtedly will continue to decrease in weight as the weeks progress. As for the nausea, I was given nausea meds and I recommend zophran. I was given reglan in the hospital via IV and then in pill form to take at home. I don't recommend reglan since you can have some very nasty and severe side effects and the FDA has issued a recent warning about that drug. I think nausea usually considered an expected sensation after this type of surgery but if it doesn't subside or is extreme or causes you to vomit etc. then I'd contact my surgeon. Hope you feel better soon.

[Lee 19]

Hi Lou,

I don't know about the weight loss, but I know that lots of people will chime in with advice. I just wanted to welcome you to VST. I look forward to reading about your journey.

[deedee 5]

Congratulations Lou and welcome to VST! Your weight loss will slow down, but you might find that you lose fairly quickly...we are all so different in terms of weight loss timing. I wouldn't be too concerned (unless your surgeon is) as long as you're getting in liquids and Protein. I have no experience with nausea, sorry I can't help there, but I would definitely call your doctor's office tomorrow to discuss possible solutions. Good luck with your post-op journey!

[excited2lose 0]

I am 30 lbs down-2.5 weeks out and my surgeon seems pretty happy about it, so I am going to go with that. My skin does feel flabby already, but I think that probably would have happened either way.

[Lou 0]

Thank you all for the responses! They are much appreciated :lol0:

[tennessee1031 0]

Hi Lou! Welcome to VST. With any restrictive dieting, vsg or otherwise, people with more to lose will lose more quickly. The heavier you are the more calories your bod needs to maintain so you burn more at a resting rate than someone of a lesser weight. What's your starting weight? Again, welcome to the board!!

[Sabrina 0]

I had surgery the same day and have lost the same amount of weight. I'd be happier if it were 42 lbs instead LOL. No clue about the nausea other than maybe chew ginger gum.