2 Week Post Op Visit - Disappointed

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I bought a scale today at kohls and weighed. It shows only a 2 pound loss since my surgery 2 weeks and 2 days ago. Im sittong in tje doctors offoce now, waiting fot my 2 wk check up. Can't hold back the tears. I've hardly eaten anything - mashed potatoes, Soup, Jello, etc. I feel like i am totally failing.

[tmorgan813 13]

Please don't feel this way. I know it's hard but you have to remember that you are more than likely still swollen and still have gasses in you. Talk to your surgeon about this. As long as you do what they say, you should be fine. You never know, in a couple of days you could get on the scale and see a huge drop. The bigger issue is inches. As overweight people, it's hard for us not to think the scale is the way to go but trust me, you may surprise yourself. Also, you could be getting ready to start your monthly which causes weight gain too. I know it's frustrating, but try to keep your head up. I will be praying for you. The reason for this site seems to be so that we can all support each other....so, I suggest reading posts and asking questions. The only thing I would say is to make sure you walk...the more you walk the more you feel better. It's not easy going through this, but as long as you know you're not alone, you should be able to find some strength. And STAY away from the scale right now!!!!! It has been my downfall many times before this surgery and I am sure it will let me down again....take photos so you can see the changes and take measurments so you can see the inches dropped. Hope you cheer up. I will be thinking about you.

[sasicas 194]

Don't set yourself up for failure by stressing over that stupid scale. This surgery is about getting our lives back, getting our health back. A number won't make you happy in the long run.

You HAVE to remember, you JUST went through MAJOR surgery, seriously, it's that major. You just had the bulk of an organ cut out of you. Your body will be angry and might hold on to weight until it gets with the program. You will retain Water from the surgery too, it takes time to work that out too.

Please, do not let yourself stress over your weight. And do NOT compare yourself to others, we are all different, we all heal different and we all lose at different rates. STress can destroy your health so just give it time and roll with it.

THese surgeries are so much more mental than physical and it takes a long time to adjust so hang in there and smile.

[Mab 44]

Hell, I gained 7 lbs in the hospital. Luckily, thanks to this board, I was prepared for it. But considering I only lost 5lbs pre-surgery, I had to make up for quite a bit.

Have you been able to poop? Are you peeing lots and is it clear or is it yellow? I never thought that I would ever pay this much attention to my pee - my husband, too. LOL

Don't get down on yourself. Some crazy weird sh*t is going on in your body right now.

[warrior 9]

Fear not! I only lost two pounds after 11 days. My doctor said every body is different. You and I might just might be the kind whose system kicks-in the weeks following surgery, not immediately. You're not alone and you're certainly not a failure. Stay strong, follow your physician's orders, and remain positive. The sleeve will respond and you will be smiling. This is just temporary.

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Thanks for all the replies - it is always encouraging to see all the different comments, and the different experiences. While i see a definite change in my body, a change in the way my clothes fit, the scale is being pretty nasty right now. It never has been my friend anyway! Lol Just teying to be patient! Good luck to all the other sleevers out there!

[joycelyn 19]

I'm 21 days since surgery, I lost 11 lbs since surgery. That was last week and nothing this week. What really sucks is I have been following the diet very closely and no weight loss ugh. That's frustrating. Today I'm going to get on the treadmill and walk for 30 min. I was out of town all weekend and I had my protien drinks and mashed potatoes, Soups yogurt and milk, so I'm not sure what happened. Oh well I will keep on this path. Has anyone else had this issue?

[ddoherty18 1]

I'm 21 days since surgery, I lost 11 lbs since surgery. That was last week and nothing this week. What really sucks is I have been following the diet very closely and no weight loss ugh. That's frustrating. Today I'm going to get on the treadmill and walk for 30 min. I was out of town all weekend and I had my protien drinks and mashed potatoes, Soups yogurt and milk, so I'm not sure what happened. Oh well I will keep on this path. Has anyone else had this issue?

I am 4 weeks out today. I lost 36 lbs pre surgery and 25 more in the first 10 days after. Since starting on the mush foods, I have GAINED 12 lbs back and am feeling soooo frustrated. I'm not sure what I'm doing wrong except maybe getting too much sodium or its just my body coming to terms with all of this, so I'm going to focus on fluids, Protein and exercise - the rest will happen when its going to happen! Good luck to all, including myself