Isabel'sGma 18 Posted May 2, 2012 Don't get me wrong, but part of me is really excited that I am down 22.4 pounds since surgery on the 24th, but I am just concerned that it is coming off too fast. My Dr expected me to be down 18 pounds by my 1 month check up and I have already exceeded that. Do any of you a few more weeks out than me have any wisdom. My Dr. has me on Clear liquids for 2 weeks. When I spoke with him today, he said that I can start with just a little bit of Protein Shakes, but to go real slow with them. He said when I see him next week, we will advance me a little further. My biggest concern is that I am losing only lean muscle mass and not any actual fat. I am walking a mile a day and right now I have absolutely no energy. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Wheetsin 714 Posted May 2, 2012 Truly, don't worry about it. Enjoy it while it lasts. And remember that in the first 1 - 2 weeks, a large percentage of weight lost is not fat, it's fluids. Right now that's what you're losing more than lean muscle mass even... Water, reserves, etc. In my first week I lost about 40 lbs. IF ONLY it was all fat! The energy will come back. Mine took about 3.5 - 4 weeks to fully restore. Your body just needs to find a bit of equilibrium before you quit feeling the effects of the sudden changes. 1 futureskinnypants reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jerseyjandj 105 Posted May 3, 2012 enjoy the ride, I was sleeve the same day no pre OP diet,I'm down 28 pds Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
