What do you think?

lisag77 · August 18, 2006

Well its been 18 days since I had the surgery and I have lost 15pounds but I havent lost anything in the last 5 days. I have been eating some soft foods- like eggs, noodles, tuna, etc. Since I started eating real food I havent lost anything. is this normal? Also my port still is bothering me a lot. it is still sore. Is this normal. Let me know what you think and thanks for the insight!

Lisa:eek:

Bettina · August 18, 2006

Well its been 18 days since I had the surgery and I have lost 15pounds but I havent lost anything in the last 5 days. I have been eating some soft foods- like eggs, noodles, tuna, etc. Since I started eating real food I havent lost anything. is this normal? Also my port still is bothering me a lot. it is still sore. Is this normal. Let me know what you think and thanks for the insight!
Lisa:eek:

Its only been 18 days...you are prob still somewhat swollen from surgery. Port site...they stitch it, so yes, you would be sore...it was major surgery. Everyone heals differently. And, hey---15 lbs in 18 days is good....really good!!! Best Wishes to you!!!

mousecrazy · August 19, 2006

Remember that the 1st 6 weeks is really for healing, and that should be your focus. The weight loss is a pleasant side-effect.

Please don't worry about this at this early point. Start practicing taking the long-term point of view, don't rush things, and stay focused on health. I promise you will be happier and healthier, and you will lose weight. This is not a race.

You are doing great, don't jeopardize it by getting in a big hurry.

Good luck!

Cindy

LapBandit · August 19, 2006

You sound like you're on track to me. Your body is still adjusting and once it gets used to being on regular food again you should see a difference. Good luck and congrats!

Stitchy · August 19, 2006

I lost pretty quickly right after surgery because of swelling and only eating liquids. When I started eating more solid-type foods, the loss slowed way down. Even more when I started *real* food. When I went three weeks without any loss, I got my first fill at 9 weeks. Then the loss started at an average of 2 lbs/week.

My port stayed sore for a long time. Even now, at 3 months out, it's tender if I push on it. This whole thing was major surgery, even though it doesn't look like it with only 5 little scars.