Had Surgery 5/21, No Weight Loss

[alliegb3 112]

On my pre-op diet I went from 273 down to 257 when I got home from the hospital. And I haven't lost any weight since then. I'm averaging about 300 calories a day, I do some walking (about 1/2 mile a day, not much) idk what my body's doing... Rebelling I guess

[JennJ.RN 10]

Try to increase your calories, Protein and Water intake.. You may have had some post op swelling that has your weight up a bit.. It WILL come off.. Just takes time sometimes!!!

Jenn

[Star1221 270]

I know it's distressing. You do something like what we've done and expect to see results quickly. You just went through surgery and are taking like 1/10th of the calories. Just give it a little longer. Stop checking your weight but once a week. My husband had to hide the scale lol. It will come off.

[alliegb3 112]

I'm not like distraught, just mildly bummed. I have no problems with Water intake since surgery day. I just gotta wait it out and need moral support I guess

[MinaT 669]

Everyone's body is different, eventually your body will have to catch up to your caloric intake and your exercise. I only lost 10 on my 14 day pre-op and it was a hard 10 - up 2 down 3 up 2 down 1 up 3 down 3. All on 600 calories.

I have given up worrying now. I was losing more on days I was eating during the pre-approval portion. I think after the big loss of your preop diet, plus the ton of iv Fluid you received, the swelling and your body's metabolism slowing down a bit that's bound to happen, but eventually it will all come together. Give yourself time to heal and worry about the weight a month down the road.

Best wishes to you, and congrats and keep walking and it will come off.

[Almostthere34 128]

I'm not like distraught' date=' just mildly bummed. I have no problems with Water intake since surgery day. I just gotta wait it out and need moral support I guess[/quote']

Sending good vibes your way. Congrats for getting over to the losers bench.

[Bigee450 1]

It sound funny, but you have to eat more calories

[Gastricsleeve4me 186]

Good luck! I was sleeved the same day and have been experiencing weight loss...but am taking in more calories. About 500 a day, no less than 70g of Protein, no more than 30g of carbs and 10g fat. Not sure if that helps...trying to get to 600+ calories soon. But I know everyone's different so may just be patience you'll probably pick you about the time I'm hiring the dreaded 6 week stall.