Weight Loss

[suzjag 107]

Haven't lost anything since my surgery. . 5 days post op.

[UTGal99 327]

Your body is probably in shock from the surgery - that is a MAJOR surgery and shock to your system. Hang in there and focus on fluids and Protein. I am sure it will start to fall off soon. I would say if you haven't lost anything by day 10 call your surgeon's office.

[7carol3 212]

I say throw away the scales!! It will come off and weighing often only causes stress.

[Ms. Sarinab73 2]

I am 7 weeks out, and haven't lost any weight in almost 3 weeks. Does this subside? I get frustrated, and sometimes wish I never got the surgery b/c it's not doing me any good, but I know for a fact that this is the best decision i've ever made in my life. I think I'm a slow loser, but will not lose faith, anf know that this is just the beginning for me. Just know the weight will come off sooner or later, but it will come off.

Best wishes on you journey,

Sarinab73

[suzjag 107]

I've always been a daily weigh in person. I don't get discouraged until too much time passes without a loss. Of course I'm hangin tough and looking forward to EVERYTHING

[tamtamz 11]

I came home from Mexico on day 5 post-op and had gained 2lbs. Very discouraging but I've now lost 10lbs since coming home. Tomorrow will be 3 weeks since surgery. Just keep doing what you're supposed to and you will see results. Good luck to you!

[suzjag 107]

Thanks tamtam

[suzjag 107]

Well...day 10 and 1/2 pound down. Soooo disappointed. I'll call do tomorrow. Walking yes, average calories per day 800-900, Protein could use more but not too bad. Man I'm frustrated. Yesterday I had my shake (vitamin packed)in the morning, 8 oz cream of broccoli Soup, couple bites of avocado, 2 low sodium ritz crackers, and a skinny cow ice cream.

Seriously what gives, I'm seriously starting to feel like a failure

[Susmcmur 124]

My surgeon gave me some tough love on my one month visit...not enough calories (at least 800) and not enough Protein (bare minimum 60g, better to shoot for 80+g). Our bodies are built

For survival and are preserving all resources when unde stress. You are at 10 days, not even two weeks. You body has been through a major shock. You were pumped full of chemicals and fluids. You are at great risk for dehydration at this point. Allow your sleeve to heal; take it easy on the food and focus on hydration and protein. When you can, up your calories with quality nutrition.

[7carol3 212]

Well...day 10 and 1/2 pound down. Soooo disappointed. I'll call do tomorrow. Walking yes, average calories per day 800-900, Protein could use more but not too bad. Man I'm frustrated. Yesterday I had my shake (Vitamin packed)in the morning, 8 oz cream of broccoli Soup, couple bites of avocado, 2 low sodium ritz crackers, and a skinny cow ice cream.

Seriously what gives, I'm seriously starting to feel like a failure

Maybe cut out the crackers all together. I still don't eat crackers and I'm 8 months out. I know some people can, and I am capable, I just don't. You, being so fresh from surgery, need to really work on getting in your Protein. It really will help your body bounce back. Get some Greek yogurt.