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[gettinMeBack 380]

Hi everyone! I recently had vsg surgery aug 24th, 3 weeks ago today. When I started this process I weighed 240. My surgeon had us do 2weeks on the 800 calorie diet prior to surgery. On my surgery date I weighed in at 217. Now 3 weeks later after my surgery I am only 205 ...just 12 Lbs down... Smh I thought the weightloss wud be more? Has anyone else experienced this? What cud I be doin wrong?

[lollyfidy1965 402]

The place to start is with some questions:

What are you eating? How much Protein are you getting? How much water/liquid are you getting? How many calories? What are you doing for exercise, and how much/how often are you exercising?

[O.T.R. sleever 3,386]

Just 12lb in 3weeks? That's still over .5lb per day. Even if you lost at 1/2 the rate you are you'd lose over 100lbs in a year. You are doing fine,

How are you doing on your Water & Protein intake? And what's your daily caloric intake? These are the things you need to pay attention to. Forget the scale, there are way too many variables to pay attention to the scale. The level of hydration in your body can affect your weight by over 10lbs.

BTW, how tall are you?

[gettinMeBack 380]

The place to start is with some questions:

What are you eating? How much Protein are you getting? How much water/liquid are you getting? How many calories? What are you doing for exercise' date=' and how much/how often are you exercising?[/quote']

Lite yogurt, broth, Protein shakes and smoothies, some Jello here and there. I exercise at home in the a.m and in the p.m before bed. I have also been drinking diluted apple juice, and sugar free Popsicles

[gettinMeBack 380]

Just 12lb in 3weeks? That's still over .5lb per day. Even if you lost at 1/2 the rate you are you'd lose over 100lbs in a year. You are doing fine' date='

How are you doing on your Water & Protein intake? And what's your daily caloric intake? These are the things you need to pay attention to. Forget the scale, there are way too many variables to pay attention to the scale. The level of hydration in your body can affect your weight by over 10lbs.

BTW, how tall are you?[/quote']

I have slacked in recording my calorie intake I just eat the things the dietician said I cud eat. I love ice and Water so that's really good. I'm 5'1 and I drink Protein about 2-3x a day

[FDclerical 318]

Lite yogurt' date=' broth, Protein shakes and smoothies, some Jello here and there. I exercise at home in the a.m and in the p.m before bed. I have also been drinking diluted apple juice, and sugar free Popsicles[/quote']

I'm still pre open but I would cut out the juice still has a lot of sugar.maybe flavored Water ?? Congratulations on your sleeve and weight loss!!!

[Butterthebean 8,146]

That's 4 pounds a week. I don't think you could expect to lose more than that. You're doing great.

[gettinMeBack 380]

I'm still pre open but I would cut out the juice still has a lot of sugar.maybe flavored Water ?? Congratulations on your sleeve and weight loss!!!

Yea it does that's why the dietician told me to 50/50 Water and juice

[SweetnCurvy 112]

Hi everyone! I recently had vsg surgery aug 24th' date=' 3 weeks ago today. When I started this process I weighed 240. My surgeon had us do 2weeks on the 800 calorie diet prior to surgery. On my surgery date I weighed in at 217. Now 3 weeks later after my surgery I am only 205 ...just 12 Lbs down... Smh I thought the weightloss wud be more? Has anyone else experienced this? What cud I be doin wrong?[/quote']

You are on the right track. Without surgery....could u have lost all the weight in such a short time? I dont think so....you will get to goal:)

[ready4change77 88]

I was just sleeves on 9/12, I lost about 15-18lbs pre-op & will go by the Dr exactly as far as doin liquids for another 2 weeks then go for the smushed food & then @ about 5 weeks eat regular food whole - everyone's body is different so just stick to the plan & I'm sure the weight will continue to come off...

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[Chicago1962 125]

Don't give up! You are doing great!!!!!!! Remember when you don't have as much to lose you will lose it slower. Relax and enjoy the journey. It will happen!!!

[jodyjo10 1]

Hun your doing great... Don't worry.. I've been at a stall every since I got home.. Today was the first drop.. I wish I was going as well as u... I'm 3 wks post op VSG.. Ur ok... Don't worry!!!