Did anyone NOT lose weight after surgery?

[Sdonovan78 6]

I was sleeved on 1/14. I lost 20 during pre op diet and then came home a day after surgery and had lost 14 more. Since then I lost two pounds but that's it. I know I should be super excited about what I did lose (and I am) but the neurotic side of me is trying to figure out how I'm not losing everyday when I'm eating. I'm on clear liquid diet and get to start Protein shakes again tomorrow.

Is this normal weight loss after surgery? I have this fear that this is all I'm going to ever lose.

[Nicolanz 1,484]

1/14? As in 6 days ago?

[Sdonovan78 6]

Yes, I realize this may sound like a silly question but I guess I expected that I would be dropping weight very quick after surgery and then it would slow down.

[mggonzal 54]

My Nut told me that we lost faster weight in solid phase than on liquid... Dont worry =)

[DeeBrownBaker 139]

boy... I felt the same... I hit a stall and actually GAINED 2 lbs... once I started watching my carbs and getting my fluids in, I dropped to the weight I am now...I understand that stalls happen and it's part of the process... I was also losing inches... and my clothes were fitting loosely even during the stall so I know SOMETHING was still happening... be patient, follow the plan and you will lose...and don't worry about what everyone else is losing... this journey is personal and your sleeve will do for you what you need it to do...don't lose heart!

[Nicolanz 1,484]

Everyone is different but for me personally, I'm losing at the same rate I lost on any other diet. The upside is I won't gain it back this time! I didn't lose faster in the soft food stage and I think its unfair for a nutritionist to cause false expectations like that. If you don't lose faster in that stage, don't get discouraged! It will happen! The weight will come off! Good luck!

[kitkat 76]

I was sleeved on 12/18 and I have/had the same fear! But I finally realized that I can only eat 2oz at a time so there is no way I won't lose weight unless I find a food that is 1000 calories an oz. I was eating about 4,000 a day. I am using my fitness pal and I can get to about 750 a day sometimes. About 3 days a week I don't even get to 500 because I forget to eat or I get too busy to eat. I had to set an alarm to remind me to eat so that is helping. I am making good choices and focusing on Protein and liquid. I stalled for two weeks after surgery. What a struggle! I was so sad but it broke a few days ago and I am on my way. You will be too as soon as your body decides to.

I was actually starting to think I made a mistake. I started to feel sorry for myself because I wasn't losing and I couldn't eat. Part of the overall probelm I guess. Of course I feel better now. I will be clear to do a full work out in a few weeks and that will make the weight loss faster and help with my mood and of course the shape of my body.

It will happen just keep up with what you are doing and you can't lose!

[desertmom 297]

Ok,just as a bit of perspective.

I left the hospital 10 pounds heavier than the day of my surgery.At 10 days out those 10 pounds were gone.I have had several long stalls,ine which lasted 7 weeks.

But I have also lost 130 pounds in 10 months and am 3 pounds from goal.

What Im trying to say is rework your expectations sooner rahter than later or this process will be very difficult for you,and yes,I also thought I would be the one to lose fast and not stall...thought people were cheating..lol

Do what you have to do.Stay on plan.Dont focus on the scale.You will reach goal way faster than having unattainable expectations and the disappointment that goes with it that makes us fall off plan.

I also had the fear that I wouldnt lose more every time I didnt lose.I think it is kind of normal after many failed diets.But know that this is different.Just keep thinking with your head and not your emotions for a while at least.

I can guarantee you 3 things.

1.If you stay on plan and if are very honest about that,you will get to goal.

2.If you stay on plan and are like most of us,you will stall.You will doubt yourself and the sleeve but being on plan usually makes us realize there is nothing more you can do,just hang in there and wait it out.

3.If you relax and lower your expectations (as to how regular/fast the weight loss should be) this will be much easier for you than what it was for me...lol

Now,start thinking of the yummy food you'll be eating soon and good luck with your journey!

[desertmom 297]

O,and stay off the scale.Weigh once a week only!

A7 week stall meant 35 times on the scale thinking my life was over....lol.Today I see the stress I loaded myself with and how silly it actually was.

[SuperGirl 7]

Am I undertanding correctly...you lost 14 lbs in one day..the day of surgery???

I'm also a few days post op and as i was leaving hospital I was shocked that the clothes i had worn to teh hospital 3 days earluer no longer fit me....bc they were TOO SMALL!!!.....I was so upset.....in the 12 days priot i had nly eaten twice...and i'm bigger?...i snuck on scale in hospital and i was only down 1lb...1lb aftwe 12 days of no food???............the nurse talked me off the ledge telling me that my stomach was very swollen from surgery and further distended from all the IV fluids and no bowel movement in 3--4 days......so ok...i had to actually wear a hospital gown home as the shirt i wore to the hospital was now fitting like a half shirt and i looked 9mos pregnant.......so anyway....here i am now home from the hospital couple days and that same shot just cam eout of the wash so i tried it on and it fit again!......i gavent weighed in yet but im hoping things r movng in the right direction..............bu i still cant get over that you lost 14lbs in one day...was that a typo???...if not....can i ask if youre ocming form a higher number?...sometimes higer bumbers lose faster.

[Sdonovan78 6]

Am I undertanding correctly...you lost 14 lbs in one day..the day of surgery???

I'm also a few days post op and as i was leaving hospital I was shocked that the clothes i had worn to teh hospital 3 days earluer no longer fit me....bc they were TOO SMALL!!!.....I was so upset.....in the 12 days priot i had nly eaten twice...and i'm bigger?...i snuck on scale in hospital and i was only down 1lb...1lb aftwe 12 days of no food???............the nurse talked me off the ledge telling me that my stomach was very swollen from surgery and further distended from all the IV fluids and no bowel movement in 3--4 days......so ok...i had to actually wear a hospital gown home as the shirt i wore to the hospital was now fitting like a half shirt and i looked 9mos pregnant.......so anyway....here i am now home from the hospital couple days and that same shot just cam eout of the wash so i tried it on and it fit again!......i gavent weighed in yet but im hoping things r movng in the right direction..............bu i still cant get over that you lost 14lbs in one day...was that a typo???...if not....can i ask if youre ocming form a higher number?...sometimes higer bumbers lose faster.

I started at 339, day of surgery weight was 319. I have no idea how I lost 14 pounds in one day. Although when I typically start a diet I drop quickly and then stop which is why I guess I'm a little freaked out right now.

Thanks for all the support. I feel like I should throw my scale out because I know it's making me crazy.

[NtvTxn 1,262]

I was sleeved on 1/14. I lost 20 during pre op diet and then came home a day after surgery and had lost 14 more. Since then I lost two pounds but that's it. I know I should be super excited about what I did lose (and I am) but the neurotic side of me is trying to figure out how I'm not losing everyday when I'm eating. I'm on clear liquid diet and get to start Protein shakes again tomorrow.

Is this normal weight loss after surgery? I have this fear that this is all I'm going to ever lose.

You might be a fast loser or it may be slower, but after having 85% of your tummy removed, you WILL lose weight. Remember, the first yr is the honeymoon period, don't stray. Stay away from sweets, carbonated drinks (forever) and weigh and measure you food. I still do that and still keep an on line food log and I had surgery in June 2010. Good luck and enjoy the ride, a year from now you won't recognize YOU!!!

[Ljp 157]

Yes' date=' I realize this may sound like a silly question but I guess I expected that I would be dropping weight very quick after surgery and then it would slow down.[/quote']

It sounds like you're doing Great! That's a lot of weight loss since the 14th.