How long post-op until you showed a loss?

[Pepper Paul 143]

I was sleeved first thing Monday morning. When I weighed on Tuesday I was up 13 pounds. Today when I weighed I was still up 6 pounds. How far out from surgery were you when you finally showed a net loss after surgery? I know it's just Water weight from all the saline but its still frustrating.

[VSGKirk 855]

I didn't weigh myself until 1 week post-op. My surgical team/center prepared me with a lot of information, so I was fully aware I would have Water retention right after surgery for a few days (if not a week). I was down 12 lbs after my first week (and that was with an additional 18 lb loss on the 2 week pre-op diet as well).

I still only weigh myself once a week. I think it keeps me focused on the program and not a number.

[Gonnabeslim1day 80]

I was sleeved first thing Monday morning. When I weighed on Tuesday I was up 13 pounds. Today when I weighed I was still up 6 pounds. How far out from surgery were you when you finally showed a net loss after surgery? I know it's just Water weight from all the saline but its still frustrating.

I just posted a thread similar to this. The first week your still swollen I am 17 days out and I swear u will see a difference in the 2nd week.

[ShrinkingInSeattle 13]

I was ten lbs heavier. All from ivs. 5 days after I was down 5. And the ten Water weight. 2 weeks. I was down 14. Now. S t u c k

[lschmeeckle 4]

For the life of me, I don't understand how you can be stuck. They remove 75% of your stomach and you can barely eat. How can you NOT lose weight? Stalls with gastric sleeve make no sense to me.

[mikeross 216]

I first weighted myself 5 days after surgery... was down 11 pounds,

[TES 858]

Paul, congrats on your sleeve! I feel your pain. I gained 18 lbs from IV Fluid and swelling in the hospital. That came off within about 6 or 7 days. Then in the following days, I lost several more pounds of real weight, which was great. It was crazy when the fluid started coming off--I would weigh myself in the morning and again in the afternoon and lost a few pounds in between. If only that would happen with "real" weight! LOL. I did feel so much better getting that fluid out of my body. Not a good feeling. Don't worry it will start happening for you soon. Then just be prepared for the ubiquitous 3-week (or 2-week or 4-week) stall. Good luck!!!

[beautifull13 1]

I had my surgery on 4 march 2013 and I finally weighted myself and I am down 13 pounds.

[Pepper Paul 143]

Thanks for the replies. I know I shouldn't be weighing myself every day...alright, several times a day, but I just can't resist. I know it will happen and I'm not getting discouraged, just anxious to see some positive movement.

[OKSleever 144]

For the life of me' date=' I don't understand how you can be stuck. They remove 75% of your stomach and you can barely eat. How can you NOT lose weight? Stalls with gastric sleeve make no sense to me.[/quote']

It actually makes a lot of sense, biologically. Your body realizes that it's going to be getting fewer calories for an extended period of time after a few weeks of continuously not getting the nutrition it's used to, so it panics and goes into starvation mode where it wants to hang on to every calorie. Takes a bit to realize it has to give up the fat stores to fuel you, and that's when you come out of your stall.

[Pepper Paul 143]

Just an update. I am 4 days post-op and I am finally down a pound. Hoping for lots more in the coming weeks and months!

[beautifull13 1]

Thanks for the replies. I know I shouldn't be weighing myself every day...alright' date=' several times a day, but I just can't resist. I know it will happen and I'm not getting discouraged, just anxious to see some positive movement.[/quote']

Just take your time and it will happened. I just walk my first mile and a half today and I am so proud and happy for myself.

[TexasMiss 314]

I came out +5 lbs, and then on day 4 post op I lost 6 lbs in one day...needless to say I was peeing all day lol...it's all the IV fluids. Since them I'm losing a pound a day...love seeing that scale move!

[Skinnyminded 21]

It actually makes a lot of sense' date=' biologically. Your body realizes that it's going to be getting fewer calories for an extended period of time after a few weeks of continuously not getting the nutrition it's used to, so it panics and goes into starvation mode where it wants to hang on to every calorie. Takes a bit to realize it has to give up the fat stores to fuel you, and that's when you come out of your stall.[/quote']

Ya because it's definitely in starvation mode right no! Im 3 days out and i feel so humgry im having cravings..and hunger pains like crazy but i think there just acid reflux pains. But it's driving me nuts.

[Pepper Paul 143]

Just take your time and it will happened. I just walk my first mile and a half today and I am so proud and happy for myself.

Great job!I walked a mile today for the first time post-surgery. I'm 4 days post-op so I can relate to how you felt. Keep up the great work!

I came out +5 lbs' date=' and then on day 4 post op I lost 6 lbs in one day...needless to say I was peeing all day lol...it's all the IV fluids. Since them I'm losing a pound a day...love seeing that scale move![/quote']

Looking forward to hopefully seeing the same success!