Losing too fast?

[kiki1196 101]

At my two week post op appt the PA said I'm losing too fast and some of it must be muscle, which isn't good. I had lost 11# at that point. Anyway heard of this? I've never had to slow down my weight loss before!

[Mystie 146]

Sounds odd. Did they put you on a body analyzer scale and actually see the breakdown of fat vs Water vs fat free mass?

[kiki1196 101]

No they didn't but I wish they had. I get in all of my Protein everyday too.

[aggiemike74 25]

that does sound weird i lost 23 pounds the first week and my surgeon wasnt worried at all

[bringiton 68]

Today I am 9 days post op and am down 22 lbs since surgery. Had my one week appt yesterday and no one was worried.

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[Threetimesacharm 1,400]

Oh boy take it as a grain of salt. I wouldn't worry you will lose some muscle but I believe mostly fat. Enjoy this rapid weight loss, you deserve it!!!

[Sadtosaygoodbye 256]

You had WLS and you're told 10 lbs is too fast?? He would freak if he watched the biggest loser.

[Sleevedintx 39]

I lost 18 in my first 2 weeks and dr was happy I wouldn't stress too much as long as you are getting your Proteins in.

[kiki1196 101]

Thanks everyone! This makes me feel better

[amytug 996]

I lost 11 lbs my first week and my bmi was 39, soooo.. Also, most people sleeve around the same time as me have lost more.

[kiki1196 101]

My BMI when I had surgery was about 40-41 so this is the rate I had expected. Maybe at the next appointment I will ask for more clarification.

[Sadtosaygoodbye 256]

I am curious to know how this PA was able to determine that you are losing muscle, without doing any specific diagnostic testing.

[kiki1196 101]

I am curious to know how this PA was able to determine that you are losing muscle' date=' without doing any specific diagnostic testing.[/quote']

It sounded like she was just guessing, obviously I will continue taking in all my Protein and start resistance training as suggested but I'm not going to purposely slow down my weight loss.

[Debrry 32]

Sounds odd. Did they put you on a body analyzer scale and actually see the breakdown of fat vs Water vs fat free mass?

What Is the body analyzer like? I am at a 6 week stall gave my nurse MFP username and password and she said I'm doing a great job. So they are having me come in to sit with her and the dr. to figure out what's going on. I've only lost 14 pounds since surgery. I think my body is broken... I'm ready to melt...

[kiki1196 101]

What Is the body analyzer like? I am at a 6 week stall gave my nurse MFP username and password and she said I'm doing a great job. So they are having me come in to sit with her and the dr. to figure out what's going on. I've only lost 14 pounds since surgery. I think my body is broken... I'm ready to melt...

One weight loss dr I had several years ago had one and you step on these sensors on the machine barefoot and also hold some in your hands. From that it tells you your % of fat, Water, muscle, etc. Its pretty cool. Wish my surgeons office had one.