January 2013 Post Op

[jekkajo 26]

My name is Jess & my DOS is 1/29/13!!!

[Jessica9190 127]

Already feeling discouraged. I started at 244. DOS (1/25/13) I was 237. After all weight gain from air and fluids I was 250 but I have been losing every day since. By my first 1 week post op I was 234 and yesterday I was 229. I was so excited to be in 220s. Getting in fluids and Protein has been difficult. Yesterday was the first day I finally got in all my required fluids and protein. Today the scale still said 229. So basically if I get in everything I'm supposed to I don't lose. I don't think it's a stall seeing how I'm only a week and two days post op. Yesterday I also had some creamy Soups so today I will ONLY do my required protein and fluids without any Soup but that stinks.

I've been moping around about it so hubby trying to give me pep talk about how my body is still trying to heal and I need to focus that and the weight will come off bla bla bla. I know he is right but I just want to lose weight so badly I mean that's why I had this major risky surgery to lose weight. Why is it surprising that I'm obsessed with it?

Anyone else feel like me a week out?

[Teresa'sTurn 15]

Already feeling discouraged. I started at 244. DOS (1/25/13) I was 237. After all weight gain from air and fluids I was 250 but I have been losing every day since. By my first 1 week post op I was 234 and yesterday I was 229. I was so excited to be in 220s. Getting in fluids and Protein has been difficult. Yesterday was the first day I finally got in all my required fluids and protein. Today the scale still said 229. So basically if I get in everything I'm supposed to I don't lose. I don't think it's a stall seeing how I'm only a week and two days post op. Yesterday I also had some creamy Soups so today I will ONLY do my required protein and fluids without any Soup but that stinks.

I've been moping around about it so hubby trying to give me pep talk about how my body is still trying to heal and I need to focus that and the weight will come off bla bla bla. I know he is right but I just want to lose weight so badly I mean that's why I had this major risky surgery to lose weight. Why is it surprising that I'm obsessed with it?

Anyone else feel like me a week out?

Jessica please don't be discouraged! You are doing wonderful! If u think about it. Since your surgery you have lost 21 pounds. It doesn't matter that some was Water it was still weight in your body that ur body had to work to shed. Just breathe and trust ur husband, yourself and your surgery. Remember this is a marathon not a sprint. Granted it will be a faster marathon but ur still not gonna lose all your weight in 1 month. Your gonna get there just remember that you have to relax a little. Let ur husband give u a hug and maybe get outside and go for a walk if weather permits.

[Jessica9190 127]

Thanks Teresa. I really don't mean to be a spoiled brat. I just get negative easily lately. I'm going for a walk like you said. It's beautiful outside here. Thanks again.

[jerz 251]

My surgery was 1/28/13 and I've lost 14 pounds so far.

[Teresa'sTurn 15]

Thanks Teresa. I really don't mean to be a spoiled brat. I just get negative easily lately. I'm going for a walk like you said. It's beautiful outside here. Thanks again.

You are not a spoiled brat!!! I'm proud of you for getting out of ur house for a bit! We all have gone through emotional ups and down in the first few weeks after surgery. Take it easy on yourself! Don't get bogged down with baggage. Just follow ur doctors guidelines and the rest will happen for you! Good luck and God bless!

[shaleesun 33]

I have lost 1 pound since my surgery 1/29/13. Not including all the Water weight.

[Jessica9190 127]

Thanks Teresa. I appreciate the support!!!

[feelin-lika-cow 68]

Anyone else having stomach aches almost constant without vomiting??

[jekkajo 26]

Anyone else having stomach aches almost constant without vomiting??

I'm only 5 days out & I had nausea on Friday & then bad gas pain Saturday & Sunday ... I don't feel like I'm getting all the Protein & Fluid intake.... Because of the gas/nausea. ????

[Frogjlr 57]

I don't think there is such a thing as normal with this surgery. I was after you' date=' 1/10/13 and I have lost 21lbs, (5 are pre-op. I don't count down from the Water and air weight from surgery-just the number on my scale the week before surgery to current). Its not a big number, about 5 a week but I'm taking it!

I keep reading about a lot of people having little blips around the 3-4 week mark. When I went in for my staple removal at 2 weeks my NUT said weight loss will significantly slow as it was mostly water, and fat is harder to lose. Most of us newbies have just recently lost our water weight and our bodies are trying to figure out how to handle the next step.

I was advised to do my measurements and only weigh once a week, same time and in the same clothes. I was also told that the further we get out, the more we need to slightly increase our Protein, water and calories because we are becoming more active.

Don't be too hard on yourself-we are all new at this and it's weight we weren't able to shed before. It's working, you've gotten this far right?! [/quote']

Thank you. I just guess I expected more. Guess I caught the blues.

[redlockqt 17]

Ok so since I've thrown my scale out I have no idea how much weight I've lost but I did put on a pair of 14 jeans last night that have been sitting on a shelf for months without any struggle!! Something must be happening lol

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[brattyAsh 27]

Hey everyone! Its been a while since I posted. How is everyone doing?? For those who dont know, I had surgery 1/9, almost a month out... how do I update my ticker??? I went and updated it but it still shows same stuff?

[lovealways 287]

How's my january post-oppers?! I'm down 24! Yay

[libra_lisa 136]

How's my january post-oppers?! I'm down 24! Yay

I'm down 23 yaaaaaaaaay lol I'm still in shock bc today was the first time I weighed myself since having the surgery and I can't believe it!! Congrats on your wl!!