how long after the surgery does it take Weightloss?

[changingme 12]

My surgery was Tuesday and today i got on the scale and had gained.

[mrsb12 73]

Don't worry about the scale bc right now you will stop Water weight and inches off , no one can tell you precisely how long bc everyone is different . I lost 22 lbs while at the hospital post op, I had gb 1-21-13 weighed 368 and now I'm 329 and a month and 11 days post op .... Just focus on getting better and the weight will drop off on its own ..... You can do it stay positive and keep moving around so gas pain and the incision site will take time to heal so just take one step at a time

living4myself_gb1-21-13:

[nienie 113]

You might have gained weight with all the IV fluids pumped into you. Everyone is different but you should start noticing weight loss soon. Make sure to measure yourself and also see how your clothes are fitting.

[changingme 12]

I will be sure to do that this gas pain is terrible,but with pain meds it's getting tolerable.

[krista1020 14]

I got on the scale when I got home (3 days post) and had gained 8 pounds...totally normal from all the fluid...give it a week:)

[celebrate*me 52]

I will be sure to do that this gas pain is terrible' date='but with pain meds it's getting tolerable.[/quote']

I gained also. I weighed at the hospital on a Sunday gained 3.9 pounds weighed myself the next weds and was down 10 pounds.

[changingme 12]

Do you all find yourself wanting to challenge food and see if you can eat it since your surgery?my kids offered a pizza and wings and i pinched the pizza and i know i should've and now not only is my gas worse but i feel bad for it,wondering if my weight problem is more mental than physical and if that's the case my surgery was a waste of time and money.

[mrsb12 73]

Do you all find yourself wanting to challenge food and see if you can eat it since your surgery?my kids offered a pizza and wings and i pinched the pizza and i know i should've and now not only is my gas worse but i feel bad for it' date='wondering if my weight problem is more mental than physical and if that's the case my surgery was a waste of time and money.[/quote']

It is hard for me because it's a combination of both however all of us can relate to missing our dear bff Food... It was there when we were lonely,sad,bored, tired, hurt etc....remember this is a tool not a solution to the weight issue... I have pcos and I have been tempted but I won't try it because when I made the decision to take a risk in having the surgery I made myself a promise to learn to cope or find other things to do to avoid thinking about food....obesity isn't just because you ate too much or not enough and binges at times , it is a self control issues among other health complications that make it hard to do....but try to stick to your diet that your nutritionist has given you bc the last thing you want is to have something that doesn't agree with you kill you,that's what is killing us now food ,well at least unhealthy food that is but just keep looking forward to the future, I'm post op 1 month and 11 days , I made myself a promise on Jan 21, 2013 the day of my surgery was that enough was enough I want to be able to walk a block without asthma,have kids, enjoy life, ride a roller coaster and have fun without thinking "can I fit in that chair"? Will I break it or avoid fun atmospheres because of ny size .....I wish u the best when did you have surgery?

living4myself_gb1-21-13:

[changingme 12]

Tues. Feb.26,and starting to wonder was it a big mistake and waste of time and money.

[mrsb12 73]

Tues. Feb.26' date='and starting to wonder was it a big mistake and waste of time and money.[/quote']

Don't think negative , I have the same thoughts sometimes but your not the only one , there is a few of us on here sweetie, stay positive...... It will pay off , my friends have had this done 10+ years and they said your body and mind will have ups and downs because your hormones are changing .......

living4myself_gb1-21-13:

[changingme 12]

Every since I've been home ive been attempting to eat things that shouldn't pizza, wings,egg roll,rice and it's like i have no control!!! And I've only been home since Thursday.

[Nicole K 352]

Every since I've been home ive been attempting to eat things that shouldn't pizza' date='wings,egg roll,rice and it's like i have no control!!! And I've only been home since Thursday.[/quote']

You don't want to pop the stitches holding your new pouch in place. It will be a disaster. Stick to liquids. You can do this.

DOS 12/17/12

[changingme 12]

What are some of the signs you've popped a stitch holding your pouch?

[Strong Motivated Sista 67]

I've been through the same thing got out the hospital wanted to eat what my family was eating chicken pizza hot wings everything but I had to think about it I just had surgery I can't eat this anymore I can't go back to the old me I'm starting a new me the old me is gone never coming back I'm in control of me hope this help my sista I will be praying for u God bless u and your family..

[kisersassy 369]

A great motivator for me is looking at progress pictures and also window shopping for clothes I will he in one day soon. Just remember not now because your pouch is new but later you can have pizza. Just try eating the toppings as the meats and cheese are Protein