2.5 weeks post op - down 30lbs

[Alatini21 0]

Is that normal? I'm having a hard time getting Protein and fluids bc I'm just not hungry and I wonder if that's why so much weight has come off? Anyone else at that number at that time?

[Carlotta1 401]

What was your starting weight? Did you go on a preop diet .

[joatsaint 2,814]

I can't remember how much I lost in the 1st few weeks, but I do remember not eating more than 1/2 can of Soup per day for weeks and weeks. I was slowly able to eat more as the days went past. It'll be the same for you. I took the list of recommended daily Protein and carb intake as goals to shoot for once I was well past the surgery, not something I should be taking in starting the 1st day post-op.

I was supposed to be eating at least 600 calories a day, but I know I was eating less than 200/day for the 1st 2 weeks.

Edited April 6, 2014 by joatsaint

[Alatini21 0]

Thank you! Makes me feel better!

[Alatini21 0]

No didn't have a pre op diet. My starting weight was 294

[ebert 10]

I'm glad to hear that I'm not the only one shedding serious weight at this point.

I'm 12 days out and this morning I went to the NUT for a weigh-in and consultation. The weigh-in revealed that I've lost 20 pounds since leaving the hospital, and 28 since the surgery. The NUT was considerably surprised and slightly concerned. He green-lit me for more sugar in the form of 100% fruit juice drinks each day (200 ml). I'm going back next week--if I lose another 20, he'll be officially worried, and me as well.

Even though I might be shedding too fast, it's kind of hard not to feel excited.