When do you start losing weight?

[acunance 2]

Hi all,

I had my operation on 4/2 and am doing well. My wt is stable but I am not losing. I am wondering if that is because I was pumped up with so much IV fluids in the hospital and there is some swelling etc. My MD told me that wt loss usually starts 1.5- 2 weeks post -op. I am wondering what others experiences have been. Thanks for any feedback!

[Mrs. Whatsit 33]

My surgery was March 31. I think I've lost 2 lbs. I can't blame it on IV fluids because my urine is dark, meaning I'm dehydrated. I'm barely getting in my 3 Protein Shakes and 64 oz Fluid. I'm a nurse and I'm kind of particular about bodily functions, lol. I have one of those hat things in my commode to measure my urine. I also wanted to keep an eye on the colour. So far, I am drinking more than I'm peeing and my urine is still kind of dark, meaning I'm staying dehydrated. I don't expect to lose any weight as long as I'm retaining these fluids. I'm not sure what to change. I am exercising 30 minutes/day and not eating anything but the damn shakes. I'm only eating 420 calories/day. I would think the weight would be falling off. I mean haven't we all been taught that it's simple math. Calories burned must be greater than calories consumed. Well, it seems my math is failing.

Guess we'll just have to wait and see. Good luck!

[miayanna2 4]

I had my sleeve on 4/3 and I can relate. I am barely consuming many calories and having difficult time getting as much Fluid as I need, however, I don't notice change on scale. I am guess the more time we heal, we will see better results. Good luck!

[Mrs. Whatsit 33]

Thanks miayanna. Good luck to you too.

[Rena's got this 274]

I gained about 6 pounds of Water weight during my hospital stay. It took me a good week for that to all pass. Now, I estimate that I'm losing about 5 pounds a week.

[lockkill 47]

I'm a 4/2 it's hard to get the Protein Shakes down able to do gator aid down !! And sticking to that dropped a few pounds but nervious about dehydration so trying to keep something going in!!!

[tarabara 14]

I was sleeved on 3/31 and i am getting all my Protein in and I have been losing 3 lbs a day. I am concerned that i have not had a bowel movement sine the sat before surgery, any thoughts on that

[Mrs. Whatsit 33]

I was sleeved on 3/31 and i am getting all my Protein in and I have been losing 3 lbs a day. I am concerned that i have not had a bowel movement sine the sat before surgery, any thoughts on that

Regarding your Constipation, drink even more Water, if you possibly can. Go to the store and buy some colace or try a Health food Store and buy a tea called Smooth Move. The tea works really well. There's not going to be a lot of poop because you're not taking in a lot of food. If you're not taking in plenty of fluids, what poop you do have will be as hard as a rock. The sooner you have a poop the better. Seriously. Good luck!

[Justicenga 31]

I'm jealous that you all are getting in your Protein. I was sleeved 3/31 and I'm just trying to get in my Fluid. I'll tackle protein next week.

[Mrs. Whatsit 33]

I'm jealous that you all are getting in your Protein. I was sleeved 3/31 and I'm just trying to get in my Fluid. I'll tackle protein next week.

Well I've actually had to decide which is more important to get in, the protein or the fluid and I decided on the fluid. Fortunately for me, I like my protein and don't have any trouble eating it. I mix the chocolate powder with a cup of almond milk and some stevia. I mix it in the blender and it's almost like pudding. I just have to eat it really, really, slow. I also count that 8 oz of almond milk as part of my fluid. So if I have three 8 oz Protein Shakes, I count that as 24 ounces of fluid. That's the only way I can get near the 64 oz mark.

[LisaLP 19]

I was sleeved 3/31 and am getting my 64 oz of Water in, but only 1 shake most days for 30 g of Protein, plus a few bites of yogurt or Soup. I was told the milk or whatever used in shakes doesn't count against the 64 oz water requirement. I am also still having slightly dark urine but I honestly don't see how I can drink another drop! I am down maybe 4-5 lbs since surgery.

[LisaLP 19]

Also my surgeon said Water is the number one priority, then Protein.< /p>

[sblissp 16]

I was sleeved on 3/31 and am having the same issues... I'm finally 2lbs below my weight hours before surgery..and I expected to gain from the ivs..my surgeon said 10lbs...to which I replied..oh I doubt I'm going to be too concerned about that at first haha...but here I am fretting.

Also having very difficult time getting in my Water. I always have a dry mouth...but my urine is straw colored so maybe it's meds? Protein, I think I'm ok on... I don't know... I feel like a freshman on the first day of school, everyday. My first follow-up is tomorrow so I guess ill find out if I'm doing ok then.

Hang in there everyone!

[NothingUpMySleeve 244]

It took me about two weeks to start, then month 2 was better than month 1

[Mrs. Whatsit 33]

I was sleeved 3/31 and am getting my 64 oz of Water in, but only 1 shake most days for 30 g of Protein, plus a few bites of yogurt or Soup. I was told the milk or whatever used in shakes doesn't count against the 64 oz Water requirement. I am also still having slightly dark urine but I honestly don't see how I can drink another drop! I am down maybe 4-5 lbs since surgery.

The almond milk in my Protein Shakes doesn't count? That means I need to drink 24 more ounces? I think I'm going to cry.