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[2cute2bbig 38]

I stepped on 3 different scales today and i am 2 lbs fro my weight on the day of surgery....i am in tears. Im afraid that this surgery isnt gonna work for me... I wanna exercise but im always exausted....im disgusted

[jodie1961 77]

Don't do that to yourself! I gained 7 lbs from the surgery (IV Fluids,etc)...took over a week to lose that, then started to lose real weight. My weight loss is slower than some, but definitely coming off. Give yourself a break....and don't weigh but once a week. YOU CAN DO THIS! Hang in there.

[AshleePage 65]

((Hugs))

You are going to do this! Your amazing body has been through a lot and the scale will move when your body is ready. We all believe in you & support you! Can't wait to watch your journey unfold.

[Nancyisgettinghealthy 8]

How far post-op are you?

Our bodies do hold on to a LOT of fluids for a few days/week after surgery....try to see down the road a few months, instead of dwelling on todays scale dilemma? Call your Dr and ask for help. Get to a support meeting asap and find out as much information as you can as to what could be going on with your body and how to get through this

Best of Luck!

[2cute2bbig 38]

How far post-op are you?

Our bodies do hold on to a LOT of fluids for a few days/week after surgery....try to see down the road a few months, instead of dwelling on todays scale dilemma? Call your Dr and ask for help. Get to a support meeting asap and find out as much information as you can as to what could be going on with your body and how to get through this

Best of Luck!

Tuesday i will be 3 weeks post op.....its so hard...i wanna exercise but im so weak most of the time although i take my required Vitamins.< /p>

[terry1118 1,274]

Tuesday i will be 3 weeks post op.....its so hard...i wanna exercise but im so weak most of the time although i take my required Vitamins.< /p>

Be easy on yourself. You just had major surgery. Your body is healing and recovering from the trauma. You've gone through some drastic physiological changes. Many of us were not in the best of health before surgery due to weight-related health problems and years of unhealthy eating and inactivity. WLS doesn't result in instantly feeling well afterwards. Also, the first 1-3 months you feel nauseous and foods taste unappealing, maybe even bad (it was quite some time before foods tasted 'normal' to me again). Concentrate on the basics - rest, fluids, Protein, and slowly but gradually increasing activity. Try staying away from the scale for a few weeks while you're recovering. You'll get there! :-)

[esskay77 785]

You JUST had surgery! You are at the very beginning and the first month is you healing first. Don't try to do a lot of exercise--try walking a bit. It is hard at first but it gets easier and better.

Try to eat Protein every couple of hours. Yogurt, cottage cheese (I mixed mine with some pineapple juice to make it taste better), string cheese, black Beans, (black bean Soup can be good), that sort of thing in addition to your Protein shakes/drinks should help. And drink lots of Water. But be sure to do the pattern of drink Water up to 30 minutes before eating, don't drink anything while eating, take small pea-size bites and chew 25 times, then 30 minutes after you eat, start drinking your water again.

You will do great, give yourself a break and stop weighing yourself so much! It's hard because you are excited but try to only weigh yourself once a week.

And keep a food diary! Very important. Make sure you get about 60 grams of protein a day, or at least try to do that.

[2cute2bbig 38]

Thank u all...i had a serious meltdown...smh

[esskay77 785]

No worries! We all have had meltdowns! That's why I love this list--we have shared experiences that nobody else would understand. You are doing great and the weight will come off. When you get your energy back, definitely get to the gym or some sort of workout--that's what will really help.

[LilBoo007 491]

Please don't get so frustrated!! I know that's hard to do but it takes time for your body to adjust after surgery! I gained... Drum roll please!! 22lbs after surgery!! Yep! 22lbs!!! It was all from Fluid and iv's and what not but I looked horrible and like the stay puff marshmallow guy in Ghostbusters!!! It took a month just to loose that and then I was at the weight I was before I had surgery! Now I've lost 124lbs... All within 9 months! You will get MANY stalls throughout your journey and that's ok, it's all part of the process!! I would loose weight then stall for 2 weeks then the pattern continued! So after a few months I realized the pattern and I knew exactly when I would be loosing and not loosing! When I wasn't loosing I was dropping inches ! Keep your eyes on the prize!!!

[maizeashley 12]

Thank u all...i had a serious meltdown...smh

Everyone does. Just check and see what your diet is and what it should be. I know ny husband has similar issues not losing weight and he seen his dietician and she said he actually wasn't eating enough. He needed 800-900 calories and at least 60 grams of Protein. Or else his body was going into starvation mode where it holds on to calories and Water and you can gain weight or not lose.

Our bodies are amazing at what they can do. If you really are always exhausted check in with your doctor your body maybe telling you something is wrong.... best wishes

Edited June 23, 2014 by maizeashley

[hannysgrammy 42]

I stepped on 3 different scales today and i am 2 lbs fro my weight on the day of surgery....i am in tears. Im afraid that this surgery isnt gonna work for me... I wanna exercise but im always exausted....im disgusted

When was surgery

[2cute2bbig 38]

Please don't get so frustrated!! I know that's hard to do but it takes time for your body to adjust after surgery! I gained... Drum roll please!! 22lbs after surgery!! Yep! 22lbs!!! It was all from Fluid and iv's and what not but I looked horrible and like the stay puff marshmallow guy in Ghostbusters!!! It took a month just to loose that and then I was at the weight I was before I had surgery! Now I've lost 124lbs... All within 9 months! You will get MANY stalls throughout your journey and that's ok, it's all part of the process!! I would loose weight then stall for 2 weeks then the pattern continued! So after a few months I realized the pattern and I knew exactly when I would be loosing and not loosing! When I wasn't loosing I was dropping inches ! Keep your eyes on the prize!!!

Thanks so much....i laughed at 'drum roll please'.....lol.....i gained after surgery also, i was 247 syrgery day and 255 when i came home two days later, i got back down to 237 and back at pre surgery weight now...smh

[2cute2bbig 38]

Please don't get so frustrated!! I know that's hard to do but it takes time for your body to adjust after surgery! I gained... Drum roll please!! 22lbs after surgery!! Yep! 22lbs!!! It was all from Fluid and iv's and what not but I looked horrible and like the stay puff marshmallow guy in Ghostbusters!!! It took a month just to loose that and then I was at the weight I was before I had surgery! Now I've lost 124lbs... All within 9 months! You will get MANY stalls throughout your journey and that's ok, it's all part of the process!! I would loose weight then stall for 2 weeks then the pattern continued! So after a few months I realized the pattern and I knew exactly when I would be loosing and not loosing! When I wasn't loosing I was dropping inches ! Keep your eyes on the prize!!!

Thanks so much....i laughed at 'drum roll please'.....lol.....i gained after surgery also, i was 247 surgery day and 255 when i came home two days later, i got back down to 237 and back at pre surgery weight now...smh

[2cute2bbig 38]

When was surgery

June 3rd