Did anyone tlse have trouble losing weight in the beginning?

[purpur92 1]

I have lost a total of 15 lbs including pre surgery diet but only 2 lbs post surgery. Had surgery on July 15. It's frustrating to be eating so little and not losing.

[thesuse2000 698]

I only lost 3 pounds in the first 10 days, and then lost at least 5 pounds the next week. I also lost a lot (about 15) with pre-op diet. At the beginning you're also still swollen and retaining fluids. Don't worry - the scale will move! Everyone loses at a different pace. I feel like I'm losing slow compared to others, but I just had a follow up appt and my surgeon was happy with my weight loss - she says she likes to see about 10 pounds a month - which seems so low to me compared to what I see on here... I'm a little confused, but trying to trust that I am on a good path.

[purpur92 1]

Thanks!

[630racoon 30]

I have lost a total of 15 lbs including pre surgery diet but only 2 lbs post surgery. Had surgery on July 15. It's frustrating to be eating so little and not losing.

Are you exercising? For me Exercising is essential, my body just does not repond without it.

My surgery was on July 16th. Are you watching your carb and fat intake? you should not be eating more than 5% fat or 5% carbs in your food choices, look and the label and see how much carb and fat and then straight across from the grams it should say % and should be 5 or less of each. DRINK YOUR Water and make sure your getting enough Protein daily. Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions, Good Luck Pamela

[beverlyfox 3]

I had surgery on the 15th also. I gained 8 lbs. when I got out of surgery. That finally came off and yesterday morning I got up and had lost 6 lbs. overnight! I am down 2 more lbs this morning. Be patient! It's gonna happen for you soon. I have heard from my local support group it takes a couple of weeks to kick in, and then it takes off!

[jayhawk1965 34]

So glad you posted this. We can be so hard on ourselves and overlook the changes our body is undergoing. I was feeling so down this morning. because tomorrow is 2 weeks and I am only down 3 pounds post surgery. I have to focus on the fact that since June 17 (my first doctor's appointment), I have lost 46 pounds. (I have also been battling Constipation so I am returning to Optifast instead of a different Protein shake I have been using for a week which adds to my slightly grumpy demeanor.) Hang in there! We know if we work the plan, the plan will work!