Initial weightloss

[jes76 16]

Ok, so I am 11 days post op. Surgery was 10/23. I have only lost 14 lbs since I began my 3 day preop liquid diet. Only lost 8 lbs since surgery date. Why is my initial weightloss so low. I'm hardly eating food at all. Its been full liquids. I have noticed that my sleeve holds more than 4 Oz easily. Especially if I go slow. I usually get at least 60g of Protein, but have a hard time getting all my Water in. I have only been slightly active. Went on a few walks and did some yard work raking leaves. When will I see a significant weightloss. Something to motivate me more.

[AlanaRN 419]

I lost 18 lbs on my 2 week pre op and "only" 8 lbs in the first week after surgery. I didn't lose a lb for like 2 weeks after that. I'm 5 weeks tomorrow and I'm down almost 35 lbs total. I'm not complaining! I'm definitely losing more inches than pounds. I'm down 2 sizes. Hang in there. They pump you with a lot of fluids and your body is adjusting to major surgery and changes.

[haleytrim 244]

WOW! 8 pounds in 10 days! I'm thinking woo hoo! I hope mine is that much when I get my sleeve this month! You are doing great.

[Packerfan61964 293]

I've lost 9 lbs in 5 days since surgery and I lost 13 on the 2 week pre-op diet for 22 lbs total. I am pretty pleased with that!!! ANY weight lost is a POSITIVE not a NEGATIVE!!!!! just remember.....you didnt gain all this weight overnight and you are not going to lose it overnight........the WLS is just a tool to help you lose it. Honestly, I would rather lose it losely because losing it slowing, you can prevent alot of the sagging skin issue. CHIN UP AND GOOD LUCK!!!!!!

[AlanaRN 419]

I've lost 9 lbs in 5 days since surgery and I lost 13 on the 2 week pre-op diet for 22 lbs total. I am pretty pleased with that!!! ANY weight lost is a POSITIVE not a NEGATIVE!!!!! just remember.....you didnt gain all this weight overnight and you are not going to lose it overnight........the WLS is just a tool to help you lose it. Honestly, I would rather lose it losely because losing it slowing, you can prevent alot of the sagging skin issue. CHIN UP AND GOOD LUCK!!!!!!

Great job! How are you feeling?

[Crystal88 85]

I'd say you're losing it pretty steadily. Be happy, girl!!

[Packerfan61964 293]

@AlanaRN....I feel really good!! No real issues since surgery. I was very nauseous( from the anestesia) for about the first 36 hours and threw up several times. im walking 3-5000 steps every day, not trying to overdo it and trying to get my liquids down.

[AlanaRN 419]

Glad to hear! I was very nauseous for the first 3 days as well. Haven't had a problem since. Good luck!

[woo woo 872]

Don't worry, you will absolutely feel the restriction when you start actual food. You'll never really feel that full feeling while on liquids only.

[jes76 16]

I probably shouldn't weigh myself every day. Sometimes I weigh multiple times a day.