When does weight loss start?

deb24 · June 3, 2007

I had my surgery on Tues. May 29, and was told that I would probably see a weight gain after the hospitalization due to the fluids and the gases. When does weight loss start?

argon · June 4, 2007

It could start immediately after surgery... or it might not. You really should give yourself the first 6 weeks as a healing period, and not worry about weightloss during that time. If you do lose, consider it a bonus. Also, until you get your first fill, you might also not lose very well, or at all.

Good luck. Take it easy, and don't worry... it'll happen, don't rush it :myscared:

PghMomof3 · June 4, 2007

I would say about 5-7 days after being discharged from the hospital. I got on the scale on day 4 after surgery and was shocked to see that I was up 10 pounds! I almost freaked. But I saw a loss every day after that--and yes, I know it's bad, but I weighed myself every day. I was down 14 pounds at my 2 week check up. I am on soft foods now and am allowed to increase as tolerated and I 'might' have lost 3 more pounds---I thought it would have been more due to eating less and exercising, but hey, I've never lost this much weight on a diet in this short of time so I'm happy!

good luck!!!

Amy