I have not lost a single pound!

[ladybug 4 5]

Im getting a little worried I had my sleeve done wed August 26. I have not lost any weight. I see that people are losing 5-15 the first week. Nothing for me. I'm following my doctors dietary instructions to a tee. Now I am still quite bloated. I did have my lap band removed 2 months ago because of complications. So I was thinking maybe mines slower because my body is use to it. Just wanted to get some feed back. Thanks

[DianeSav 10]

In the hospital your iv is running fluids in you. You are probably just retaining the fluids.

[catlover2565 75]

You are still in the VERY beginning.. You still have to deal with ALL of the initial shock of a MAJOR surgery.

Two words:

Be patient!!

The weight loss WILL come!

[EmyLou78 11]

It took me about a week after surgery to start seeing results. I was retaining all the Fluid the hospital put in my. That's since gone and I'm happy with what I'm seeing on the scale. Be patient, you'll see results soon too :-)

[jane13 2,256]

it's hard right now but you have to be patient. stay off the scale for a few days.......

[MichiganChic 3,262]

It's a major surgery that causes you to retain Fluid, and it's common to gain. I gained the 10 pounds I lost with a 2 week liquid diet while in the hospital. It started coming off after a week or 2, and I ended up losing around 30 pounds the first month, but that was in the last part of the month. Try not to worry, it's normal

[ladybug 4 5]

Thanks lady's, all your positive reassurance has made me feel a little better. I will TRY and be patient!!

[desertgirl_74 114]

You just had surgery and are still full of IV fluids. It's hard to tell how many pounds of saline they pump into us. It will come off. Your stomach is also very swollen. You'll be surprised the day you look down and think hmm...I thought these incisions were up higher. Lol.

Edited September 2, 2015 by desertgirl_74

[ladybug 4 5]

Just for a quick update! You were all right! I've now lost 12 pounds 10 days out. I feel great! Thank-you again for easing my mind. Love all the support.

[del112 62]

Smiling..... How nice.

[AngelaWilliamsMD 290]

Wow that's great! Good job.

[ElideC 1]

I feel the same way I'm two weeks post op

[ctgafford 4]

Next challenge.....I had surgery August 24. After that initial hospital weight gain I started seeing 2-4 pounds fall off every day. THEN I started on full liquids. The weight is slower to come off. Like 1 pound every other day or so. That can mess with your head just a little.

[_Kate_ 2,224]

It's hard at the beginning but if you stick to the plan it WILL come off.

scales can be the worst of times and the best of times

[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

Stay off the scale!