ladybug 4 5 Posted September 1, 2015 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DianeSav 10 Posted September 1, 2015 In the hospital your iv is running fluids in you. You are probably just retaining the fluids. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
catlover2565 75 Posted September 1, 2015 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! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
EmyLou78 11 Posted September 1, 2015 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 :-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
jane13 2,256 Posted September 1, 2015 it's hard right now but you have to be patient. stay off the scale for a few days....... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
MichiganChic 3,262 Posted September 1, 2015 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladybug 4 5 Posted September 1, 2015 Thanks lady's, all your positive reassurance has made me feel a little better. I will TRY and be patient!! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
desertgirl_74 114 Posted September 2, 2015 (edited) 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ladybug 4 5 Posted September 4, 2015 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
del112 62 Posted September 4, 2015 Smiling..... How nice. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
AngelaWilliamsMD 290 Posted September 4, 2015 Wow that's great! Good job. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ElideC 1 Posted September 5, 2015 I feel the same way I'm two weeks post op Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ctgafford 4 Posted September 6, 2015 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. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
_Kate_ 2,224 Posted September 6, 2015 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 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Inner Surfer Girl 12,015 Posted September 6, 2015 Stay off the scale! Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
