Post Surgery

[minime15 2]

I had my Surgery Nov 2, 2015. I have only lost 10 pounds so far. I am stressing myself out about this. I am not sure if this is normal. I average about 48-64 ounces of liquid.

[Cervidae 2,389]

How much Protein are you eating/drinking. Also, do you know how much you gained from the hospital? Some people gain like 15 pounds from all the fluids and whatnot, so you may have had that extra weight. I lost very slowly in the beginning, and it was super discouraging. But now I'm three months out and have passed the 60 pounds lost mark. Just follow the plan and take good care of yourself and everything will happen when it happens.

[minime15 2]

Thank you . I am trying with the Protein and all the fluids. I did put on some after surgery. I really needed that. ????

[miiasan 370]

My weight loss has been slow, too. In fact, I had a 3 week stall only one week after surgery. My NUT told me that people lose at different rates. Some people's insides take longer to heal than others. Sometimes it takes longer for some people to get over the shock of the surgery to their bodies.

It is important not to compare your weight loss to others. Each journey will be different. The important thing to concentrate on is getting in your liquids and Protein and to exercise as much as you are able. The weight loss may be slower at first, but will eventually move right along.

It is hard to get everything in at first, but is so important to the healing process. I was getting in 60 grams of Protein each day; my NUT wants me to try to get in around 75.

It is hard when we have waited so long for this tool. It is hard when we see others report great weight loss in the first month or so after surgery. Nevertheless, each journey is as different as each person taking it. The tool has proved itself to be useful and reliable. Hang in there! And if you need to step away from the scale for a bit - do so. Good luck on your journey!

[minime15 2]

Thank you. It makes it a little hard also because my mom had the surgery last January so she will text me everyday to check in and I love that. However the next thing she asks how much are you down. I was feeling pressure. I told her this morning I am only weighing in once a week. So, I am hoping not so much pressure. ???? she means well I know.

[miiasan 370]

yeah, I'm sure she means well - and it is hard to tell your mom to 'back off' lol You aren't that far out from surgery so it is still new to her - maybe in time she will stop asking so frequently - or maybe you will need to find a gentle loving way to let her know that you are allowing the process to work in its own time.

[Andi2522 9]

I had my Surgery Nov 2, 2015. I have only lost 10 pounds so far. I am stressing myself out about this. I am not sure if this is normal. I average about 48-64 ounces of liquid.< /p>

Minime15 I also had surgery 11/2 and have only lost 14 pounds, didn't gain any from the hospital. My mother had the surgery 10 years ago and she likes to ask how much am I down and I finally had to tell her I would update her when there is a change. I haven't lost anything in almost two weeks.. So frustrating.

[minime15 2]

It is frustrating. I hope things turn around. I quit weighing everyday. So, I can't wait to see what happens Monday. Hopefully you and I will lose soon.????are you eating puréed foods now.?

[Andi2522 9]

Yes I am eating puréed and my doctor allowed me to slowly incorporate more foods if I thought I was ready