Jump to content
×
Are you looking for the BariatricPal Store? Go now!

How long before you start to lose?



Recommended Posts

I had my procedure 11/19/2015. I gained 7 lbs post op. Since then I went down six and then back up 1. I have had nothing but Protein shakes and Clear liquids. I find chicken broth particularly satisfying but wondering if the sodium is affecting this. Also, I can't always gag down 3 Protein Shakes a day. Some days it is only two and Thanksgiving I only drank one because I had two bowls of chicken broth that day. I thought the weight would be down a little by now. I had managed to lose 20 lbs prior to the pre-op diet. Lost five more during the pre-op but since surgery I'm still actually up two lbs. I need a little encouragement. Also, I don't know if I'm experiencing real hunger or head hunger. Woke up this morning hungry and was hungry Thanksgiving day and yesterday.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

You really can't go by the numbers on the scale soon a after surgery: you are full of IV fluids, swollen from surgery, and in general flux.

Just focus on getting in all of your Protein and fluids. It's hard but you have to keep at it. Just keep sipping, follow your plan, and stay off the scale.< /p>

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I agree with @@Inner Surfer Girl. You are way too soon after surgery to be worrying about ANYTHING but getting in your fluids and your Protein. Have somebody hide the scale or give it to a neighbor. If you want to obsess about numbers (lets face it, we all have a tendency to do this), then obsess about tracking all your fluids and your Protein.< /p>

Your body has one job right now: healing. Not anything else. Healing. It will get on with the job of weight loss, but healing comes first.

Good luck, now have some Water.

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

I can't say it any better than the previous posters, but since it can't be said enough, here it is.....get in all your fluids, get in all your Protein and stay.off.the.scale. It really is that simple.

Edited by Kindle

Share this post


Link to post
Share on other sites

Create an account or sign in to comment

You need to be a member in order to leave a comment

Create an account

Sign up for a new account in our community. It's easy!

Register a new account

Sign in

Already have an account? Sign in here.

Sign In Now

  • Trending Products

  • Trending Topics

  • Recent Status Updates

    • BetterLeah

      Woohoo! I have 7 more days till surgery, So far I am already down a total of 20lbs since I started this journey. 
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Well done! I'm 9 days away from surgery! Keep us updated!

    • Ladiva04

      Hello,
      I had my surgery on the 25th of June of this year. Starting off at 117 kilos.😒
      · 1 reply
      1. NeonRaven8919

        Congrats on the surgery!

    • Sandra Austin Tx

      I’m 6 days post op as of today. I had the gastric bypass 
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
    • RacMag  »  bhogue925

      Hi, I’m new here. I’m currently on the liver shrinking diet. So far so good, but I have to say I haven’t found a protein shake I like. Anyone have any suggestions please? My surgery date is September 17th. 
      · 2 replies
      1. BlondePatriotInCDA

        Fairlife Core are by far the best. They taste just as they are - chocolate milk. You can either get the 26 grams or the 42 grams (harder to find and more expensive). For straight protein look at Bulksuppliments.com ..they have really good whey proteins and offer auto ship plus they test for purity. No taste or smell...

      2. BlondePatriotInCDA

        Fairlife has strawberry, vanilla and of course chocolate. No more calories than other protein drinks. Stay away from Premiere, they're dealing with lawsuits due to not being honest about protein content.

    • Doctor-Links

      HGH For Sale
      hgh for sale at our online pharmacy
       
      Human growth hormone (HGH) is a small protein which is made in part of the brain called the pituitary gland. It travels in your bloodstream all over your body to make your body grow.
      HGH is very important in the body. It is needed for children to grow normally. It helps make sure there is enough muscle and fat in the body. It keeps our bones healthy.
      Buy Rybelsus online, Rybelsus tablets
      You can order for wegovy at our online pharmacy
      Check for the prices of 0.25mg, 0.5mg and 1mg at our online pharmacy and buy ozempic.
      · 0 replies
      1. This update has no replies.
  • Recent Topics

  • Hot Products

  • Sign Up For
    Our Newsletter

    Follow us for the latest news
    and special product offers!
  • Together, we have lost...
      lbs

    PatchAid Vitamin Patches

    ×