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[shantell500 46]

Hi guys. I had gastric sleeve surgery on July 9th. On surgery day I was 222 lbs. Today I'm 215 lbs. Why is the weight going so slow. My twin sister had the same surgery with the same surgical team 2 years ago and she dropped 15 lbs the first week. I just started drinking Protein Shakes on Saturday so was on Clear liquids before then. I got so depressed this morning when I got on the scale and saw 215. My heart dropped and this time is different because I no longer have food to turn to to make me feel better so I stayed in bed all day. Am I overreacting or is there something else I can do to increase my weight loss?

Shantell500

[KristenLe 5,979]

@@shantell500 You lost 7lbs in a week. That's pretty damn good! Don't compare yourself to anyone else - everyone's journey is different. You have less to lose than most of us - so it may be slower. Stick with your plan (get enough Protein and fluids) and the weight will come off. You can't judge weight loss at only a week out - you may still be retaining fluids from surgery and are swollen. Stay strong!

[WLSResources/ClothingExch 3,444]

On surgery day I was 222 lbs. Today I'm 215 lbs. .... My twin sister...dropped 15 lbs the first week.... I got so depressed... stayed in bed all day. Am I overreacting

Let's parse this.

Losing seven pounds is to be celebrated by staying in bed. (Moving is better than not moving. Moving burns more calories than lying in bed.)

You're a twin, which means that you and your sister should have the same weight loss. This,therefore, means that you and she had the same grades through school, were interested in all the same things and shared all of your friends. Not for a moment have you veered from each other.

Overreacting? I dunno.

[ShelterDog64 2,364]

Hi guys. I had gastric sleeve surgery on July 9th. On surgery day I was 222 lbs. Today I'm 215 lbs. Why is the weight going so slow. My twin sister had the same surgery with the same surgical team 2 years ago and she dropped 15 lbs the first week. I just started drinking Protein shakes on Saturday so was on Clear Liquids before then. I got so depressed this morning when I got on the scale and saw 215. My heart dropped and this time is different because I no longer have food to turn to to make me feel better so I stayed in bed all day. Am I overreacting or is there something else I can do to increase my weight loss?

Shantell500

You've lost pretty much 1 lb per day...that's great weight loss, especially so soon post-op.

I don't think it's smart or fair to yourself to compare your weight loss to anyone else's, even your twin. Everyone's body acts differently after major surgery, give yourself some time! I lost 1 lb/day for 23 days and now I'm stuck, but I'm just sticking to the program and I know it will come off. BUT, I'm walking even more and went kayaking for an hour today, even though it would have been nice to nap on the couch. I KNOW moving more will help kick me out of this mini stall I'm in.

Dust yourself off and focus on the positives, like the seven pounds you've lost since 7/9! I've NEVER been able to lose a pound a day before, it's like magic!

[shantell500 46]

@@shantell500 You lost 7lbs in a week. That's pretty damn good! Don't compare yourself to anyone else - everyone's journey is different. You have less to lose than most of us - so it may be slower. Stick with your plan (get enough Protein and fluids) and the weight will come off. You can't judge weight loss at only a week out - you may still be retaining fluids from surgery and are swollen. Stay strong!

Thank you. I appreciate ur response. I will stay off the scale and keep focused

Shantell500

[Kaze 94]

Not to mention 222 is a fairly low starting weight (not sure of your height?) so you will generally lose a little slower because there's less to lose (I would assume).

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[Inner Surfer Girl 12,015]

You say you just started drinking Protein shakes on Saturday. How were you getting in your Protein before that?

It sounds to me like your expectations are a little off.

Your primary goal in the early days is healing. Weight loss will come.

Until you are getting in all of your protein and fluids the numbers on the scale are pretty worthless. I highly recommend that you stay off the scale ESPECIALLY if your response is to stay in bed because you don't like the number. That is the issue that would concern me the most. Are you seeing a counselor or therapist? If this is your reaction now I cannot imagine what you will do when you hit your first stall.

Just follow your program.

Make sure you are getting 64 oz of Fluid.

Make sure you are reaching your protein target every day.

Avoid added sugars (especially high fructose corn syrup), starches, and fried foods.

Take you Vitamins and supplements as directed.

Exercise when cleared.

Stay off the scale.

And, Embrace the Stall

http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall.

[NYSuperDuck 77]

I lost 10 lbs in the hospital. Then my first week out of surgery I gained 5 back. Since then I've lost 20 lbs in about 40 days

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[shantell500 46]

You say you just started drinking Protein shakes on Saturday. How were you getting in your Protein before that?

It sounds to me like your expectations are a little off.

Your primary goal in the early days is healing. Weight loss will come.

Until you are getting in all of your protein and fluids the numbers on the scale are pretty worthless. I highly recommend that you stay off the scale ESPECIALLY if your response is to stay in bed because you don't like the number. That is the issue that would concern me the most. Are you seeing a counselor or therapist? If this is your reaction now I cannot imagine what you will do when you hit your first stall.

Just follow your program.

Make sure you are getting 64 oz of Fluid.

Make sure you are reaching your protein target every day.

Avoid added sugars (especially high fructose corn syrup), starches, and fried foods.

Take you Vitamins and supplements as directed.

Exercise when cleared.

Stay off the scale.

And, Embrace the Stall

http://BariatricPal.com/index.php?/topic/351046-Embrace-the-Stall.

I was still on clear Fluid diet before Saturday and at 1 week doctor follow-up was cleared for full liquids. I made appointments to see both my therapist and nutritionist this week and spoke to my patient advocate already. So I'm okay now. Thnx

Shantell500

[tbella67 19]

My surgery was 6/30 and I am 19 lbs down. Trying not to get discouraged either, but praying the weight loss will keep coming and trying to get all my Protein and fluids in. Went back to work yesterday. Good luck to you!

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[shantell500 46]

My surgery was 6/30 and I am 19 lbs down. Trying not to get discouraged either, but praying the weight loss will keep coming and trying to get all my Protein and fluids in. Went back to work yesterday. Good luck to you!

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Thank u and best wishes to u

Shantell500