Not losing weight

[Jenny9541 0]

Obviously, this is very concerning up me. Surgery date was 10/5/16. When I went for my 2 week follow-up, I hadn't lost a thing since I'd been home from the hospital. My Dr wasn't too concerned. He said it could be swelling or Water retention. He promised I'd start losing soon. I still can't figure out how I was consuming SO LITTLE and not losing??? But I trust him. Within the next week I lost 8lbs. But now, at almost the 4 week mark, I've stalled again. At 1 month post-op I've only lost 8lbs. It's pretty discouraging. I really hope someone will tell me that they've experienced the same thing. Because everything else I've read, says people are losing several lbs a week.

[elisa5150 212]

I'm 2 weeks post op. I was a 35 bmi to start with surgery weight of 202. Today I am 195. When I am tired or behind on fluids I can get in my head about that being a "slow loss". So I took measurements and they were far more dramatic. I have to remind myself that I couldn't have lost 7 pounds that fast (or at all) before. If I follow my plan, Water and Protein, I will get there. Healthy success matters more than fast. Hang in there!

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[Gmatiredofpain 5]

Jenny9541

I went for my 4wk follow up today, I was discouraged about not losing weight also. To start, I weighed 256lbs when I went in for surgery, I weighed 265 the day I went home. I weighed 254 at 2 wk check up. Today I weighed 250 at my 4 wk. doc & are thinking part of the problems stem from Water pills I was taking prior to surgery. I had not taken them since that time. I had swelling in my leg & the rest of my body, began again almost a week ago. I am back on the Water pill as of today. I am thinking some of my problem related to the water/edema I have. It is not the only thing I am dealing with but explains a lot. I was also told I need to try increasing my exercise. I am limited in my ability to exercise by my back injury. So my plan is to try swimming. Anyway, I hope this helps, if nothing else you are not alone!! . Good luck to you.

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[KristenLe 5,979]

@@Jenny9541 There's many reasons that the scale isn't moving. You need to be sure you are drinking enough fluids. It could be Constipation, your period, Water retention, etc. Let your body adjust to all the changes. Follow your plan. Don't eat too little - that can be as bad as too much. Just keep going. The weight will come off in it's own time. Stay strong!

[QueenOfTheTamazons 634]

I was sleeved on the same day. Are

You getting enough calories? I was averaging 600-750 cals and losing about 0.5lbs a day. My bariatric nurse said i should be getting at least 800cals as less is a starvation diet. When i jumped, i lost on average 1lb a day... That may be different for you because of starting stats, but it doesnt hurt to try. At worst you have another week of slow loss.

Except now because of Constipation. Nargh!

HW 385 SW 359 CW 340 Sleeved 10/5/16

[kzoojason76 44]

Read up on the 3 week stall. It happens to everyone!! Embrace the stall! Don't worry.. it will pass

[Donna1104 0]

My veg date was 10/24 and I am having same issue! Nothing happening. I lost 11 lbs on the two week pre op diet and 7 lbs in the early part of the first post op week. Nothing since. Just hoping this will change

[SilentBotts 138]

Don't forget that while you where in the hospital they would have had you on the IV pumping you full of fluids to keep you hydrated. I was only in the hospital for two days and I gained 8lbs. The first month will be weird depending on how your body reacts to the trauma of the surgery you might not see much loss, regular stalls are also normal. You'll have periods where your measurements will be getting smaller but wont see any weight loss.