No weight-loss

[sammysue5 21]

Hi I'm 2 weeks Post op. Since my first appointment last Wednesday I haven't lost any weight. I haven't cheated can u drink to much? What has everyone else lost date was 12/27.

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[shelby18 9]

I got mine on 12/28 and I regret knot getting my correct weight to a t but I'm pretty sure I was around 315 the day of the surgery. And today I'm 295. I was worried I was losing enough because of everyone else's post. But everyone is different. Are you drinking a lot ? Maybe it's Water weight. If you haven't try weighing yourself after you go to the bathroom in the morning.

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Worried I was no losing enough ** oops

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[QueenOfTheTamazons 634]

It's not uncommon to not lose or even gain right out of the hospital. You are pumped full of liquids and your body is traumatized.

I went into surgery 359 and came out 372. I was pissed. My surgeon said it can take (on average) 2 weeks to process the fluids and swelling from the surgery.

HW 385 SW 359 CW 305 Sleeved 10/5/16

Edited January 10, 2017 by QueenOfTheTamazons

[LittleLizzieLilliput 919]

Yup, your body is dealing with something major. It's not uncommon at all to not lose right away. We have fluids from the IV's, gases, bloating, body dealing with the shock of surgery. Don't fret, you are doing everything right and the lbs will start falling off.

[vanzimme 7]

Is your liquid intake a lot of broth/bullion? these have a LOT of salt in them which will also make Water weight stay put. Make sure you are getting non-salty fluids in and are walking to help more the fluids out of your cells. This is a post-op phase and you will begin to loose soon.

[Wonder WomanNJ 119]

I am encountering the same problem. I lost the first 15 lbs FAST then nothing! I am starting to work out - someone told me that our bodies need time to catch up to the weight they lost. I don't know but I feel your frustration.

[LittleLizzieLilliput 919]

Also, take your measurements. Do that weekly and see the changes. I didn't lose one pound for over a month, but I lost so many inches it was crazy.

[sammysue5 21]

I do drink everything they ask!

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[sammysue5 21]

I drink one cup of broth a day per doctor. Thanks everyone. Very frustrating.

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[LittleLizzieLilliput 919]

I know it's frustrating, I'm so sorry. We are going through so much and when we don't see results right away it can really demotivate us, make us sad, frustrated, angry, etc. Just know that this IS working. Your body is healing and you are JUST starting on this journey. You are also at your highest emotional volatility stage. From week 2 to week 6 I was a mess and could lose it at any moment.

Be kind to yourself. Be kind to your body, get and give lots of hugs, those help so much.

If you are feeling down or crappy, just think about folding your arms across your chest with ease, think about seeing the bones in your hands slowly reveal themselves to you, think about how all your necklaces will be bigger on you and how when you smile you can see your cheek bones. Think about running with ease, riding on roller coasters, sitting on a plane with no anxiety about our size.

Life is about to open up for you like a beautiful flower. These are our "new tummy" growing pains. It sucks but it's a journey we've all walked and you can do it!!

Edited January 10, 2017 by LittleLizzieLilliput