12 days post op not losing

[Elenag6 1]

Hey guys. I'm 12 days post op and I only lost 10lbs I feel like it's not normal because I'm used to eating so much and now I eat close to nothing. I haven't lost in 4 days and I was used to everyday. I feel like I hit a plateau already and it's only 12 days. I also have it of pain near my belly button and middle to my left side. Should I be concerned or am I just being impatient and freaking out? Thanks guys !

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[Hellya 144]

It's normal. You're body is healing and it's busy doing lots of stuff right now. Some people drop lots of weight right away and some people (me) don't.

week 1: -1

week 2: -6

week 3: -1

week 4: -1

week 5: -3

ect...

I am now 4 months out and am down 30ish. It will happen. Hang on. *hug*

Oh, and the pain is probably normal, but you should probably talk to your surgeon.

Edited February 6, 2017 by Hellya

[Elenag6 1]

Thank you so much. And I guess I just thought it would be faster. I start the gym today so hopefully that will help!

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[clc9 644]

You're impatient and freaking out. Relax.

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[_Kate_ 2,224]

Hey guys. I'm 12 days post op and I only lost 10lbs I feel like it's not normal because I'm used to eating so much and now I eat close to nothing. I haven't lost in 4 days and I was used to everyday. I feel like I hit a plateau already and it's only 12 days. Should I be concerned or am I just being impatient and freaking out? Thanks guys !

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Yes you are lol . Put the scale away, stick to the guildelines and get weighed in a few weeks. You will be able to tell you are losing inches, with the clothes you wear. I know its really difficult not popping on the scales daily but doing so can completely screw your head up. Congrats on the surgery. Keep smiling !!

Kate

[Airstream88 361]

Are you meeting your Fluid and Protein goals? If so, just be patient. If not, work harder to meet them especially if you start working out.

[Elenag6 1]

That's the thing I'm not meeting the Fluid and Protein I'm just having a yogurt a day and 2 small meals like yesterday I had 2 scrambled eggs and for dinner 3 spoon fulls of mashed potatoes. I can't get anything down and I drink lots of Water

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[Airstream88 361]

That's probably your problem then. You need to try to get the Protein in - its as important as the Water. Your body will start using your muscle for fuel instead of your fat. You really need to be drinking at least 1 Protein shake a day or putting unflavored Protein powder in broth or other drinks. I like bariatriceating.com Protein powders - they aren't as sweet as some of the others and if you mix them with Fairlife milk it's 33gm of protein for 8 ozs. Unflavored can go in applesauce, SF pudding, etc.

At 3 weeks I wanted to barf when drinking any Protein Shake but I forced it because it's just so important. I would mix sugar free Hersey's Syrup or SF peppermint syrup in with a protein shake to change the flavor. At 3 1/2 months out I still drink a caramel Premier Protein in the morning just to make sure I will get my 80-90gm of protein in for the day.

[Elenag6 1]

I think I'm just going to start putting the bene Protein in everything it's tasteless but it's Protein maybe I can change that

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