Please help :( Not losing weight?

[heylizzyclay 32]

I am 17 days post op and haven't lost any weight. I have definitely been consuming less, drinking Water, walking. My period has been this last week, do you think that's the reason why? I've read some stuff online about your body holding onto water weight after surgery while it heals, is this true? Although I feel pretty healed; no pain, vomiting, no food or water intolerance, no trouble swallowing.

I have a doctors appointment on Tuesday but my anxiety is rendering me into a swallow of depression and I just need to know if anyone else has experienced this?

[blizair09 3,250]

First off, you are not healed. It takes months for your stomach to completely heal, not 17 days. Healing is your body's top priority in these first few weeks. Nothing about your weight is going to be accurate for at least a month post-op.

Second, as far as your weight loss goes, you are just in the "three week stall" that almost all WLS patients go through. Google it. You'll see plenty of anecdotal information out there.

That being said, you need to make meeting your Protein and Water goals your full time job right now, and stay off of the scale. If you stick to your plan, the weight will start to come off in its own time. This journey is a marathon, not a sprint, and the weight isn't going to come off rapidly in a linear fashion.

Wishing you the best!

[heylizzyclay 32]

First off, you are not healed. It takes months for your stomach to completely heal, not 17 days. Healing is your body's top priority in these first few weeks. Nothing about your weight is going to be accurate for at least a month post-op.
Second, as far as your weight loss goes, you are just in the "three week stall" that almost all WLS patients go through. Google it. You'll see plenty of anecdotal information out there.
That being said, you need to make meeting your Protein and Water goals your full time job right now, and stay off of the scale. If you stick to your plan, the weight will start to come off in its own time. This journey is a marathon, not a sprint, and the weight isn't going to come off rapidly in a linear fashion.
Wishing you the best!

Thank you so much. I will definitely google that right now. You are totally right about the protein and water. Will definitely focus on that. Luckily haven't had any problems with Hair loss. If anything my hair has been healthier since I've been taking Biotin supplements.

Thank you again [emoji5]

[kins117 104]

I'm in the exact same situation as you, 18 days post op. You are not alone.

[heylizzyclay 32]

I'm in the exact same situation as you, 18 days post op. You are not alone.

Thank you for sharing. It really sucks. I already deal with depression so I just feel extra low. Plus I'm worried if I like messed it up or did something wrong (I know this probably isn't the case). I guess my expectations were just high! I should know better by now [emoji848][emoji849][emoji4]