Two weeks post-op, looking for mentor

[Corilee 0]

Well, I just signed up for this support group hoping to find a mentor, friends, and advice. My name is Corilee and I live in Washington state, east side. I am 2 weeks post-op for sleeve surgery. I get to start on pureed food today, which is exciting because it adds options. I am concerned however. I received the go ahead from the insurance to pursue WLS in April, 2017. I have been working really hard since then and I managed to lose 80 lbs before surgery. I weighed in about 3 days post-op and I had lost another 10 pounds. However, since then I have been stalled and now I'm even gaining. I am worried that my body gave all it is going to give before I even had the surgery. How can I possibly be gaining weight drinking 2 oz. of Fluid 5 times a day? Someone, please let me know if this is ok. Please let me know I will start losing at some point. Thanks.

[dreamingsmall 1,125]

Fluid retention. If we are logical here you know you haven't gained 2lbs of fat. As you are barely having anything. You are also still healing. You will lose. Stop weighing and just follow the plan. 2 ounce fluid 5 times a day .. erm. What ? That's all your drinking ?

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[Punkysmom 3]

I’m also in Washington. West side. I’m one week post-op. I also lost a large amount (53lbs) before surgery. I freaked out a little after surgery when I first weighed myself. I gained 8 pounds in the 3 days in the hospital. There’s no way other than retaining Water. One week post op and I’m back down to my pre-op weight. I know it’s hard to turn off that part of your brain that’s been trained to watch your weight for so long, but it really is for the best. Just stick to your plan. Hope that helps.

[Christina098red 0]

Hi Corilee, I'm in Eastern WA, too! Nice to see someone local. May I ask where you had your surgery done? I'm almost finished preop..date Jan/Feb. Anyway, hang in there...try to focus on healing for now. The weight will come off.

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