1 week post op

[KS Mermaid 23]

I had my 1st post op Dr visit today. Dr was excited that I was averaging 1.3lb loss a day . I've got one more week of liquids then I can do pureed. But I have been released to go back to my desk job! Start back on Monday. Looking forward to that. Here's my question, I feel that I swell up or retain alot of gas at the end of the day. My chicken and beef broth seems to bloat me up but I crave savory taste by the end of the day. Does any else experience this? Does walking relieve this or just exhaust me to the point that I dont notice?

[FluffyChix 17,415]

Walking always helps! It will help get your gut moving again. Definitely stay on liquids until your gut is moving! Do you notice it's happening with Protein Drinks or only your broths?

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[LeeLee Luv 21]

Hi all... I’m one week post op today and 12lbs down. I am on full liquids and experience some of the bloating if I let too much time pass between meals. I was told today that I should be doing to Protein Shakes. 1st an hour after waking then snack mid morning, then lunch ( Protein Shake or soup) then snack and then dinner (soup or Protein shake). I have to have a total of 64oz of fluids. So that’s sipping Water all day. This would alleviate the bloating and fatigue. I wasn’t getting in enough calories. Lastly, walking, walking, walking... Hope this helps...

[Margaret 5161 1]

I am also 1 week out today and I am having the same bloated feeling when doing broth. After reading these posts sounds like I need to do more walking. Thank you.

[LeeLee Luv 21]

It definitely is making a difference... Glad you are feeling better.

[Margaret 5161 1]

I’m now on day 11 post surgery I was down 10 lbs last Wednesday. But I have just stayed there no additional weight lost to date. I am doing exactly as I’m supposed to still on liquids and have been walking 30 minutes a day. Any suggestions?

[CammyC 291]

@Margaret 5161 I’m day 14 and I’m still only down 10 pounds. I posted about this on day 12 and all responses talked about the dreaded 3rd week stall. I was perplexed bc I wasn’t even two full weeks and already stalling!! Some people said they experienced their first stall at two weeks so it sounds like we’re right on track as it were. I’m gonna keep on keeping on with my diet and walking and hopefully I’ll see some movement on the scale within the week. I wish you best of luck!

Edited March 18, 2020 by CammyC

[Slimmy-mommeee 92]

Same here. I had my surgery 15 days ago a and havent seen any loss in about 4 days. Hopefully I'm losing inches but I cant find my measuring tape...lol. Guess I'll see next week when I get on the scale Monday.

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[biginjapan 647]

1 hour ago, Slimmy-mommeee said:

Same here. I had my surgery 15 days ago a and havent seen any loss in about 4 days. Hopefully I'm losing inches but I cant find my measuring tape...lol. Guess I'll see next week when I get on the scale Monday.

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You may find that your weight is in a holding pattern and then boom! down 3-5 pounds. It can be more like steps than a constant declining slope. I find it interesting that I can see the weight loss happening (in my face, my body, my clothes), but the scale doesn't reflect that on a day to day basis. Just hang in there, it's happening!

[KS Mermaid 23]

I am down 11lbs since surgery. I didnt drop any for 2 days but then I dropped 1.5lbs. Patience. If your walking or exercising every day, your gaining muscle which weighs more than fat. All the Protein your taking in is burning the fat when your exercising. Start taking measurements of your abs, thighs, upper arms, measure that way and you will see more progress. I, too am guilty of the "love/hate"relationship with the scale. My doctor said not to weigh everyday but i am guilty of that too. Just keep it all in perspective!