NewVina 2 Posted September 17, 2020 Hi. I had my sleeve done on September 5th and have followed the post open diet perfectly. My average calorie intake is around 600 calories per day with high Protein low carb. According to my bathroom scales I have not lost a single kg. I swear I can see that my face in particular is thinner and my clothes are looser. Am I being impatient or should I have lost some weight by now? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Greater Fool 2,054 Posted September 18, 2020 32 minutes ago, NewVina said: Hi. I had my sleeve done on September 5th and have followed the post open diet perfectly. My average calorie intake is around 600 calories per day with high Protein low carb. According to my bathroom scales I have not lost a single kg. I swear I can see that my face in particular is thinner and my clothes are looser. Am I being impatient or should I have lost some weight by now? If you are indeed doing your plan then the scale is lying to you. You have evidence you are succeeding, don't let the scale screw it up or take it away. Tek 1 Marie30 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ChubRub 1,709 Posted September 18, 2020 I think it's time to treat yourself to a new scale!! It's also possible that you are still retaining IV fluids, but I think it's the scale! 1 MagentaMom reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arabesque 7,442 Posted September 18, 2020 Congrats on having your surgery. Frustratingly, sometimes it’s not about the number on the scales. Did you take any body measurements? You may see changes with those measurements when you see little or nothing on the scales. Fluid retention & Constipation will affect your scale weight too. Do you keep your scales in the same place when you weigh yourself? An uneven floor surface can result in erratic numbers on the scale. New batteries will give more accurate results too. Good luck. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Greater Fool 2,054 Posted September 18, 2020 1 minute ago, Arabesque said: Congrats on having your surgery. Frustratingly, sometimes it’s not about the number on the scales. Did you take any body measurements? You may see changes with those measurements when you see little or nothing on the scales. Fluid retention & constipation will affect your scale weight too. Do you keep your scales in the same place when you weigh yourself? An uneven floor surface can result in erratic numbers on the scale. New batteries will give more accurate results too. Good luck. You kids and your new fangled ideas. Batteries in a scale, what will they think of next. Tek 2 MagentaMom and MamaOnAMission reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Arabesque 7,442 Posted September 18, 2020 28 minutes ago, The Greater Fool said: You kids and your new fangled ideas. Batteries in a scale, what will they think of next. Tek I’ll take the ‘kids’ comment thanks as I’m 55 - lol. Mind you my scale does do all these fancy things but I just use it to weigh myself. 😁 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Greater Fool 2,054 Posted September 18, 2020 4 minutes ago, Arabesque said: I’ll take the ‘kids’ comment thanks as I’m 55 - lol. Mind you my scale does do all these fancy things but I just use it to weigh myself. 😁 I've got you by a few years still. Get off my lawn! Tek 2 WishMeSmaller and Arabesque reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
NewVina 2 Posted September 18, 2020 Thanks everyone for your replies. After I posted I tried on a skirt that I haven't been able to wear for years and it fit so I am definitely decreasing in size. 1 Arabesque reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
mcfluffington 179 Posted September 18, 2020 If you are working out hard, you may be adding muscle and this could be what your scale is telling you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Scooterbugg 5 Posted September 18, 2020 I had my Gastric Bypass on September 1st...at my first post-op appointment (Sept 10th) I hadn’t lose anything. Dr told me it takes a little bit to get all that extra Fluid out of your system. As of today my scale is showing 20lbs down..but I will wait until my next appt on Oct 5th for an official verdict...I don’t trust my scale lol. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites