CKmommy 27 Posted January 9, 2021 I am days post op and literally have lost NOTHING! I lost more pre-op and consumed twice the calories. Is this normal??? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
GradyCat 3,695 Posted January 9, 2021 Let us have more information as to your pre-surgery weight, which surgery, surgery date, etc. It's all available fields to update in your profile. Then we'll be better able to understand and guide you. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CheerfulLoser 72 Posted January 9, 2021 I “gained” seven pounds of Fluid on the day of surgery, as they pumped me full of IV fluids so that I was less likely to be dehydrated the few days following. It took about a week to work through my system and then for my body to start healing from the shock of surgery. Depending on how far you are from surgery, it could be Water retention or your body being in shock from surgery. If that’s the case, maybe give yourself some time and grace to begin recovering... If it has been much longer, more info would help us to help you. 1 Arabesque reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CKmommy 27 Posted January 9, 2021 Highest 365, was 320 going into surgery, and still 320 at 6 days post op. I had the roux n y 1 GreenTealael reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Jaelzion 1,128 Posted January 9, 2021 (edited) 39 minutes ago, CKmommy said: I am days post op and literally have lost NOTHING! I lost more pre-op and consumed twice the calories. Is this normal??? A few days is way too soon for the number on the scale to mean much. You still have internal swelling from surgery and Water weight from IV fluids. Not to worry! 🤗 Edited January 9, 2021 by Jaelzion 2 Ann777 and Arabesque reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
BigSue 1,394 Posted January 9, 2021 Yes, totally normal. I actually weighed more at my one-week follow-up than I did on the day of surgery (I've lost more than 80 pounds since then). It's because of the IV fluids. Don't worry about your weight right now -- just focus on getting your Protein and fluids. I promise you will start losing weight if you stick to your plan. Your body just went through a major surgery, so everything's a little wonky right now. 1 Arabesque reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
WishMeSmaller 1,274 Posted January 9, 2021 1 hour ago, CKmommy said: Highest 365, was 320 going into surgery, and still 320 at 6 days post op. I had the roux n y I lost maybe a pound that first week. Everyone is right. It is Water from IV fluids. There will be many times when you lose nothing or next to nothing for a week or two (stalls). The weight will come off. Just stick with your surgeon’s plan and trust the process. 💕 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Elidh 241 Posted January 9, 2021 Agree with what others have said. As hard as it was, I didn’t look at the scale until 2 weeks post-op. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Suzi_the_Q 257 Posted January 10, 2021 You're still pumped up full of Fluid. I gained 10lbs in the hospital, only started losing a few days ago and I had RNY 12/29. It'll happen. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
CKmommy 27 Posted January 17, 2021 I finally started to drop 😊 12 pounds total so that equals about a pound a day. Hoping it continues to drop! 1 dal101 reacted to this Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
dal101 62 Posted January 17, 2021 18 hours ago, CKmommy said: I finally started to drop 😊 12 pounds total so that equals about a pound a day. Hoping it continues to drop! wow thats pretty good. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites