One week since surgery and only lost 2lb

[Tinker053 3]

Hi, I'm a Newby just found the forum, I'm so shocked. I had my gastric bypass last Wednesday and have only lost 2lb. I'm currently 262lb. I lost quite a bit on the pre opp diet went from 281 to 264. (In 2 weeks). So was surprised at the low weight loss this week. I've been really good with my Protein and haven't had over 800 calories a day. I just don't understand it.

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[Hop_Scotch 1,630]

There's a reason many surgeons say don't weigh for a few weeks following surgery. Our bodies are inflammed, swollen and possibly still some Fluid retention. Also if you lost a lot of weight in the couple of week pre-surgery this often results in a lower loss in the first week or two following surgery.

As long as you are getting sufficient fluids and meeting your food requirements the scales will reflect your efforts soon.

[catwoman7 11,210]

people "gain" weight from the IV fluids they give you in the hospital. Some of us "gain" as much as 10 lbs from them. It can take a few days for them to work their way out of your system, so if the weight is bothering you, stay off the scale for a few days. I don't think I weighed myself at all that early out - I waited until my two-week follow-up appointment.

Updated to add that Hopscotch is right - in addition to the IV Fluid, you lost a lot pre-surgery, so you won't lose as much right after surgery as someone who didn't have a pre-surgery loss.

Edited June 30, 2021 by catwoman7

[Eli05 9]

Hey tinker053, I’m experiencing the same. I’m a week out and only 2 pounds down its pretty disheartening but I did allot of reading and definitely thing hop_scotch is right on this.

I still feel swollen and can’t even remember the amount of iv bags that were pumped in during the hospital stay. The pain meds may also cause retention.

I’m hopeful we will both see solid results soon!

[Tinker053 3]

Thanks for the great replies [emoji106]

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[Elidh 239]

Yup, agree with others have posted. I didn’t weigh until 3 weeks post op. Just stay away from the scale for now - let your body eliminate the fluids and you will most likely be pleased with the results after that.

[Rey Rodriguez 9]

I’m having the same issue as you are. I had a vsg last week and haven’t lost any weight yet but after reading the others replies, I’m hoping it’ll start coming off soon!

[Tripletsmom1971 46]

On 06/30/2021 at 02:47, Hop_Scotch said:

There's a reason many surgeons say don't weigh for a few weeks following surgery. Our bodies are inflammed, swollen and possibly still some Fluid retention. Also if you lost a lot of weight in the couple of week pre-surgery this often results in a lower loss in the first week or two following surgery.

As long as you are getting sufficient fluids and meeting your food requirements the scales will reflect your efforts soon.

I feel this on a personal level. I had lost 44 pounds since January 2021, surgery on 6/21/21, I’m only 10 days out, and HAVE been on the scale ( I know I shouldn’t), and have only lost 5 pounds. I felt like I probably would be a ‘slow loser’, since I had already cut my calorie intake for so long b4 surgery, but as long as I’m still losing, I’ll be happy with that 😊

[Ffmgal 6]

I am in the same boat. Almost 3 weeks out and have been stuck at the same weight for 10 days.

[Rey Rodriguez 9]

1 hour ago, Ffmgal said:

I am in the same boat. Almost 3 weeks out and have been stuck at the same weight for 10 days.

Ugh it’s terrible isn’t it. I still haven’t lost weight and I’m approaching 3 weeks but hopefully we’ll see something soon!