Question:
Hi, I am two weeks out of surgery I thought the weight would come off faster
Am I doing something wrong? I eat what I'm supposed to and still just a small amount has come off. Could I have stretched my stomach? I need help I can't get through to the Dr. Office — campnwego (posted on November 6, 2007)
November 5, 2007
just relax and let your body do the work. sometimes it takes a while to
start losing, because of many reasons, 1- your body has been through alot
of trauma, 2- during surgery you are pumped full of iv fluids, DO NOT WEIGH
EVERY DAY!!! Good luck and you will start losing soom enough. just chill
and take care of yourself, focus on taking your vitamins and getting in the
water and protein- trust me that will keep you busy. Holly
— RNlvnCARSON
November 5, 2007
Well, first what surgery did you have and what have you lost so far? That
is important info to post. Second, are you following your dieticians diet?
I was still on pureed foods 2 weeks out. Make sure you are getting your
protein in. Cottage cheese, regular cheese, scrambled eggs, refried beans,
ect. I can't tolerate the protein shakes, but some can. Milk is really good
for protein. I can't remember where I was 2 weeks out but at 4 weeks I had
lost 25 lb. So, at first maybe 5-6 per week, but some may be slower or
faster depending on how big you were at the time of surgery. Also, did you
have a drain? I didn't and actually gained 17 lbs right after surgery. It
came off really quickly since it was fluid. Just take it easy and follow
the proper diet and it will come off. Good luck!!
— juliebelle0402
November 6, 2007
I had RNY a week ago today. And have not lost a bit.
I am still focusing on getting all of this excess AIR out of my system
from the surgery. But I'm sure that once I can start walking the weight
will begin to drop. I try to stay away from the scale, and focus more on
measurements, they seem to have changed a bit!
Keep in touch!
Becky
— becky_2007ny
November 6, 2007
I am 13 days post op and on my 8th day i was still the same weight that i
was pre op. But today I weighed myself and I've lost 26lbs. So like
everyone else just be patient.
— sonyaracene
November 6, 2007
Wow, I can't imagine not being able to get through to my doctor, they have
called me twice since surgery a week ago. Anyway, I am one week out today
and have lost 22lbs as of yesterday. I had my daughter hide the scale
because I was weighing myself everyday. I don't know what could be going
on but just letting you know there is hope, I'm sure all will be fine and
keep trying to get through to your doctor.
— PAWLLA L.
November 7, 2007
For me it seamed to take forever. I weighed the same 1 month out. But the
dr assured me that it was because of all the fluids they had to pump into
me for the surgery. My surgery was Aug 13th and last week was my 3 months
check up (I know a bit early) but I have officially lost, by their scales,
52 lbs since surgery and 78 lbs since I started their program. So all in
all Im pretty happy with that.
It is amazing how when it starts coming off, it really takes off..
Good luck and like everyone else kept telling me. "Enjoy the losing
ride" :)
God bless you
Paula
— japaad
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