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Breath in and out. When you first have surgery, you are pumped full of fluids and all that, so you actually go up in weight. And it comes off. It all didn't come on overnight (but I know how easy a gain is, compared to a loss). My best advice - don't look at everyone else's numbers and stats, or you're going to drive yourself mad. I did that in the beginning. But everybody (emphasis on body) is different. It will work for you. You started at 250, so you may lose slower than someone who started at 450 (that's more fact). Every pound is great and when was the last time you lost 8 lbs in 13 days? That's an AMAZING accomplishment. Don't stress yourself out and keep working your program. You'll do wonderfully!! ❤️

Can someone please tell me how it is physically possible to consume less than 600 calories a day, consume 75 plus grams of protein every day, drink 64 oz of fluid every day and actually GAIN a pound instead of lose??? I am 13 days post-op and already remarkably frustrated by the lack of progress. I've lost a meager 8 lbs since surgery (which is a spit in the ocean for me), am still on full liquids and so very, very upset and even embarrassed by the lack of movement of the scale. Am I going to be "the one" for whom this doesn't work despite my best efforts? Did I do all this for nothing??? I can't even begin to tell you how discouraged I am WHY ISN'T THIS WORKING???

I did, immediately after surgery. I think it is pretty common...My doc gave me one of these incentive spirometers to address it. It basically encourages you to do deep breathing. Can you ask your doc for one? ....or do some deep breathing yourself? Either way, let your doc know.

Has anyone experienced shortness of breath after minimal activity? I've never had this issue pre op..

I don't know. I agree with everything you are all saying. I was so encouraged 2 weeks prior to surgery, when I was on a liquid diet and I quickly dropped 14 lbs. So I guess I expected more of a dramatic change after surgery. Now I just can't shake the sinking feeling that it's not going to work. No matter what I do or how hard I try, it won't work. That's been my experience for 57 years of dieting and mentally, I just can't get over that hurdle of believing it will work. My heads in a really bad place right now.

You look so great!!!!!

Tim - follow the guidelines from your nutritionist. Since your stomach is still sore and very scarred from the surgery, it may not be giving you signals that you are full (that should change once you get to solid food). If they recommend 4 oz (max) of liquids or purées at a time, only have 4 oz - don’t eat more just because you can (I went through the same with my gastric sleeve surgery back in 2017). Measure, weigh, and take no more than 20 minutes to eat - it will help you stay on target even if your eyes and stomach say otherwise.

A few things to consider that may help you come up with a plan: 1. Will your new insurance policy begin at your start date or 30/60/90 days after beginning employment? 2. Will this new plan even cover the surgery, which type, does your surgeon accepts it, what are your out of pocket expenses, etc. ? 3. Will you be able to take numerous days off to complete preop requirements/surgical recovery so soon after starting a new job? 4. Will you lose your spot on the surgery list because of the changes? 5. Could wait you start the new job a few weeks after surgery with your old job? 6. Could you wait 3/6/12 months to have surgery? 7. How much do you want : a. The WLS? b. The new job? Good Luck❤

I found some good recipes off this site https://www.bariatricfoodie.com/category/bariatric-recipes/purees/

You are fine. Our heads play games with us. Enjoy the soup, it is a nice break from the protein drink and the water.