ohanagrl

I think your doing really well, if not ahead. 17 days isn't very much & there is the 2-3 week you may be coming near as well. Read a few earlier posts... I shared what m Drs have told us and have been told by other sleevers
Chin up. Slow and easy & you are doing great!

I have actually noticed higher bmi/weights from my other group with the clinic lose more faster.
Here are my stats:
36 yr female
5'1"
Surg scheduled: 215 lbs
Pre op diet: 213
Pre Surg: 203
Surgery: July 13th
Post op day #8: 192
Today- 24 days post op: 189.4
No exercise yet
Not watching calories. Only Protein and fluids (60g/60oz) daily

I am 23 days post op today. Have lost 24.6 pounds since day 1 of pre-op low carb diet. The last 2 weeks I haven't lost a pound. . But dr says it completely normal and to be expected. The liver is "filling" back up and it takes time, and it's heavier (glycogen) so that's why the stall. Phew...
Protein Shakes is what nutritionist said I should be getting most of my Protein from still at this stage. And not to worry about tracking calories/carbs etc... Just to take it slow and give time to heal. Sick sick sick of the shakes.
But have gone too fast or too soon with certain things and Had a few dumping episodes.... Not fun!!!
My stages were:
PO Days 1-2: clear liquid only
Days: 3-9: Full liquids - including strained Soups, thinned yogurt etc...
Days 10-16: pureed Foods - anything that is basically blended - with no chunks/pieces. Start Vitamins
Days 17-30: Mechanical Soft - Mushy. Tuna/egg salad, ground meats in sauces, toasted bread, deli meats, cooked veggies.
Days 31+: Regular foods
Sharp Pain: yes. First week it was the larger lower incision that was tender, sharp pings and felt like it pulled. Went away and was fine.
But on day 15 I started to get a diff pain on my right side only when I laid on my left side or moved just right. It was odd... Dr said it sounded like tissue healing etc... Some thought gallbladder, but it's gotten better.
½-¾ cup I believe. Haven't really measured. Depends on what I'm trying to eat.

Oh and I do still have a good amount of pain and did when I transitioned to thicker foods/drinks. It seemed like I was never going to get past the constant pain when food would travel down.
It has gotten better, but still have pain sometimes. I like to stand when I eat. It seems to feel better

I am 23 days post op today. Have lost 24.6 pounds since day 1 of pre-op low carb diet. The last 2 weeks I haven't lost a pound. . But dr says it completely normal and to be expected. The liver is "filling" back up and it takes time, and it's heavier (glycogen) so that's why the stall. Phew...
Protein Shakes is what nutritionist said I should be getting most of my Protein from still at this stage. And not to worry about tracking calories/carbs etc... Just to take it slow and give time to heal. Sick sick sick of the shakes.
But have gone too fast or too soon with certain things and Had a few dumping episodes.... Not fun!!!
My stages were:
PO Days 1-2: clear liquid only
Days: 3-9: Full liquids - including strained Soups, thinned yogurt etc...
Days 10-16: pureed Foods - anything that is basically blended - with no chunks/pieces. Start Vitamins
Days 17-30: Mechanical Soft - Mushy. Tuna/egg salad, ground meats in sauces, toasted bread, deli meats, cooked veggies.
Days 31+: Regular foods
Sharp Pain: yes. First week it was the larger lower incision that was tender, sharp pings and felt like it pulled. Went away and was fine.
But on day 15 I started to get a diff pain on my right side only when I laid on my left side or moved just right. It was odd... Dr said it sounded like tissue healing etc... Some thought gallbladder, but it's gotten better.
½-¾ cup I believe. Haven't really measured. Depends on what I'm trying to eat.

Keep walking, walk as much as possible. Every time I woke up, I used the bathroom, then walked till I was tired.