jodster64

Everythinganna: besides drinking alcohol every night and the scrambled egg, we are so similar. No judgement here! I have my post-op visit Wednesday, I’m waiting to see what the doctor tells me about exercise before I begin.

Dubchild: lol I know. Just sayin...I told myself before surgery I was not going to harp on it and here I am....🧐I am so afraid that when I start soft foods the weight loss will stop. Overall I’m totally happy with the amount of weight I have lost.

That’s great jodster, I have lost almost exactly 1 lbs per day pretty consistently and I just keep eating the same diet ! Hoping nothing changes 👌🏻

Okay so my weight loss fell off of a cliff immediately post-op.
Lost 23 pounds in 12 days.
Then I went 3 days in a row at the exact same weight.
So I avoided the scale until I could button and zip a pair of pants that I could barely pull up when the stall started and it took me 9 days. Got on the scale this morning and I had dropped 2 more pounds since the stall began.
I also measured my waist and had dropped 1.5 inches since the stall began.
Now its mathematically impossible to lose 1.5 inches off of your waist and only drop 2 pounds so that means my body is adjusting and during this adjustment period the scale isn’t moving a lot.
However I’m really pleased that clothes fit looser than they did last week.
Honestly I would get on the scale once a week AT THE MOST, and use other tools to monitor progress.
For example, can you now climb a flight of stairs with less effort?
All of these things are so much more important than that scale number and I know that as long as I follow program, those numbers will eventually start decreasing

Jodster: how much weight loss were you expecting lol... over a pound a day for the first 9 days is A LOT.

I was sleeved 2/22

Been taking gas-x and have been walking. My surgery date was 2/22 so I 5 days post-op

Had my surgery Friday Sept 15. At 730am i drank a g2 (gatorade zero) in purple (NOT red). Was at hospital at 1130am. Had to give urine sample, change into gowns, fill in a few forms. It was very difficult to give urine sample as i had barely any liquid in me. Got a weigh-in and was down 12lbs from the pre-op diet- that was exciting!! Met with surgeon/anesthesiologist and their assistant and chatted for 10 mins. They commented on my tan lines, haha. Wheeled to OR around 1:45. Got a clip on my ear and another patch behind my ear for naseau. Had some problems finding a vain, but after a few pokes they got one. Got oxygen in my lungs and then the sleep drug kicked in- was out like a light. Luckily no problem waking me up. Was in a general holding area for a few hours- this was around 8pm- im not 100% how long surgery was. I talked to surgeon when I got out but dont remember much. I did ask how my liver looked, but forgot the answer. Went up to the gastrointestinal floor where i shared a room with 3 others- that was NOT fun. Lots of beeps and bells and noises. Begged for Water or ice cubes, my mouth and throat were so so dry. They remained dry all night as nurse restricted my intake. Walked a tiny bit, used restroom, slept more, read on my phone. Pain wasnt too bad, but i about screamed when i saw my bare stomach in a mirror- 4 incisions and tons of bruises. I didnt sleep well as there were so many noises, the other patients in room had some problems so people were always coming in. I also was unsure of what position I could sleep in since everyone has said they slept in a recliner. Ive been sleeping flat on back and that feels good to me. Did more walking the next morning, ate some broth, met briefly with some Drs who looked at my incisions and was discharged around noon.
Dont bring too much to hospital- you wont need it and will be a pain to lug around. Also every few hours in night you will get a temperature and blood pressure test. Came home, napped, showered, used my breathing 'toy' and went to pharmacy. Have felt dizzy/woozy/headachey the last few days but i know i just need more Protein. Good luck to you! Hope it goes smooth!