BigDreamer2021

Let the surgeon's office handle it, as it was their judgement that you needed to be there an additional day. That happens all the time - there are minor complications, or the patient isn't quite ready to be discharged so they are kept an additional day. I was only scheduled to be there one day but it turned into two; my wife had an outpatient orthopedic surgery but was kept overnight as she wasn't ready to be discharged on the original schedule. The insurance works it out with the doctors.

I just got my Surgery date! Its April 26th...anyone else having surgery in April??

If you are a lower BMI that’s normal. I am averaging about 2-3 pounds a week as well. I agree that you shouldn’t pay too much attention to your weight right now though.

all of the above posters are correct. With hospital weight gain, it's from the IV fluids. Some people come back from the hospital 10 lbs heavier than when they went in. It can take a week or so for it to work its way out of your system.

I came home from the hospital a little heavier than when I went in and thought, “Oh no!”. Now, a few days later, I’m exiting a lot of fluid and the scale is showing movement a little bit. I agree with the more experienced folks here that it’s better to stay off the scale for a couple of weeks.....but I admit I just can’t help myself. I decided not to be too concerned what my weight does for the first few weeks. There’s a lot of adjustment going on. Right now, I believe it’s best to work on doing stage 2 well, build good habits, and start being active when my body can handle it. Starting slowly now.

Weigh once a week. It’s a bigger jump and gives you incentive for the next week.

Yea. It took me 4 or 5 days to lose my hospital weight. Way to early to tell how it will go.

Your surgery was 4 days ago. Stay off the scale for a couple of weeks -- it's meaningless right now. A lot of people come home from the hospital heavier than they went in because of all the fluids they pump into you. Right now, you need to focus on your recovery (getting enough fluids and protein), not your weight. If you stick to your plan, you will lose weight.

Updating your stats would help some of us. If you are taller and/or weren't extremely overweight to begin with, then you won't lose super quickly. People who lose a lot are close to the 500-600 lb range to begin with. I started around 235 and 2 lbs a week for me is really good. Don't be discouraged. I know there are some veterans on this forum who lost slow and steadily for a long time and met/exceeded their goals. You'll get there ?

I just got my Surgery date! Its April 26th...anyone else having surgery in April??

I just got my Surgery date! Its April 26th...anyone else having surgery in April??

I'm sure it's hard but hang in there do not mess up! Think about the goal your working towards.... I said when I start mine on the 16th and I get tempted, Imma look at a picture of me at my highest weight to keep me focused

Hi! My surgery is also on this date!

Same! Protein shake for breakfast and lunch. For dinner 3-4 ounces of a lean protein and veggies. Day before clear liquids only. I’ve been doing this for a week so far and lost 8lbs!

Less than 24hrs and I'll be in recovery! Crossing my fingers everything goes as planned. ?

I am the 27th also! What is your pre-op diet like? I am only required protein shakes for one week with the exception of clear liquids the night before.

April 27th!!

Literally joined here 30 seconds ago.. my surgery is 27th April UK. My 10 day liquid diet started yesterday.. I did not realise how much "water" I would loose so quick.. last night I went to toilet 3 times in half hour..

The purpose of the liquid diet is to shrink the liver so they can get in there to do what they have to do. If I were in your place, I think I would do it for the week before, just to make sure. My surgeon only requires 1 week of protein drinks but at least it's only week. GL

4/12 was my sleeve surgery finally on day 6 no more gas pains. Im so excited about the next stage I can have wash potatoes and more soup. Good night all

I am April 29th surgery

April 25th for me, getting the sleeve

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April 28th here!!!!

So my surgery was the 12th. It went well but it took longer than expected as my lapband didn't want to come out. I had to stay overnight at the hospital. My surgery didn't start till almost 4pm. I have 3 weeks of liquids ahead of me. Looking forward to new adventures!

Surgery scheduled next week, April 19th! Ready...so ready! ?