I am 8 days post op, and I've lost 21 lbs. Is most of this water weight? Considering that I am trying to lose weight, it seems strange that I would be concerned with losing too much too quick. Am I losing muscle? I know once I start eating solids everything will be quite different, but does anyone know whether I'll end up gaining some back, or is this real weight loss? I started 15 minute cardio workout yesterday (post op day 7), so I'm planning on just going with the flow and using the weight loss to encourage better habits and lifestyle. I guess I didn't expect to lose so much so quick, so again, is it real? Is there usually an initial weight loss then it gets really hard? So far it seems too good to be true.

4 DAYS OUT HERE

DONT HAVE A SCALE WITH ME AT MOTEL BUT MAN THATS A LOT OF WEIGHT

CALL DOC WITH QUESTIONS THEY ARE THERE TO HELP

DID YOU DR APPROVE YOUR EXERSIZE????

I am 8 days post op, and I've lost 21 lbs. Is most of this water weight? Considering that I am trying to lose weight, it seems strange that I would be concerned with losing too much too quick. Am I losing muscle? I know once I start eating solids everything will be quite different, but does anyone know whether I'll end up gaining some back, or is this real weight loss? I started 15 minute cardio workout yesterday (post op day 7), so I'm planning on just going with the flow and using the weight loss to encourage better habits and lifestyle. I guess I didn't expect to lose so much so quick, so again, is it real? Is there usually an initial weight loss then it gets really hard? So far it seems too good to be true.

I was the same way... I lost 21 pounds when I went in for my post op check up (8days). I didnt gain any of it back. But it definately slowed down! LOL... continued good luck to you

Yea it's about 1-3lbs a week after that savour the first few weeks haha, gives you a good jump start.

4 DAYS OUT HERE

DONT HAVE A scale WITH ME AT MOTEL BUT MAN THATS A LOT OF WEIGHT

CALL DOC WITH QUESTIONS THEY ARE THERE TO HELP

DID YOU DR APPROVE YOUR EXERSIZE????

Yes, he did approve the exercise. I thought it was so soon, but he encouraged me to start 15 minutes on the treadmill going at a speed where I was still comfortable talking without needing to gasp for breath starting day 7 post op. All is going well. I'm a little impatient, since my husband is doing the p90x workout, and I won't be able to do it with him for at least another month or until the doctor gives the okay to do more strenuous exercise. When is your next check up? Keep me posted on your progress. This is all so new to me.

Yes, he did approve the exercise. I thought it was so soon, but he encouraged me to start 15 minutes on the treadmill going at a speed where I was still comfortable talking without needing to gasp for breath starting day 7 post op. All is going well. I'm a little impatient, since my husband is doing the p90x workout, and I won't be able to do it with him for at least another month or until the doctor gives the okay to do more strenuous exercise. When is your next check up? Keep me posted on your progress. This is all so new to me.

I think your doing fine! It probably is water weight . I started in gradually to on the exercise but keep up the good work welcome to your new journey! I got banded Dec. 29th and its been the journey of my life and that's been 2 months ago! Keep up the good work! And congrats on the weight loss.

You don't have to pinch yourself, it's real!!! Congratulations, you are getting a great start. It definitely gets slower so take advantage of the early months. No, you shouldn't gain it back, you should keep losing. I'm sure you are just thrilled, as you should be!!

Keep up the great work!!

It is real but will slow down. Personally I am averaging 1 lb per week but that includes plateaus. I also def. notice loss of inches vs pounds. I have gone down a pants size with only 4 pounds lost.