Well its been 18 days since I had the surgery and I have lost 15pounds but I havent lost anything in the last 5 days. I have been eating some soft foods- like eggs, noodles, tuna, etc. Since I started eating real food I havent lost anything. is this normal? Also my port still is bothering me a lot. it is still sore. Is this normal. Let me know what you think and thanks for the insight!

Lisa:eek:

Well its been 18 days since I had the surgery and I have lost 15pounds but I havent lost anything in the last 5 days. I have been eating some soft foods- like eggs, noodles, tuna, etc. Since I started eating real food I havent lost anything. is this normal? Also my port still is bothering me a lot. it is still sore. Is this normal. Let me know what you think and thanks for the insight!

Lisa:eek:

Its only been 18 days...you are prob still somewhat swollen from surgery. Port site...they stitch it, so yes, you would be sore...it was major surgery. Everyone heals differently. And, hey---15 lbs in 18 days is good....really good!!! Best Wishes to you!!!

Remember that the 1st 6 weeks is really for healing, and that should be your focus. The weight loss is a pleasant side-effect.

Please don't worry about this at this early point. Start practicing taking the long-term point of view, don't rush things, and stay focused on health. I promise you will be happier and healthier, and you will lose weight. This is not a race.

You are doing great, don't jeopardize it by getting in a big hurry.

Good luck!

Cindy

You sound like you're on track to me. Your body is still adjusting and once it gets used to being on regular food again you should see a difference. Good luck and congrats!

I lost pretty quickly right after surgery because of swelling and only eating liquids. When I started eating more solid-type foods, the loss slowed way down. Even more when I started *real* food. When I went three weeks without any loss, I got my first fill at 9 weeks. Then the loss started at an average of 2 lbs/week.

My port stayed sore for a long time. Even now, at 3 months out, it's tender if I push on it. This whole thing was major surgery, even though it doesn't look like it with only 5 little scars.