Hi folks,

I was just sleeved almost a week ago tomorrow and I haven't really lost any weight. Should I be contacting my doctor? I'm on a full liquid diet and my calorie intake is between 400-600. I'm doing everything I'm supposed to be doing but the scale hasn't moved. Thanks.

It can take a week or two to lose all the fluid & swelling weight from the hospital. I wouldn't worry too much. Everyone is different & some bodies need more time to adjust after surgery. Just keep following your plan. If you haven't already, pick a day of the week & start doing measurements too because sometimes the scale doesn't move but inches drop!

You didn't wake up one morning suddenly fat, and you're not going to wake up one morning suddenly skinny. Like gaining the weight, losing it takes time. Be patient and keep doing what you're doing and it will come off

Bet patient, you are still retaining liquids from the IV fluids. Give yourself at least another week or so before you check the scale again. You are still in healing mode. Just sip sip and walk walk and make sure you get plenty of rest. Congratulations on your new journey to health and happiness!

Hugs, Shell

Thanks for the reassuring words

I had surgery on June 4th at 229 and June 9th I was 235 and I was consuming about 185 calories a day. It comes off, it's gas, bloating, inflammation, Water retention from IV fluids.

Good for you being able to get in 400-600 calories in so soon. I just turned a corner it seems. I had been only getting in about 200 -230 a day and finally I'm starting tolerate full liquids.

I had my first Protein shake today that didn't make me nauseated and didn't taste like elmers glue!! I loved Pure Protein 100% Frosty chocolate pre-surgery and I got to the point I can't tolerate any and today I decided after a week of trying others I hate so much to try it and I got an entire serving down!!

I had surgery the exact same day! Today is the first day I started seeing progress on the scale - not much - but at least its something. I lost 12 lbs pre-op and had gained it all back (thanks to the IV) by the night of surgery. SO, I've just been getting off the water weight until today - now I'm back at my operation day morning weight. So anything from here is ACTUAL weight loss. I'm curious to see if theres any difference tomorrow . . . I was blown up like a walrus - it was ridiculous!

I had surgery the same day too and was so swollen from the IV. the first 24 hrs after I woke up from surgery, I was peeing like every 10 mins. I didn't get back to my pre surgery weight until monday morning and have lost additional 4 lbs since. it takes time be patient.