I understand that you gain weight while at the hospital due to the IV fluids they have you on; however, I was wondering at what point post-op should you see that weight start coming off and losing weight? Also, what is a normal amount of weight loss at the one week post-op visit?

Not trying to compare myself to anyone, just curious....

I was sleeved as well on 10/3 so that makes me a sixtuplet, lol. Im feeling good today, all of the gas pains have subsided and Im down 13lbs!! Everyone is different and I know I voided plenty of fluid before leaving the hospital, my nurse kept asking what I was drinking. Lol

I was 313 morning of, 316 day I got home and 297 today. I was sleeved 10/2. I've always been a fast dropper at when starting diets and since I'm on liquids only I guess it makes sense.

I'd not worry about it, it will come off. Your body may be in shock still.

You and I are sleeve sisters' date=' and I have the same questions you have. I have not budged the scale 4 days post op. hmm.

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Me either! 8 lbs week one, nothing since... 2 weeks out tomorrow: /

I an making myself a promise I will not weigh myself until after my first follow up appointment

So honestly, how bad ( or not) was the surgery? Im so scared that I actually cancelled my date of 9/11. Still thinking about doing it if I can get past the fear.

So honestly' date=' how bad ( or not) was the surgery? Im so scared that I actually cancelled my date of 9/11. Still thinking about doing it if I can get past the fear.[/quote']

I promise you I was terrified. Had a c section and my right ovary removed and tjis surgery was nothing like those. It was not nearly as invasive. I did feel terrible day one and pucked all day. I get very sick from meds. I asked to be taken off pain Med day 2. Not one single bit of pain since and no complications.... A Lil gas, 2 weeks out feeling tired but that's it. I'm on full liquids till 4 weeks: /.... I am almost able to get it all in. I have no regrets, but am ready to eat normally again. Good luck!

So honestly' date=' how bad ( or not) was the surgery? Im so scared that I actually cancelled my date of 9/11. Still thinking about doing it if I can get past the fear.[/quote']

Wasn't bad for me. 1st day (operatiom day) sleepy, second day uncomfortable and achey tired. Third day improved, drinking 4-6 ounces no problem. Day 5 cleaned my kitchen, swept and mopped. Day 6, cleamed some more, made my bed, going to he depot later. A little tired. No pain. Everyone is different, this is my experience.

Thanks for the reply. I've had 3 c-sections and my gallbladder removed. I'm just sooooo terrified of ready many bad stories on this blog. This blog is Great, but I wish I would not have subscribed to it until after the surgery. I'm terrified of complications.

Thanks for the reply. I've had 3 c-sections and my gallbladder removed. I'm just sooooo terrified of ready many bad stories on this blog. This blog is Great' date=' but I wish I would not have subscribed to it until after the surgery. I'm terrified of complications.[/quote']

I had no pain or gas. My gall bladder surgery was much worse. I was also scared and thought of cancelling but decided it was something I had to do. I won't lie, the food part is by far the hardest on me. I'm still in only liquids and Protein shakes. So ready for something different. There are days I'm extremely weak and tired but it's part of the process.

I'm also an emotional wreck. Can't eat, tired and did I mention can't eat lol. But I remind myself in the end it will be worth it. I was sleeved 10/2 and down 18 lbs. It's amazing

Thanks for the reply. I've had 3 c-sections and my gallbladder removed. I'm just sooooo terrified of ready many bad stories on this blog. This blog is Great' date=' but I wish I would not have subscribed to it until after the surgery. I'm terrified of complications.[/quote']

I stopped going on websites before surgery for this very reason. Most people do not blog their great experiences. Just ask questions, so I totally understand where your coming from. Pray about it and you will know: )

I had no pain or gas. My gall bladder surgery was much worse. I was also scared and thought of cancelling but decided it was something I had to do. I won't lie' date=' the food part is by far the hardest on me. I'm still in only liquids and Protein shakes. So ready for something different. There are days I'm extremely weak and tired but it's part of the process.

I'm also an emotional wreck. Can't eat, tired and did I mention can't eat lol. But I remind myself in the end it will be worth it. I was sleeved 10/2 and down 18 lbs. It's amazing[/quote']

You sound like me... I need foooodddddddd Now, I would eat a leaf if I could. Not hungry per se just sick of liquids. I'm on a month: /

I've had open gallbladder surgery, back surgery, 2 c-sections and foot surgery and this by far was the easiest! Surgery was on Wednesday (10/3) and I went back to work today and had absolutely no issues and didn't even tire. Just sipped my liquids all day and even went into the kitchen at lunch time and had my beef broth (or a few spoonfuls) and did feel uncomfortable at all! I know everyone is different but seeing how easy this has been for me I wouldn't think twice about recommending it to people.

I lost 10 pounds in my three day hospital stay.. Then gained a pound after a week, freaked out over it and then it took 5 days for me to continue losing weight. Down 25 pounds since September 5th, but seriously, going up a point freaked me out!

I left the first surgery 18lbs heavier than i came in. I then gained a total of 40lbs over the next 44 days due to further surgery's. But today I'm down 25 from the original weight...though my belly looks like those starving kid adds. Doc said I may lose as much as 20 lbs in the next week or two from post (I had three more surgical procedures) surgery's.

So how much have I lost LOL I find it quite confusing. I didn't even put the 40 overage in my tracker because I knew it was all IV Fluid and swelling.

HE did say that the trick to letting go of the surgery weight is to get your Water in and WALK! Moving helps a lot.

Right outside my hospital room on my walking route was one of those industrial scales with handrails and everything. I was kind of expecting it, but it was harsh learning that I'd gained six pounds in a few hours. I wish they would have put that scale somewhere else; I hopped on that darn scale EVERY TIME I went walking.

I am still in quite a bit of pain, but it's controllable with the liquid codeine. Drinking and getting my Protein in and just tons of walking. I haven't been hungry yet though, I only drink my shakes because my husband's on my rump to get my protein in. Is it silly to worry about not being hungry?