When Does The Weight Loss "begin"?

[Sharonisshrinking 82]

Okay, so maybe I'm jumping the gun here, but I was sleeved one week ago tomorrow. Apart from losing the four pounds I gained in the hospital, I have lost......wait for it........1POUND! Am I doing this wrong? I'm working hard on my Protein and staying hydrated. I'm walking 15 to 20 minutes a day. Help! I lost 50 pre op. but only one pound post.

[CowgirlJane 14,260]

The first few weeks are weird like that. You will likely drop a bunch of weight soon and then stall again. I wish people would have their scales taken away the first 1-2 months post op...lol... it would reduce the stress.

And then, one day you will realize you have lost a lotta weight, even with all that annoying stops and starts!

Hang in there and just focus on healing and following surgeons instructions for now.

[Simons.... 5]

I was weighed at an ER visit and that 's how I found out I've lost 23 lbs since surgery. I don't have a scale at home because I'll check it every day. I agree that the way you feel should be the focus. I feel lighter, lol.... My clothing are looser and before I saw the number I knew I had lost. It sounds like you're doing everything right. Give it time. Good luck.

[ProudGrammy 8,322]

"I wish people would have their scales taken away the first 1-2 months post op"

ahhhhh, pearls of wisdom from CowirlJane

do as she says, NOT as I do!!!!

You are only one week post- op,

the weight will come off you can't help but lose weight with the little you are drinking now - not even eating yet

please don't be a slave to that darn scale

good luck