1 week post op WHEN! Oh WHEN...will the scale move?

[Karnie 66]

Ok, so maybe I am expecting too much. I had my VSG exactly one week ago and the scale has not budged. I even try to step up really slowly or lean from one side to the next...no change!!! Lol...but seriously.... I have not cheated. Because I am so heavy, I started my pre op diet early and I lost 29lbs prior to surgery. I figured that the weight loss would continue after surgery. I have heard of people having 6 month stalls or 1 year stalls...but 1 week??? Really? Granted I haven't been moving as much but I do walk ( very slowly) for 10 minutes twice a day! What gives?? :-(

[Private Sleever 50]

Believe me, it will move. It's only been a week. Your body need time to get rid of all than anesthesia, gas & fluids they pumped in you during the surgery. Believe me, the scale will move sooner than you think.

[BrianSATX 116]

Ok' date=' so maybe I am expecting too much. I had my VSG exactly one week ago and the scale has not budged. I even try to step up really slowly or lean from one side to the next...no change!!! Lol...but seriously.... I have not cheated. Because I am so heavy, I started my pre op diet early and I lost 29lbs prior to surgery. I figured that the weight loss would continue after surgery. I have heard of people having 6 month stalls or 1 year stalls...but 1 week??? Really? Granted I haven't been moving as much but I do walk ( very slowly) for 10 minutes twice a day! What gives?? :-([/quote']

Walk more is the first thing I'll say, that will get things moving. 10 minutes twice a day is not going to push the gas and other things out of your system. Drink lots, walk more and get yourself going. Not trying to brag but by a week I was walking a mile once a day then getting up and moving several times a day.

Like you, I lost 30 lbs before surgery. I gained 2 or 3 for the 6-7 days after, then things started moving. Give it time! It will happen. Don't weight daily, Weigh once a week so that you don't stress about it. You'll be happier in the long run without micromanaging the number and instead focusing on the food and on moving.

Good luck!

[Karnie 66]

Thanks Brian! I'm going to get my sneakers right now! I appreciate the advice!

[BrianSATX 116]

Thanks Brian! I'm going to get my sneakers right now! I appreciate the advice!

Good luck, listen to your body and don't overdo it but definitely be up and moving around! :-)

[Richard Foor 655]

Yeah don't get discouraged, it takes a little bit for the loss to start as your body adjusts to all the changes. But before you know it it will start coming off. I do agree with Brian you need to get more walking in, it's hard to get started at first because you feel weak and tired from the surgery but once you get moving and the gas starts coming out of your belly it will get easier to walk and you will find you start being able to do things you haven't been able to do in years. It is also very very very important to make sure you are getting enough liquids and Proteins at this phase. The liquids, as well as keeping you from getting dehydrated, will help flush your system out making it easier to lose weight. And the Protein will give you the energy you need to keep moving. Also if you don't get enough protein you will lose muscle mass which will decrease the bodies ability to burn fat. Good luck, and enjoy the journey.