Hello - I was sleeved on 9/10 and so far my recovery has been right on par. Everything I expected to happen, happened (THANK GOD FOR THIS WEBSITE!!) and every day I saw drastic improvements in how much Protein I was able to get in, fluids, etc. Small victories, but exciting nonetheless. In addition to quitting medicine for Diabetes Type II and Hypertension (yea, kicked them in the a**)... I've quit smoking and quit caffeine (I am also a recovering drug/alcohol addict with almost 3 years sober). So, I have a LOT to be grateful for and proud of. But, I have a lot of fear and anxiety that "it wont happen." Anyone else have this post-op? I even gained 3 lbs when I switched from Clear liquids to full liquids. I'm still getting less than 600 calories a day, 70+ grams of protein and as much Water as I can. Is this normal? How can I not focus on the # glaring back at me from the scale?

Thanks!

You are healing from major surgery, and during your hospital they added a LOT of fluids (remember the IV?). I did not lose for the first 2 and 1/2 weeks, but have slowly dropped after that. It'll all work out all right, just stay on your program!

I hit a ten day stall and gained two pounds as soon as I started full liquids. But then it started coming back off again. You have to try to look at the long term instead of the day to day weigh-ins.

I was sleeved the same day! One week in I was up 2 pounds and I told the scale "well, **** you then!" I waited a couple days to get back on. It has since come back off plus a pound. Probably out of fear. I've always lost weight like that so I guess I have to expect that now as well.

I think what you are seeing is very normal in the early stages. I hit a 2 week stall at week 3 / 4 while my body healed from the surgery and I was figuring out how to get the protein, water and calories in. Hang in there, follow your doctor's instructions and everything will work out in the end!

Thanks for all the great feedback! I know I am worrying over nothing. I am seeing that some people only weigh weekly, and I might try that too.

Hello I think you should focus on the facts, which is how your clothes are fit and exercise for the good feeling after. I believe you will be fine. You are moving forward. Be bless:)

Yes.. a weekly weight is a great idea. Don't panic if you don't see movement. At some point you will hit a stall. Just stick to the plan, stay hydrated and you'll do great. Keep us posted.